Resident urges two‑year moratorium on data‑center construction in St. Louis County

Sep 4, 2026

A resident asked county commissioners to impose a two‑year moratorium on data‑center construction in St. Louis County, citing nondisclosure agreements with Mortensen and local opposition in Hermantown where Google is reportedly planning a project.

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A resident urged St. Louis County commissioners to impose a two‑year moratorium on the construction of data centers countywide, saying nondisclosure agreements signed with Mortensen prevented public oversight of negotiations and community concerns. "I am speaking today to ask you to consider ordering a 2 year moratorium on the construction of data centers in Saint Louis County," the commenter said during public comment.

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