L'Anse Township board adopts moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and hyperscale data centers

Aug 12, 2026

The L'Anse Township Board on Aug. 12 adopted resolution 8-12-26B, imposing a temporary moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and hyperscale data center operations in the township. The resolution passed unanimously; residents had raised concerns during public comment.

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The L'Anse Township Board voted on Aug. 12 to adopt resolution 8-12-26B, placing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and hyperscale data center operations in the township. Trustee Shelley Soli moved to adopt the ordinance and Treasurer Sarah Solberg seconded; the board recorded the vote as “all in favor, motion carried.”

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