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The roof of a data centre is pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Local pushback against Minnesota data centers spreads

New polling indicates Americans aren’t keen on the idea of data centers coming to their communities. That’s reflected in a patchwork of opposition to Minnesota projects, with local ...

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