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Minneapolis City Council Considers New Zoning Regulations for Data Centers Amid AI Concerns
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Minneapolis City Council focused on the development of new zoning regulations for data centers, driven by growing concerns over their environmental impact and the rise of AI technology. The council has enacted a temporary moratorium on data centers to study the issue further and propose stronger regulations, with the moratorium scheduled to expire on November 21st.
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Jacob Frey
City Council Officials:
Elliott Payne, Robin Wonsley, Michael Rainville, LaTrisha Vetaw, Jeremiah Ellison, Jamal Osman, Katie Cashman, Andrea Jenkins, Jason Chavez, Aisha Chughtai, Emily Koski, Aurin Chowdhury, Linea Palmisano
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
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Recording Published:
08/17/2026
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Duration:
17 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Hennepin County
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Towns:
Minneapolis
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