Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Residents of Harmony, Minnesota filled a joint government meeting Wednesday night as city leaders debated a proposed ordinance that would set strict limits on any future data center in the area. The draft rules include a 55-megawatt power cap, a 500-foot buffer from residential zones, and annual audits tracking noise, water, and electricity use. Concerns about noise pollution, water quality, and farmland impact were front and center, and the conversation is far from over.
The city has opened a two-week public comment window, with the next meeting set for August 26. Get the full story here: kttc.com/2026/08/06/harmony-residents-pack-meeting-over-proposed-data-center-restrictions
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Residents of Harmony, Minnesota filled a joint government meeting Wednesday night as city leaders debated a proposed ordinance that would set strict limits on any future data center in the area. The draft rules include a 55-megawatt power cap, a 500-foot buffer from residential zones, and annual audits tracking noise, water, and electricity use. Concerns about noise pollution, water quality, and farmland impact were front and center, and the conversation is far from over.
The city has opened a two-week public comment window, with the next meeting set for August 26. Get the full story here: kttc.com/2026/08/06/harmony-residents-pack-meeting-over-proposed-data-center-restrictions
📲 Download the KTTC News App on mobile and smart TVs for more local news.
