Energy and climateFinding

Minnesota should pause approval of new large data centers.

Several large data centers are planned in Minnesota, and a 2025 law set new fees and water rules for them. A pause would halt new approvals while the state studies effects on power and water.

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
Disagree

As governor, my focus will be on making sure that Minnesotans — not Big Tech — have the final say on data centers, and that involves strong state standards and local control. If Minnesotans don't want a data center in their community, I don't want it there either.

Press quote · Sep 11, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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