EQB discusses data center AUARs & H2O
November 20th, 2025
Yesterday was a good day at the EQB. Data Centers were on the agenda, with presenters from the DNR, Dept of Health, and the Metropolitan Council about water permits, water use and discharge review, and a wide range of considerations.
Where are the powerpoints of the two presenters?? Checking… Yes, here they are:
Meeting materials in packet:
Here’s the plan for the Cannon Falls data center, obtained through Data Practices Act request:
Note how it’s built right up against a residential area, and those text boxes at the top cover up the homes that are right there…


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