KSTP/SurveyUSA poll: Minnesotans aren’t sold on data centers — and it’s not just about AI

A KSTP/SurveyUSA poll reveals that most Minnesotans oppose new data center construction due to concerns over resource impact, costs, and artificial intelligence. Only 27% support construction, with 60% opposing, and subsidies for data centers face even stronger opposition, supported by just 20% of respondents.