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Zumbro River
Coverage of Zumbro River in the Nexus archive.
- Yes, Big Tech should pay its own way on powering data centers
Minnesota passed a 2025 law requiring large data centers to cover their own energy costs and infrastructure, ensuring ratepayers aren't burdened. Google's proposed Pine Island data center in Goodhue County aligns with the law, committing to carbon-free energy and water conservation while generating tax revenue and union jobs.