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RESOURCES: Data Center Issues

The November forum video, potential data center sites around Minnesota, action steps, and various resources about data center issues.

Why We Are Suing

"Don’t let developers say people don’t know what’s best for their communities. Attend local meetings and make sure your voice is heard."

Legislators Talk About Desired Data Center Policy

As the 2026 legislative session prepares to open on February 17, Minnesota Women’s Press spoke with two legislators about what they would like to see in upcoming bills to protect residents.

Unpacking the Water Issues

Minnesota Women’s Press hosted a November forum with five experts about hyperscale data centers planned in cities around the state. They shared their insights about Minnesota’s water quantity, the environmental review process, and concerns around lack of transparency in decision-making. This is a summary of the two-hour conversation.

Can We Design Big Better?

We talked to two Minnesotans engaged in data center design to find out what options developers might have for building sustainability into data centers.

The Business of Building Data Centers

Community members are asking good questions: Are benefits substantial enough to justify tax incentives being given to large corporations? Is the state ensuring that Minnesotans benefit from these projects beyond temporary construction jobs? How can the state push for design choices that align with Minnesota’s environmental values?

Collective Health: How Women in Stillwater Are Supporting Local Nonprofits

In just two years, we have invested almost $80,000 into the community.

Faith Leaders Bolster the Coming Work to an Audience of 5,000

"Every prophet, every sage, every ancestor worth listening to has testified that we were created for dignity, partnership, imagination, and abundance. ... The kind that grows when people stand together and refuse to bow to fear. And right now, we are standing inside a moment that demands that kind of power."

NEWS: Community Members Speak About Minnesota Values

"This is a multi-billion dollar company with over 1,900 stores across the country, where people like us and our families have supported them and made them what they are."

The Heights: Co-Creating a Saint Paul Housing Legacy for Generations

Good news in housing: The Heights in Saint Paul is beginning to house families, with 147 mid-density homes and 853 rental units — and a new model for how public, private, and nonprofit sectors can work together to reshape a neighborhood’s inclusive future.

Forum Summary: Data Centers and Water Use

A November 13 forum Minnesota Women's Press is moderating will be focused on the impact of data centers on Minnesota water.

Everyday Donors are Redefining Minnesota’s Generosity

Since 2009, thousands of Minnesotans have raised more than $330 million for more than 10,000 nonprofits and schools across the state. And women have been at the forefront of it all.