Poll shows 63% of Minnesotans oppose data centers in their towns as Google makes its pitch

Poll shows 63% of Minnesotans oppose data centers in their towns as Google makes its pitch

Resistance to data centers appears to be a rare area of broad agreement among Minnesota voters, as The Minnesota Star Tribune explored. That sentiment is emerging just as Google moves forward with new projects in the state and residents consider whether they want one nearby, the paper noted. What's happening? In reporting on the latest Minnesota Poll, the Star Tribune said 63% of respondents opposed having a data center built where they live. Th…