Salix City Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium

ND lawmaker proposes data center moratorium and ban on NDAs

North Dakota State Senator Tim Mathern on The Flag’s What’s On Your Mind [audio mp3="https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2329/2026/08/12142533/tim-mathern-8-12-26.mp3"] FARGO, N.D. — State Sen. Tim Mathern, D-Fargo, is proposing new legislation to pause data center construction in North Dakota and restrict government entities from entering into non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with developers. Speaking on The Flag’s Wha…

Landrum council approves annexation, moves forward with data center moratorium

City recognizes longtime city employee Rita Bruce upon her retirement   LANDRUM—On Tuesday, August 11, at Landrum City Hall, Landrum City Council approved the annexation of the 183-acre Frolich property, advanced a temporary moratorium on data center development and recognized longtime city employee Rita Bruce upon her retirement. Bruce was recognized during the meeting as she retires after 13 years of service to the City of Landrum. She served …

Coachella City Council to consider permanent ban on data centers

The Coachella City Council will hold the first of two public hearings Wednesday evening to consider an ordinance that would permanently ban data center developments and related uses within city limits. The proposed ordinance comes amid concerns about the potential effects of large-scale data center operations on Coachella’s electrical infrastructure, water resources, air quality, public The post Coachella City Council to consider permanent ban o…

Salix city council to consider data center moratorium

The Salix City Council will consider a moratorium on data centers at its meeting Wednesday, August 12, at 7 p.m. at city hall

Crestview City Council votes to move toward data center ban

The Crestview City Council voted unanimously Monday night to move forward with an ordinance that would ban data centers and other large load customers from developing anywhere within city limits. The 4-0 vote, with Councilwoman Dusty Allison absent, directed City Manager Jessica Leavins to finalize the ordinance language and bring it back to the council for first reading. Councilman Sylvester Echols made the motion, and Councilman Brandon Frost…