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Nov 8, 2026Washington Post Technology
Harwood, ND Greenlights Data Center Amid National Backlash
Harwood, North Dakota, stands as the lone U.S. community to approve a major data center project on Election Day 2026, contrasting sharply with a nationwide backlash against AI infrastructure. The town greenlighted a $3 billion, 1.8-million-square-foot facility by Applied Digital amidst escalating concerns over environmental impact and resource consumption in other localities.
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