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Data Center Debate: A Community’s Stand

Data Center Debate: A Community’s Stand

Mon Jun 22, 2026

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South Wood County Neighbors for Responsible Development members, Audrey Day and Emily Oetzman, rally against a proposed hyperscale data center. They're a grassroots group advocating for responsible development, highlighting concerns about water consumption, pollution, and infrastructure strain. Their initial event drew hundreds, revealing widespread skepticism about data centers' benefits versus costs. They question the transparency and community impact of such projects, emphasizing how power and resource consumption could hike local costs. They urge citizens to engage with city officials, striving for enforceable regulations and community benefit agreements to protect local interests.

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