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Morton County just approved a bold new ordinance mandating that any data center must occupy at least ten acres—or ten thousand square feet—to ensure responsible, community-minded development. While not entirely new, the rule was refined after public input, sparking debate among officials like Chairman Jim Klemisch, who voted against it, citing concerns about alignment with residents’ voices. Still, the measure passed unanimously—with one dissenting vote—and awaits final approval from the county board on June 27th. The push came after a rival developer’s ordinance sparked backlash to the county’s original plan, setting off a tense but necessary negotiation between tech growth and local priorities.

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