How do Data Centers Impact Dakota County? a Forum held in Farmington MN on August 20, 2025

I’m slow posting this video. Sometimes you need a 7-hour drive to Chicago to catch up on videos. But the topic still seems timely. It’s from a session on Data Center Forum: Impacts in Dakota County hosted by MN Women’s Press & CRDCD on Aug 20, 2025 in Farmington MN

Here’s their description from YouTube:

How do Data Centers Impact Dakota County? This was a Forum held in Farmington MN on August 20, 2025, co-sponsored by MN Women’s Press and the Coalition for Responsible Data Center Development. Eight panelists were invited to share their knowledge and answer questions. This was a very engaging community discussion that should enlighten any listener interested in learning more about various aspects of the growth of data centers in Minnesota and nationwide.

Thank You to the Panelists! (from left to right)

  • Senator Bill Lieske – District 58
  • Representative Drew Roach – District 58B
  • Patricia Torres Ray – Director of Interfaith Power and Light and Former Senator
  • Sarah Mooradian – CURE
  • Mo Feshami – Member of Coalition
  • Cathy Johnson – Member of Coalition
  • Peter Wagenius – Sierrra Club, North Star Chapter
  • Mikki Morrissette – Editor and producer of MN Women’s Press

Also thank you to Jim Elli, Vanguard Media MN Women’s Press: https://www.womenspress.com/ Coalition for Responsible Data Center Development: https://www.datacenterresponsibility….

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Librarian who follows rural broadband in MN and good uses of new technology (blandinonbroadband.org), hosts a radio show on MN music (mostlyminnesota.com), supports people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota (elimstrongtowershelters.org) and helps with social justice issues through Women’s March MN.

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