The Fillmore County Journal reports...

At the October 26 regular meeting, the Caledonia City Council approved Ordinance 2026-02, establishing a moratorium on data centers within the city.

City Clerk/Administrator Jake Dickson noted that the 12-month moratorium could be lifted before the 12 months expires. However, he expects the planning commission will need the full 12 months to study data centers and develop a proposed zoning code. The moratorium allows Caledonia to take a proactive approach to manage development.

Under the moratorium, a data center is defined based on the facility and equipment’s principal use, distinguishing it from uses that are accessory or incidental to primary use.

Dickson noted that he believes the moratorium is the right thing to do.