The Blue Earth County Board is scheduled to consider an interim ordinance establishing a moratorium on the permitting of data centers within the county at its meeting on Sept. 8, 2026, according to the published agenda.
The agenda item, listed under board meeting information and materials for that date, includes a motion seconded by board member Bruender to approve the interim ordinance. According to the agenda text, the stated purpose of the ordinance is “to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents.”
The matter is relevant to residents because it would temporarily halt the county’s process of issuing permits for data center development while the potential impacts on public health and safety are reviewed, according to the agenda language.
- Meeting date: Sept. 8, 2026
- Location: Blue Earth County, Minnesota
- Agenda item: Interim Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on the Permitting of Data Centers Within Blue Earth County
- Motion status: Seconded by board member Bruender, according to the agenda
- Stated purpose: To protect public health, safety, and general welfare of residents, per the ordinance text in the agenda
The Blue Earth County Board is scheduled to take up the ordinance for consideration at the Sept. 8 meeting. The published agenda does not indicate the outcome of the vote, as the meeting has not yet occurred as of this reporting.
Residents interested in the proceedings can attend the Sept. 8, 2026 board meeting in person or review the full agenda and supporting materials through the Blue Earth County government website. Details on public comment opportunities, if any, would be included in the official meeting agenda and materials.
Official source: the published record