Residents voice concerns over Mandan data center during town hall

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 1,116

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago


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Infrastructure costs, potential for constant noise and close proximity to local schools were a few of the concerns raised Thursday by Morton County residents during an informational meeting regarding a proposed data center.

The Stark Power data center and natural gas generation campus in Mandan is still in its planning phase, but the location seems to be set. The facility would be built north of Interstate 94, between Highway 1806 …

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