Controversial data center moves forward in eastern North Dakota
Tensions ran high in Harwood this week as city leaders advanced a $3 billion data center project that could reshape the small town’s future. The Applied Digital facility promises jobs and tax revenue—but not everyone’s convinced. With Fargo eyeing the same land for annexation, Harwood’s council sees the development as both an opportunity and a line of defense. Supporters call it strategic growth; critics warn of environmental costs and rushed decisions. One thing’s clear: Harwood is at a turning point, and the stakes feel personal. Jeff Beach with North Dakota Monitor has the full story.
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