The future of the city of Elk River and its relationship to data centers is being decided right now. Will you be in the room when it happens?

33 Megawatts.

50-60% increase in ERMU’s total usage.

Residential 930 feet away.

Applications for an ordinance amendment and conditional use permit have been submitted to the city government. If approved, the ordinance could open every industrial-zoned parcel in Elk River for data center use.

This site tracks the proposed data center at 19178 Industrial Blvd NW through City of Elk River’s public approval process. It collects the official record, public documents, and examines the project’s potential benefits and impacts — including what approval of the ordinance amendment could mean for future data center siting across the city.

New material is added as research unfolds and the process develops.