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Despite the controversy, data centers could be attractive to struggling rural towns

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What happened

There's lots of debate over data centers and where they should be located.

In a struggling rural town data center development can look a lot more attractive.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Business and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:03:15 UTC.

Why it matters

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