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ND Fargo City Council June 15, 2026

Harwood's city council to meet in executive session to discuss Fargo's annexation of data center ...

In Fargo, Cass County (ND), Fargo City Council and local residents debated municipal data center siting, utility infrastructure load, water consumption, and zoning rules during the June 15, 2026 session.

Jurisdiction Fargo, ND
Governing Body Fargo City Council
Meeting Date June 15, 2026
Extracted Clips 3 clips · 1 opposed · 0 supporting
Archived meeting broadcast · InForum Ready at Clip 1 (0:34 to 1:02) · Fargo City Council Officials and Speakers
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Harwood's city council to meet in executive session to discuss Fargo's annexation of data center ...

Fargo City Council · June 15, 2026

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  1. Clip 1 · 0:34 Fargo City Council Officials and Speakers Elected Official Questioning auto captions, unchecked
    Zoning Power & Grid Water

    Officials and speakers in Fargo, ND address municipal data center zoning, grid capacity, and community impacts.

    "rundown of top news, weather, and more for the Fargo area, powered by reporters from WDAWY and the Forum. Here's today's forecast. >> WDAWY Storm Tracker. >> Today's weather is brought to you by Redwing Shoes of Fargo. Lots of sunshine and fall weather is finally here. Not quite as breezy, but a high of 61°. Westerly breeze between 10 to 15."

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  2. Clip 2 · 3:22 Resident public comment Resident Public Comment auto captions, unchecked

    Community members and local officials in Fargo, ND weigh water supply, electricity rates, and neighborhood buffer rules.

    "morning. Tonight, the Harwood City Council will have an executive session to talk about Fargo's annexation attempts. The city of Fargo wants to take control of the land where a new $3 billion AI data center is being built. Harwood already turned down a proposal, but Fargo is taking steps to negotiate a deal, even saying they'd bring in the governor's office to mediate. On tonight's agenda for the"

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  3. Clip 3 · 3:54 Fargo City Council Member Elected Official Questioning auto captions, unchecked
    Zoning Power & Grid Water

    Fargo City Council members deliberate on municipal siting standards, utility capacity, and the recorded ordinance action.

    "City Commission also held an executive session over the issue last week. Harwood's regular city council meeting is set for 6:30 tonight at the community center. And a heads up, if you're driving through Morehead tonight on I94, there will be some lane closures. The closures will happen over the next few nights between the 20th Street and 34th Street exits from 9 at night until 5 in the morning. The highway will stay open"

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