Democratic Farmer Labor, Minnesota State Senator, District Apple Valley
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Erin Maye Quade has 2 statements on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Erin Maye Quade reported emerging studies showing heat islands around hyperscale data centers can be anywhere from 3 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 25, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Grand Forks Herald (opens in a new tab), local outlet
- Alexandria Echo Press (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Sen. Erin Maye Quade said the federal Ratepayer Protection Act is a great first start but does not account for heat islands, water, noise or light pollution
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: September 25, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- Duluth News Tribune (opens in a new tab), local outlet
How they voted
No vote on a data center measure on the record.
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Data Center Record, "Public statements by Erin Maye Quade", https://datacenterrecord.org/speakers/erin-maye-quade, last verified October 20, 2026.
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