Nothing reported in Manchester Township yet
Who decides here: the Town Board of Manchester Township votes on zoning. Some townships leave zoning to the county.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Freeborn County
Freeborn County first paused data center permits in its rural areas on Aug. 19, 2025. In August 2026 it extended the pause one more year, to Aug. 19, 2027, saying current rules are not enough.
Aug 19, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Manchester Township. - Go to township meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Manchester Township: Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (co-op (owned by its members)) or Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Minnesota.