Nothing reported in Twin Lakes City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Twin Lakes City votes on zoning. The Freeborn County may review big projects too.
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 Twin Lakes City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Minnesota.