Nothing reported in Ellsworth City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Ellsworth City votes on zoning. The Nobles County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
✋ Turned down · Nobles County
Nobles County commissioners voted 3-2 against a zoning change that would have allowed data centers on farmland in agricultural preservation areas. This blocked a $4 billion plan by Geronimo Power near Brewster and Reading. The planning commission had also said no.
April 23, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Ellsworth 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
Depending on where you live in Ellsworth City: City of Bigelow (not available) or Nobles Cooperative Electric (not available).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Minnesota.