Nothing reported in Howard Lake City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Howard Lake City votes on zoning. The Wright County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers · Wright County
Wright County passed an emergency pause on data center applications in all 18 of its townships, for up to one year, while it writes rules. The vote was unanimous. It does not change rules inside cities like Monticello. A resident workgroup was formed in June.
May 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 Howard Lake 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 Howard Lake City: Northern States Power Co. - Minnesota (company) or Wright-hennepin Co-op Electric Assn (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.