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Data centers have moved into rural America. So have the concerns.

by Lauren Cross, Investigate Midwest July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

Data center construction is shifting toward rural America. At the same time, rural residents report greater concern than urban and suburban Americans about what those projects could mean for their electricity costs and farmland use. That’s according to a survey released June 26 by researchers at the University of Illinois and Purdue University. The survey […]

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