(Harwood, ND) — Harwood officials will meet today to discuss the final approval of Applied Digital’s data center. Mayor Blake Hankey says he called a special meeting to address several topics regarding the controversial proposal for the artificial intelligence facility. Area residents have expressed frustrations about the three-billion-dollar data center, including the fact that the city is moving too quickly without considering community feedback. Today’s special meeting will also include a second reading of rezoning land southeast of Harwood from agricultural to light industrial. Council members will convene at 5:30 p.m. this evening at Harwood City Hall.

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