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Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart

October 25, 2026
Inside the massive data center tearing a Wisconsin community apart
The backlash in Wisconsin to data center construction has the candidates for governor from both parties quickly adjusting their midterms campaign messaging. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer visits one data center in Port Washington, Wis., which the mayor says will bring much needed funding to the community - but the neighbors hate it.

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