The cool climate and the low price of land has internet companies flocking to the region to set up new data centers. But compared to the incentive-rich welcome mat laid out by North Dakota lawmakers, our legislative neighbors to the south are closing the door on taxpayer support for these so-called "hyperscale" projects. That's prompted some companies to look elsewhere.
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