Hyperscale data centers are a major concern for Minnesotans across the state. Whether or not a hyperscale data center is proposed for your community, people still have questions and concerns. CURE’s upcoming webinar series will help you get up to speed on key issues, including Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs), energy, water, environmental review, community benefit agreements, and more, so you can speak up for yourselves and your neighbors.
DPAs/NDAs/Transparency
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join CURE and Minnesotans for Open Government for an informative webinar about the Data Practices Act (DPA) – Minnesota’s foundational public records law – and how you can exercise your rights to view and receive public data consistent with that law. Presenters will provide timely examples of how DPA requests have been used to learn more about secrecy-shrouded data center projects across the state and answer questions about how the DPA applies despite things like non-disclosure agreements entered into by local governments. This webinar kicks off CURE’s Data Center webinar series, which will offer insight into their impacts on water, energy, and our communities, and the policies and tools you can use when faced with a proposed project.
Presenters include:
- Hudson Kingston, CURE Legal Director
- Sarah Mooradian, CURE Policy and Government Relations Director
- Don Gemberling, Minnesotans for Open Government expert on the DPA and retired public employee
Stay tuned for more registration links and speaker announcements!
Energy
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Water
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Environmental Review
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | 12 pm – 1 pm
Community Benefit Agreements
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
