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Garfield Township puts a 1-year ban on data centers, cryptocurrency mining
interlochenpublicradio.org8/26/2026
The Garfield Township Planning Commission meeting saw an overflow crowd as people voiced support for a possible temporary ban on data centers. (Photo: Vivian La/IPR News) In July, the Garfield Township Planning Commission meeting saw an overflow crowd as people voiced support for a possible temporary ban on data centers. (File photo: Vivian La/IPR News) This story is made possible through a partnership between Interlochen Public Radio and Grist , a nonprofit environmental media organization. Related stories • Public turns out to oppose data centers in Garfield Twp. • Are data centers actually interested in northern Michigan? Garfield Township has banned data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities for a ye
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