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Hundreds cry out as Box Elder commissioners wave in massive data center
Amid boos and screams from hundreds of community members, Box Elder County commissioners unanimously approved two resolutions in support of a 40,000-acre data center campus proposed for an unincorporated site in the county. About 1,100 people filled the Box Elder County Fairgrounds’ fine arts building after gathering for a rally outside. While commissioners had prepared for the crowd, moving to the larger space rather than their regular chambers, they ended up making their decision in a small room away from the public as the group became rowdy. “For hell’s sake, grow up,” Box ...