Nebraskans are taking a hard look at data centers

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By Anila YoganathanJun 3, 2026, 4:30 am125 ptsTrending
This story is made possible through a partnership between Grist and The Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories. Standing before the Otoe County Board and a room of neighbors, Wynee Benedict ticked through a long list of concerns. Do…

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