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NorthWestern’s mega-monopoly merger is all about data centers

By: Anne Hedges During the last several months, NorthWestern Energy has vehemently denied that data centers are behind its desire to...

May 6, 2026

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Recording of Boulder Panel Event: Data Center Impacts

This panel discussion recorded on March 27 in Boulder, MT explored the data centers being proposed in Montana, including one in Jefferson...

April 6, 2026

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Panelists in Gallatin Gateway discussion push back on data centers

By: Ellie Owen, Chronicle Staff Writer Thousands of data centers across the country are powering the artificial intelligence systems that...

April 1, 2026

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Recording of Gallatin Valley Panel Event: Data Center Impacts

? How will data centers impact energy bills, water resources, and public budgets for firefighting, wastewater, and public safety? This...

April 1, 2026

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Experts discuss impacts, concerns related to Montana data centers

By: Deb Hill, Lewistown New-Argus Is Central Montana ready for data centers? Nearly 180 people showed up Thursday evening to find out,...

March 25, 2026

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Public Service Commission can’t keep data center information secret, says group

By: Keila Szpaller, Daily Montanan A coalition of groups with concerns about data centers is challenging the Montana Public Service...

March 13, 2026

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Press Release: Groups Challenge Montana PSC Order That Shields Data Center Plans from Public View 

Public has right to know NorthWestern’s data center plans under state constitution  For Immediate Release: March 11, 2026  CONTACTS...

March 11, 2026

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Recording of Helena Panel Event: Protecting Montana from Data Centers Impacts

Montana is becoming a target for massive new AI and cryptocurrency data centers. These projects bring enormous new demands for electricity...

March 11, 2026

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Data Center Risk to Montana’s Waters

by Ben Catton In Montana, a state where water availability is increasingly shaped by drought, changing snowpack, and legacy water systems...

March 9, 2026

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Bipartisan Concerns About Data Centers Across Montana

by Anne Hedges Data centers have been around for decades but modern “hyperscale” data centers, made possible by powerful new...

March 4, 2026

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