Overview: In a multifaceted Brainerd Planning Commission meeting, the adoption of a new data center ordinance marked a milestone. The ordinance, which will influence local zoning codes and was previously reviewed in March, faced no major objections from the state review. As the commission moved to approve the ordinance, members of the public like Sarah TC supported its implementation, expressing gratitude for the commission’s progress. The ordinance is set for a first reading at the city council meeting on April 21, followed by a second reading on May 5.