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AI Data Center Race Sparks Land Rush in Wisconsin

3/6/2026

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  • Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a Seattle start-up, sought land in Wisconsin in January 2026 to host an artificial intelligence (AI) data center.
  • Co-founder Brian Janous was finalizing a power agreement with a local utility.
  • Local dairy farmers were willing to sell land but needed to comply with environmental regulations.
  • AI companies aim to acquire 85 gigawatts of power by 2030.
  • This demand has intensified competition among tech firms for essential resources.