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A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure
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A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure

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u/Decent_Ad9760 — 3 days ago
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NWE selling us out for AI

During the last several months, NorthWestern Energy has vehemently denied that data centers are behind its desire to “merge” with another South Dakota utility, Black Hills Energy. However, when company executives announced the deal to investors, they repeatedly pointed to data centers as a top reason for the two utilities’ efforts. 

NorthWestern is currently asking the Montana Public Service Commission to approve the so-called “merger” without considering any information regarding the 14 proposed data center projects that NorthWestern mentioned on an investor call earlier this year, and NorthWestern has refused to answer any questions in the PSC proceeding regarding data centers.

NorthWestern’s desire to keep this information secret from the PSC and its customers should raise red flags for all Montanans. If we aren’t careful, we are going to get burned – as has happened to millions of utility customers across the country when data centers come to town. 

https://dailymontanan.com/2026/05/06/northwesterns-mega-monopoly-merger-is-all-about-data-centers/

u/Decent_Ad9760 — 3 days ago
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When your special veterans’ parking space isn’t special enough so you take two. It’s more exclusive that way.

u/Humdaak_9000 — 8 days ago
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If the Berkeley pit is so bad why aren't house prices depressed near it?

I'm not seeing a big drop off in price per sqft as you get closer to this arsenic laden hole.

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u/nougat98 — 7 days ago
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Highway Driving Lessons

Hi I’m 22 and I have a drivers license but am still nervous to drive on highways. Changing lanes, passing cars, maintaining speed give me anxiety. I wanted to practice with a professional and was wondering if you all know where one could approach getting those lessons in town?

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u/Amazing-Tea-1480 — 7 days ago
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Methadone anywhere?

I just moved here for 2 months for work and I can't find a place that dose methadone. Any help or advice is appreciated

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u/Main-Technician9434 — 10 days ago