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=== Assistant: Here’s what’s currently known about the planned “Stargate”-scale AI data center near your home in Toronto, South Dakota: ===
Here’s what’s currently known about the planned “Stargate”-scale AI data center near your home in Toronto, South Dakota:

==== A '''multi‑billion‑dollar AI data center''' is '''officially proposed''' by Applied Digital, to be built ''east of Toronto, Deuel County, SD'' South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/04/17/deuel-county-commission-hears-proposal-multi-billion-dollar-data-center/|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|date=2025-04-17|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>. Here are the key points: ====
* '''Estimated investment''': Up to '''$16 billion'''
* '''Employment''': Around '''200 high‑paying permanent jobs''', plus '''300–600 construction jobs''' Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2025/04/17/deuel-county-commission-hears-proposal-multi-billion-dollar-data-center/|publisher=dakotanewsnow.com|date=2025-04-17|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* '''Facilities''': Two buildings, each ~907,000 ft²; IT load capacity ~430 MW Baxtel<ref>{{cite web|title=Baxtel|url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/applied-digital-proposes-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-in-south-dakota/|publisher=datacenterdynamics.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* Timeline: - '''6–9 months''' for zoning and state approvals - '''18–24 months''' of construction Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/applied-digital-proposes-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-in-south-dakota/|publisher=datacenterdynamics.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>

==== - '''Cold climate''' significantly reduces cooling costs, requiring far '''less water and energy''' than in warmer states South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2025-05-02/company-says-data-center-could-bring-millions-to-state-deuel-county|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|date=2025-05-02|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====
* The region’s '''natural cooling efficiency''' is a major selling point South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2025-05-02/company-says-data-center-could-bring-millions-to-state-deuel-county|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|date=2025-05-02|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>

==== - '''Fiber upgrades''': Applied Digital plans to enhance local broadband capacity Reddit<ref>{{cite web|title=Reddit|url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/applied-digital-proposes-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-in-south-dakota/|publisher=datacenterdynamics.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====
* '''Environmental design''': Closed‑loop water cooling system—only ~10 gallons/min used, similar to an average household South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2025-05-02/company-says-data-center-could-bring-millions-to-state-deuel-county|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|date=2025-05-02|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* '''Noise mitigation''': Facility to be located at least a half‑mile from nearest buildings Baxtel<ref>{{cite web|title=Baxtel|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Michigan/comments/1c52882|publisher=reddit.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>

==== - '''Zoning''': Deuel County currently lacks zoning rules sufficient for such a large facility—this needs resolution Baxtel<ref>{{cite web|title=Baxtel|url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/applied-digital-proposes-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-in-south-dakota/|publisher=datacenterdynamics.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====
* '''Incentives''': South Dakota considered tax incentives (SB 177) for data centers, but the bill failed narrowly (17–18) datacenterdynamics.com<ref>{{cite web|title=datacenterdynamics.com|url=https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/applied-digital-proposes-multi-billion-dollar-data-center-in-south-dakota/|publisher=datacenterdynamics.com|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>
* '''Economic impact''': State media predicts '''hundreds of millions''' in economic benefits via property/sales taxes and employment South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.sdpb.org/business-economics/2025-05-02/company-says-data-center-could-bring-millions-to-state-deuel-county|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|date=2025-05-02|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref>

==== - '''Who is the anchor customer?''' Applied Digital builds for HPC and AI workloads, and has partnerships like CoreWeave in North Dakota, but the specific hyperscaler for Toronto has ''not yet been named'' South Dakota Public Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|title=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/APLDSTOCK/comments/1ist5r0|publisher=South Dakota Public Broadcasting|access-date=2025-11-19}}</ref> ====
* Power and water strain? Designers claim cold weather cooling reduces stress—and local grid upgrades may come as part of the package
* Community input: Engagement through commission meetings is ongoing; zoning and environmental impact hearings are expected soon

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==== To stay informed and involved: ====
# Follow Deuel County Commission updates (zoning/environmental hearings).
# Monitor South Dakota legislative session for revived data center incentives.
# Engage locally—attend public hearings and voice any concerns about water, land use, or infrastructure.
# Check company releases (Applied Digital) for tenant announcements or site plans.

Bottom line: This isn’t just a rumor—it’s a formally proposed, massive AI/HPC data center backed by definite investment, projected jobs, and a clear build plan. Since it may go live near your home, staying tuned to public notices will give you early insight into its final scope and impacts.

Let me know if you'd like help following local meeting schedules, understanding zoning rules, or comparing this to other data center projects nationwide!