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City of Wisconsin Rapids · Wood County
Wisconsin Rapids panel rejects former paper-mill data-center permit
What changed
The Wisconsin Rapids Plan Commission rejected DC Rapids LLC and PNK Group's conditional-use and site-review request for a proposed data center at the former paper mill. Subsequent Common Council action remains the next governing step.
Changed Sep 16, 2026 96% confidence 1 public source
Why it matters
The recommendation is a material project-status change at a prominent redevelopment site, but it is not necessarily the final city decision.
Watch next
Common Council action · moratorium hearing · revised application · redevelopment alternatives