'World's Largest Data Center,' 400 South Chili's Closing, Great Glizzy Gauntlet
A massive data center is moving forward at lightning speed in northern Utah. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen discuss the forces behind it. Plus, the beloved 400 South Chili's is closing, picks for your weekend, and a members-only bonus segment: What should go in SLC's time capsule?
Resources and references:
- Amid questions and concerns, Box Elder County leaders delay action on data center proposal [KSL]
- Submit questions about the Stratos data center to the Box Elder County Commission
- Data center show [City Cast Salt Lake]
- Restaurant where ‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France famously decided to move to Utah is closing [Salt Lake Tribune]
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