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Potential Burial Sites Prompt Development Halt Near Northern Utah Data Center Project

Former tribal chairman Darren Parry reports potential Native American burial sites near the MIDA data center project in northern Utah.

By Colin Percy · May 27, 2026

Former Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation Chairman Darren Parry has raised concerns regarding the presence of Native American burial sites located in proximity to a MIDA (Military Installation Development Authority) data center project in northern Utah. Parry highlighted the cultural and historical sensitivity of the site, which is situated near the Hansel Mountains.

The project, overseen by MIDA, has become a focal point of discussion regarding land use and historical preservation in the region. No specific project size or construction timeline was provided in the report.

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