MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo.聽鈥 This rural county 80 miles west of 最新杏吧原创 has been in decline for years, losing residents and jobs. The biggest economic boosts in a decade or so have been a shingle manufacturer and a potato chip factory.
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Here's what you need to know about data centers in the 最新杏吧原创 area. Reporting by Bryce Gray, video by Jenna Jones.
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