Crooks residents sue Sioux Falls City Council over Smithfield site

Crooks residents sue Sioux Falls City Council over Smithfield site

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- A group of Crooks residents have filed a lawsuit against the Sioux Falls City Council, challenging their approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the proposed Smithfield site in Foundation Park in northwestern of Sioux Falls. Smithfield announced their move to the northwest side of the city in February. [...]

Future Smithfield neighbors sue city of Sioux Falls officials, allege rights violated

The Smithfield Foods plant in Sioux Falls on Jan. 29, 2026. (Patrick Lalley / Sioux Falls Live)SIOUX FALLS — A dozen neighbors of the future Smithfield plant in northwestern Sioux Falls have filed suit against the city and its council, alleging ignorance of concern and violation of ordinance.In a 30-page lawsuit filed Thursday, April 16, a group of 21 neighbors representing 12 properties expressed their discontent with Sioux Falls’ decisions to …

Future Smithfield neighbors accuse Sioux Falls of faltering in lawsuit

SIOUX FALLS — A dozen neighbors of the future Smithfield plant in northwestern Sioux Falls have filed suit against the city and its council, alleging ignorance of concern and violation of ordinance. In a 30-page lawsuit filed Thursday, April 16, a group of 21 neighbors representing 12 properties expressed their discontent with Sioux Falls’ decisions to issue a conditional use permit and establish a tax increment financing (TIF) district to suppo…