Smith Hosts Data Center Townhall

Smith hosts data center townhall

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There's plenty of interest and questions when it comes to a proposed data center in Sioux Falls. Dozens of people turned out Saturday afternoon to ask about and give their opinion on the project. Democratic Senator and Sioux Falls mayoral candidate Jamie Smith said the data center would need a lot [...]

Jamie Smith says 'intense regulation' should accompany Sioux Falls data center proposal

State Sen. Jamie Smith said Saturday that he is open to a data center in Sioux Falls, but only if it meets certain conditions.Smith, who is running for mayor in this spring’s election, hosted a public forum at the Holiday Inn City Centre, which is located in his central Sioux Falls Senate district. About 75 people attended, most of them opponents of a data center that could be built in northeastern Sioux Falls.Organizers collecting signatures to…