Residents erupt after City Council OKs rezone for data center
The vibes in Tuesday's City Council meeting were tense as more than 60 residents came forward to share their input (largely in opposition) about plans for a new data center in northeast Sioux Falls. It finally boiled over after the vote was called. 2mins
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Original Meeting
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
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Regular City Council Meeting uploaded by Alex Rosen
Megan Raposa
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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A disruption in the council chambers led Mayor Paul TenHaken to order a person removed and warn the audience to remain silent during council deliberations.
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The council called a vote, unanimously approved an agenda item 7–0, and proceeded to the next item on the agenda.
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During the reading of a resolution, multiple speakers shouted profanities and accusations at the council, prompting the mayor to call a five-minute recess to restore order.
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