Nothing reported in Frankfort City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Frankfort City votes on zoning. The Spink County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules · Spink County
The county added data center rules (Chapter 17.30). Data centers need a conditional use permit in the farm district. They must be half a mile from homes, schools, churches and parks, and meet noise limits.
March 3, 2026Source
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What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Frankfort City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Frankfort City: Wapa-- Western Area Power Administration (public) or Northwestern Energy (company) or Northern Electric Co-op, Inc. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in South Dakota.