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Data Centers and Power Struggle in South Dakota | Sioux Falls News
South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission faces a pivotal shift as longtime Republican Commissioner Gary Hanson steps down, setting the stage for a high-stakes November election between two seasoned lawmakers: Don Haggar, a conservative advocate with ties to Americans for Prosperity, and Frank Kloucek, a lifelong farmer and Democratic lawmaker pushing for a data center moratorium. With salaries over $137K, this race isn’t just about policy—it’s about whether South Dakota’s utility watchdog stays entirely Republican or welcomes its first Democrat in 16 years, all while battling over how to…
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