Your weekend, simplified: July 18, 2025 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: More storms on the way Status check: I had the privilege of attending the Sioux Falls Stage awards last night for the second year in a row, and I was absolutely blown away by the level of talent
City You'll probably notice proposed cuts to city services – that's no accident A visibly frustrated Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday detailed his plans to close pools early, shorten library hours, slow down snow plowing, give less to local nonprofits, close outdoor ice rinks and close school-based community health clinics.
Community How to preserve your story for generations to come The world's largest oral history project is making a stop in Sioux Falls this month to capture local stories that'll ultimately be preserved in the Library of Congress.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 18, 2025 Big plans at the zoo and an opportunity to explore a new career
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 16, 2025 This week, I've got a look at how federal funding cuts are affecting local schools. Plus, you've still got time (but not much) to weigh in on the city's priorities for the next 25 years as part of a long-range comprehensive plan.
Education How a federal funding freeze is impacting Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are facing a potential $3.5 million shortfall after the Trump administration late last month announced plans to withhold nearly $7 billion in education funding nationally.
City Now's your chance to shape city priorities for the next 25 years The City of Sioux Falls is nearing its final draft of the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 plan, but there's still time to weigh in on the document that will shape policy decisions over the next 25 years.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 16, 2025 Summer camp for grown ups, new school board members and a whole bunch of City Council stuff.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 11, 2025 This weekend, you'll find discussions on mental health, the role immigrants play in our city and my own personal journey with Barre3 Sioux Falls.
Community How folks from other countries make Sioux Falls what it is today A panel Thursday morning at the State Theatre featured a heartfelt and vulnerable discussion on the importance of immigration and refugee resettlement in our community. Here's a deeper look.
Simplified Presents How Encompass breaks down barriers to support kids' mental health Encompass Mental Health meets kids where they are – and not just emotionally. Therapists work to reduce barriers to mental health treatment with play therapy, in-daycare visits and the support of a nonprofit arm to make sure finances don't get in the way of a child's healing.
Simplified Presents How six years of Barre3 has brought me balance, resilience Hey! Megan here. It’s not often I insert myself into a story, but Barre3 has been such a big part of my life over the last six years that I can’t help but share my own personal experience of finding balance, resilience and community through intentional movement.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 11, 2025 Theater seats, running parties and a gender reveal worthy of National Geographic.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 9, 2025 Local elections, what it takes to be a city councilor, and more events than a person could possibly attend in one week.
City Why Mayor TenHaken now knows his last day in office Sioux Falls next mayor will be elected in June 2026, and at the same meeting Tuesday, councilors also voted not to lower the threshold needed to win a City Council seat.
City What City Councilors want state lawmakers to prioritize next year The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to weigh in on property tax reform discussions in Pierre, as well as voicing support for ensuring water access, airport expansion and more.
Events Stuff to do: July 9-16 Live music, free professional theater, hydrant parties, flower tattoos and pup cups: it's all on the agenda this week in Sioux Falls.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 9, 2025 Parks, credit card fees, and a new (ish) home for South Dakota's men's prison.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 2, 2025 It's a nice and newsy issue for you today so you don't have to check your email at all on Friday.
Education Sioux Falls' new superintendent wants to hear from you The Sioux Falls School District has a new leader as of this week, but he's a very familiar face around town.
City What's in the mayor's $1B five-year spending plan? Mayor Paul TenHaken unveiled a $1 billion capital improvement plan detailing investments the city will make over the next five years.
Simplified Presents What to know about Lennox's legendary July 4 celebration This year marks the 42nd Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Lennox, which includes the firecracker fun run, municipal band concert, parade, and, of course, fireworks.
Events Stuff to do: July 2-8 Fireworks, Fourth of July fun and free Shakespeare in the park performances: here's a look at what's happening this week.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories Parks, credit card fees, murals and Farmers Market (winter edition)
