City How public transit changes are bringing in more riders Sioux Area Metro saw a 23% increase in ridership over the last year, according to data from Via, the company contracted by the city to run public transit services.
Community Zoo celebrates new baby, new partnership and more For the first time in more than 20 years, the Great Plains Zoo welcomed a snow leopard cub. It's just one of the surprise announcements unveiled Thursday night during Zoofari, the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium's (SFZA) fundraising event.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 27, 2025 More gates, a fond farewell and a new business to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 25, 2025 The costs of bringing more money to town, parks, fireworks, internships and a whole bunch of stuff to do this weekend.
City What would it cost to build a downtown convention center? The city would have to spend between $225 and $250 million to build a new downtown convention center that would likely still operate at a deficit, according to a draft report from Johnson Consulting presented to the Riverline District Steering Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories A new park nears opening, a new superintendent is coming, and here's one way to start planning your July 4 festivities.
Your weekend, simplified: June 20, 2025 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Dangerously hot This week, you'll learn about a new public art policy coming in front of the council in the coming weeks, as well as how The Banquet has been feeding the hungry for four decades.
City Why Sioux Falls is creating policies for public art Work is well underway on a set of policies that will set the framework for how the city approaches public art, murals, receiving gifts, and how it works with artists in general in the future, according to Arts Coordinator Maren Engel.
Get Smart Get smart about staying safe online with Andy Ott Andy Ott is the founder of Verity Networks, a cost-effective, expert IT solution helping small businesses in Sioux Falls. He sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance protecting your information online.
Community How The Banquet has been feeding the hungry for 40 years As The Banquet celebrated its 40th anniversary this week, Executive Director Tamera Jerke-Liesinger sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the nonprofit's history, as well as how it's grown and adapted to address the needs of the community over the years.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 20, 2025 There's still time to send your kid to camp. Plus, wheel tax is rolling up, and storm drains are the new canvas.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 18, 2025 This week, I've got a jam-packed issue for you because, well, summer is busy! Plus, now's the time to let City Council know when you want to vote for Sioux Falls' next mayor.
Community What the Mobile Market closure says about the state of nonprofits in Sioux Falls Sioux Falls first and only mobile grocery store set out to make healthy, affordable food accessible to people living in food deserts – and it worked. But as of Tuesday, the market is closed.
Simplified Presents Feed a giraffe, grab a drink, name a penguin – it's all at Zoofari The zoo's annual summer fundraiser is happening next week with opportunities for exclusive, adults-only, after-hours access to the entire campus. Here's what you need to know about Zoofari.
Simplified Presents This event gives kids a chance to run their own business Acton Academy's Fifth Annual Children's Business Fair will give dozens of kids a chance to experience entrepreneurship at its June 26 event. Here's what you need to know.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 18, 2025 Changes are coming to when Sioux Falls holds its city elections and, perhaps, to what it takes to win a seat on the City Council.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 13, 2025 More money for middle schoolers, less money for nonprofits overall. Oh, and for the love of Paul, can we zipper merge??
City City looks to switch up how it supports nonprofits – while spending less As the city looks to tighten its belt in the coming years due to declining property tax revenues, one of the possible spots to save is by cutting support for local nonprofits.
Education How new programs – and a new building – will support middle schoolers after class When Sioux Falls middle schoolers head back to class this fall, many of them will have new options for free after-school activities. Sioux Falls Simplified checked in on progress with a pilot project launching this fall on new Community Learning Centers geared toward older kids.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 13, 2025 New art, holiday festivities and the mayor begging you to zipper merge.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 11, 2025 Get smart about mending, check in with our LGBTQ+ neighbors and find SO many events.
