City City Councilors tighten the reins on a bond for new pools Sioux Falls City Council members on Tuesday voted to limit the total aquatics bond amount to $68 million, set tighter restrictions on individual project costs and require the city to share their plan for programming the new recreation centers before an official bond vote in December.
Simplified Presents How lifelong friends became Barre3 business partners Barre3 Co-Owners Amanda Roder and Angela Jones have a friendship that spans generations. Now, as business partners, they're hoping to grow the community that's meant so much to them over the years.
Simplified Presents How art and nature intersect at the Creative Creatures event Local artists will share their work – inspired, in part, by the beauty of butterflies and sea creatures – during an upcoming event hosted by the Butterfly House and Aquarium.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 15, 2024 Shop small, rent smart, adopt pets, and catch up on even more of the latest news.
Holiday Why shopping small is worth your time this holiday season It's been a tough year for many small businesses in the Sioux Falls community – and consumers are starting to see it as restaurants and retailers around town shutter. But you can help.
Community This program is helping people buy homes and find stable housing A new pilot program aims to help educate folks about their rights as tenants, the ins and outs of renting, and even potential paths to homeownership. It's all thanks to the work of Sioux Falls Thrive's Housing Action Team.
Simplified Presents What to consider before you adopt your next pet The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society shared some pro tips for what questions to ask yourself and what plans to have in place before you adopt your next pet.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Nov. 13, 2024 Housing density, the $9 million pools question and Noem-land Security.
County How Minnehaha County is looking to meet future housing needs An option to add an apartment to your home – and other forms of "middle housing" – might be part of the solution for meeting increasing housing demand and density in the region, according to a presentation the Minnehaha County Commission heard Tuesday.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 8, 2024 Slow ballot counting, aquatics bond disconnects and new details on the Jacobson Plaza ice ribbon.
Elections Why did it take so long to get results in Minnehaha County? County Auditor Leah Anderson said she has no regrets for how things went, and she chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about how the process works.
City Why City Council may not be ready to pass an aquatics bond Sioux Falls City Councilors on Wednesday spent nearly an hour discussing the specifics of a potential $77 million aquatics bond.
Elections Your week, simplified: Nov. 6, 2024 We don't know everything, but here's what we know so far.
Elections Who's representing Sioux Falls in the state legislature? Statewide, Republicans maintained their majority in the South Dakota legislature. In the Sioux Falls area, though, many races are still yet to be decided as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Elections How did ballot measures shake out? The word of the day was, "No" for many South Dakotans as voters shot down six out of seven ballot measures.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 1, 2024 Just here to get you ready for Election Day and also the holiday season.
Holiday This bingo game rewards you for shopping locally this holiday season Sioux Falls Simplified is bringing a new, fun, competitive way to encourage folks to shop locally this holiday season. Here's what you need to know about the "BIN-GO Shop Locally" game.
Elections Your 2024 Election Day survival guide There's quite a bit on the South Dakota ballot. Here's your one-stop guide to help you feel smart and empowered on Election Day.
Education Here's a look at the makeup of Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are seeing more diversity, more elementary kids eligible for free lunches and fewer kindergarteners. Here are a few main takeaways from demographic and enrollment reports presented to the school board Monday.
Your week, simplified: Oct. 30, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: You're gonna want a long sleeve shirt/jacket under your costume 🗳️ Are you ready? Election Day is less than a week away. Are you feeling informed about the decisions you'll face at the ballot
City How the new bus system is faring so far Thousands of Sioux Fallsians have used on-demand public transit in the first few months, but the new system – which also includes new fixed bus routes – is facing some criticism from paratransit riders.
