Your week, simplified: Jan. 21, 2026 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Snow and wind on the way 🍔 Burger check: We're closing in on 100 "Local News Burgers" sold! Every burger sold contributes to Sioux Falls Simplified's coverage of the mayoral and city council
Simplified Presents How Dakota State University is helping Sioux Falls – and vice versa Two-thirds of Dakota State University alumni end up in the greater Sioux Falls Area, so it only makes sense that the university and city work together. Here's a closer look at how DSU's presence and partnerships within the city are evolving.
City How the city is preparing for another year of budget cuts Planning for next year’s budget is already underway, and based on early projections, the city is going to be looking at another year of belt-tightening. Here what to watch.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Jan. 16, 2026 This weekend, it's a little reprieve from a busy and newsy start to the year. You'll meet a performance group bringing hygge to Sioux Falls via mythical coffee shop. You'll also learn how Sioux Falls Lutheran Schools are keeping up with a fast-growing student population (and lots of construction).
Education How Sioux Falls Lutheran School's growth shows support for private schools Sioux Falls Lutheran School began nearly fifty years ago as a preschool in a church basement. Today, the school system serves more than 500 students from infants through 12th graders.
Community How a fake coffee shop built a real community Midtown Coffee Radio Hour — a variety show based in a mythical Sioux Falls coffee shop — has been bringing music, stories and overall coziness to the community for five years.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Population growth, building permits and the latest from Pierre Your TL;DR headlines for the week.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Jan. 14, 2026 This week, we're talking civic engagement, open streets, bear birthdays and a Pierre preview. You'll also find a bunch of local events to keep you cozy on the cold days.
City How you can shape city decision-making (before the decision's already made) The Sioux Falls City Council is looking at ways to make it easier for residents to give their input on various city decisions earlier in the process.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Rhoden's goals, petitions and tutors Your TL;DR headlines for the week.
Simplified Presents Celebrate bear birthdays and butterflies with this special discount It's a great time of year to visit both the Great Plains Zoo, and there's much to celebrate.
Community How (temporary) street closures paid off for downtown Fewer cars and more family-friendly events meant more money for downtown businesses last summer.
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Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Jan. 9, 2026 This week, I learned a lot about data centers, and you're about to as well.
City Why councilors voted to pave the way for a hyperscale data center City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved both a rezoning request and preliminary plans for a hyperscale data center in northeast Sioux Falls after nearly four hours of public comment, largely in opposition.
SoDak Simplified What Sioux Falls-area lawmakers are focusing on in Pierre this session From property taxes to airport funding to whether lawmakers will uphold a 0% funding increase for schools, here's a high-level look at what we know so far about how Sioux Falls-area lawmakers will be spending their time in Pierre.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Jan. 7, 2026 This week, holy moly – it's a jump right back into the deep end after a couple weeks off public meetings and reporting. Tuesday marked what's gotta be one of the longest City Council meetings in history. Here's what to know.
Community How defunding the Multi-Cultural Center shows shift in city's priorities A change in how the city supports local nonprofits is set to bring about the end of a nearly three-decade long partnership bringing welcoming and support to the cultural and ethnic diversity of Sioux Falls. Here's a look at what's next for the Multi-Cultural Center.
City How the city's bringing strategic plans to neighborhoods For the first time, the city's long-range plan is also looking at getting more granular – that is, focusing on neighborhood-level strategic planning for the future.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 19, 2025 Happy holidays!!! And we'll see you again in 2026!
