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2026 SD Election

Election '26: Let's talk economic development

Today, we're looking at how candidates feel about economic development and the role the state plays in supporting businesses.

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Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 30, 2026

This week, you'll find some extremely dumb, niche Halloween costume ideas in case you wanted to go as "person who has to explain their costume to everyone." You'll also learn about a new childcare facility that's filling an important gap in our community. Happy Hallo-weekend, everybody!

Community

This new childcare center is meeting the needs of medically complex kids

Uniquely Yours is a childcare center and day habilitation facility for medically complex kids who currently fall into a gap between traditional childcare facilities and full-on residential services.

Simplified Presents

How to know if your kid is ready for braces – and who to trust when it's time

When it comes to straightening your teeth (or your children's), who you work with matters. And with a 40-year track record, Barrow Orthodontics is a group you can trust to safely move teeth while protecting the bones – keeping health and wellbeing at the forefront.

Just For Fun

A procrastinator's guide to weird, niche Halloween costumes only Sioux Fallsians will understand

If you, like me, are a wait-til-the-last-minute person, here's a gentle reminder that it's not too late to put together a Halloween costume – as long as you're cool spending the whole night explaining what you are.

Election '26: Time for open primaries?

Simplified: Sioux Falls Simplified spoke face-to-face with dozens of legislative candidates in the metro area. All candidates were asked the same slate of questions, and you can find comprehensive coverage for each district at sfsimplified.com. Don't know your legislative

This week in HS football: Dakota Bowl rematch

There likely won't be many surprises in 11AAA football this week, but the game that's less easy to predict is who will win when Harrisburg and O'Gorman re-match.

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Your week, simplified: Oct. 28, 2026

This week, we're hitting on some BIG topics including data centers and downtown convention centers. You'll find the latest on both, plus even more Halloween events and some Super Simplified stories worth checking out.

City

Hundreds turn out to talk data centers with city, county officials

Unlike the typical long line of public input – though that was still part of it – this meeting gave a full hour for public officials to chat in small groups with residents.

Community

Old and new: How the downtown convention center convo is shifting

This time around, conversations are looking at the possibility of building a new facility – and keeping the current one in use.

Simplified Presents

More than a play space: How the Sensory Studio helps kids develop

The Sensory Studio has evolved to become a play space that gives kids all sorts of sensory input, space for imaginative play and ways to regulate their fast-growing bodies. Here's what you need to know about this hidden gem.

Events

Stuff to do: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

Here's a look at what's going on in Sioux Falls this week.

Super Simplified

Simplified: Students, sculptures and bingo

Your TL;DR headlines for the week.

Sports

HS Football, simplified: Jefferson still undefeated

In the last week of regular season 11-man football, Jefferson held on to its perfect record. Meanwhile, despite losing in an upset, Tea Area players set some school records for passing. Here's where it all stands headed into the playoffs.

2026 SD Election

Election '26: Changes to election law?

Remember how wild the Sioux Falls mayoral election was? Decided by four votes! Sooooo we asked all of the state legislative candidates what, if any, changes they want to see to the election process in South Dakota.

2026 SD Election

Election '26: How candidates view Medicaid expansion

We asked all state legislative candidates if voters made the right choice in voting to expand Medicaid in 2023.

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Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 23, 2026

This week, we caught up with Bread Break to learn how the A Little Help campaign impacted their organization. You'll also find some Super Simplified news to carry you through the weekend.

A Little Help

How SF Simplified readers showed up for Bread Break

Sioux Falls Simplified readers donated more than $4,000 to local food rescue nonprofit Bread Break as part of the third annual A Little Help give-back campaign.

Super Simplified

Simplified: Spooking and skiing

Your TL;DR headlines for the week.

2026 SD Election

Election '26: Who should benefit from tax money?

Today's question for candidates is a bit more philosophical, but it also helps illustrate how they'll make decisions about tax money, how it's spent, and who it should benefit.

2026 SD Election

Are property taxes a problem in S.D.? We asked candidates

Today, we continue looking at how our Sioux Falls-area legislative candidates would approach various policy topics, and we've got a big one: property taxes.

Sports

This week in HS Football: The road to the dome

It's the last week of the regular high school football season for 11-man schools in South Dakota, and the playoff picture getting clearer. But anything can happen with the state power point seeding.

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Your week, simpilfied: Oct. 21, 2026

This week, we're getting spooooooooky with a whole bunch of Halloween events. Plus, I've got more intel on some changes coming to the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium in the coming months. Then, don't miss some Super Simplified city news and a round-up of events happening this week.

Community

Where to find Halloween fun in Sioux Falls – whatever your vibe

There's always soooo many things going on this time of year. Here's our best attempt at simplifying it for you.

Events

Stuff to do: Oct. 21-27

Here's a look at what's going on in Sioux Falls this week.

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