Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 12, 2026 This week, I'm leaning hard on the "super simplified" format because, candidly, prepping for the debate this afternoon has taken a lot of my time. BUT, you'll find the latest on some fun updates at the zoo and a well update as well.
Community Zoo nears fundraising goal for aquarium, more improvements on the way The Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium is nearing a fundraising milestone that'll allow it to start construction on a new aquarium on the Great Plains Zoo campus. Meanwhile, they're also looking at renovating the giraffe habitat – here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 10, 2026 This week, you're invited to join Sioux Falls Simplified and a whooooole bunch of community partners for the only public debate in the mayoral run-off election. 🎉 Extremely cool stuff.
2026 City Election Why Sioux Falls Simplified is co-hosting a mayoral debate (and you should come) The debate – which will take place at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Carnegie Town Hall – is going to be the only truly public debate between the two run-off candidates.
Community Why the county says this homelessness plan is different "The benefit of having a strategic plan is everybody is basically playing off the same sheet of music," Sharon Chontos of North Star Solutions said. "And everybody knows what each other is doing and how they're responsible for helping individuals and families."
Simplified Presents New owner, same family values: Barrow Orthodontics enters the next generation Keri Barrow was in the first grade when she told her dad she wanted to be an orthodontist – just like him. Now, she is running the business her father started over 40 years ago with the same philosophies he's embodied from day one.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 5, 2026 This week, you'll get a look at if your neighbors turned out to vote. Plus, get the inside scoop on the new Carver Gallery at City Hall, and you'll find a few Super Simplified stories before you log off for a warm and gorgeous weekend.
Community Why the first floor of City Hall is now an art gallery The city this week celebrated the opening of the Carver Gallery, a free, public art gallery featuring exclusively local Sioux Falls artists. Here's what you need to know about how it all came together.
City Map: How many people in your neighborhood turned out to vote? Across the state, about 1 in 3 registered voters cast a ballot on Tuesday. On the whole, that's about how things shook out in Sioux Falls, but a closer look at precinct-level data shows some neighborhoods were more likely to turn out and vote than others.
Newsletter Election results, simplified: June 3, 2026 This week, you'll find the election results, but, spoiler: there aren't many answers just yet.
2026 City Election Election '26: Why most city races went to a run-off We don't yet know who most of Sioux Falls city leadership will be after Tuesday night's election because the mayoral race and three of the four City Council races will go to a run-off. Here's where the candidates stand in a now-narrowed field.
2026 City Election Simplified: More election results, and fixing typos TL;DR headlines on the governor's race, statewide races, and the Sioux Falls charter amendment results.
Simplified Presents Why Great Bear is worth checking out year-round Great Bear Ski Valley isn't just a ski hill. With expanded trails, event space, and a summer calendar full of fun events, here's why you should add Great Bear to your summer bucket list.
2026 City Election Your election day survival guide That's right folks, the moment we've all been waiting for: It's ✨election day✨! Here's everything you need to know -- it's in your hands now. Godspeed.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 29, 2026 You'll get a look at a new study showing the challenges South Dakota parents face in finding summer and after-school care. Plus, don't miss a look at the brand new McKennan Park wading pool.
Community How South Dakota's childcare crisis is impacting school-aged kids A new study details the challenges South Dakota families face in finding quality care for their kids before and after school, and during the summer months.
City Get a look at the new McKennan Park wading pool Toddler parents, rejoice! After a summer of being closed – and a major glow-up – the McKennan Park wading pool is back open starting Friday afternoon.
Your week, simplified: May 27, 2026 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Hot and breezy This week, you'll get an update from the Sioux Falls School District facilities task force. Plus, County Auditor Leah Anderson weighed in on some ballot concerns – namely that folks who've been
Education Why the next big school bond will be for more than Whittier The Sioux Falls School District has been talking about the need to replace the century-old Whittier Middle School building for years. But a recent task force convened to look at school district facilities took a much broader scope.
Simplified Presents How a new program is developing regional leaders The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is opening applications this week for a new personal and professional development program aimed at supporting leaders across the region. Here's what you need to know about Leadership Sioux Metro.
