Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 25, 2026 This week, we've finally got a full picture of who's running for city offices (including a couple last-minute additions that surprised even me!) You'll also get a peek at this year's SculptureWalk pieces and the TL;DR on Mayor Paul TenHaken's final State of the City address.
Community Get a look at the 2026 SculptureWalk pieces Here's a glimpse at some of the 80 sculptures that will spend the year downtown and around the community.
Simplified Presents Cat people, this event is purrfect for you A new event is bringing CatCon vibes to Sioux Falls while also sharing information about adoptions, trap-neuter-release programs and other animal-friendly resources in our community.
2026 City Election Here's the final list of who's running for mayor, city council Sioux Falls residents will have quite a few options for the next four years of city leadership – including a couple last-minute additions this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 20, 2026 This week, you'll learn about how more than 20 local artists are raising money to support immigration law. You'll also find some fun features from our partners about a new wedding venue and inclusive swimming lessons. Then, you can slam the laptop shut and go sit in the sun until Monday. 🌞
How artists are banding together to 'Stand Up Against ICE' Audacious Hearts, a new community-focused art group, will host its first show later this month as a way to raise money for South Dakota Voices for Peace and support neighbors in knowing and protecting their rights when confronted by federal immigration enforcement officers.
Simplified Presents How kids with sensory needs can thrive in Adaptive Aquatics SafeSplash's adaptive aquatics program meets kids on their terms to teach them water safety in a calm, one-on-one environment that caters to any special sensory or behavioral needs.
Simplified Presents You can book your wedding in the new butterfly garden The Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium is now taking 2027 bookings for weddings in its brand new butterfly garden.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 18, 2026 The latest on the Smithfield TIF, housing the unhoused and a whole bunch of events to ring in the spring season.
City Council approves $90M financing plan for Smithfield The City Council on Tuesday night voted to approve a nearly $90 million tax-increment financing plan to offset the costs of construction for a new Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in northwest Sioux Falls.
Community How dedicated housing vouchers are helping the homeless Last spring, Sioux Falls Housing decided to set aside a portion of Section 8 housing vouchers to help chronically homeless people not only find housing, but keep it. Here's what you need to know.
Simplified Presents These EmBe programs help women own their leadership Here's how EmBe is creating spaces for women to share their expertise, build their skills and own their leadership journey – including programs starting as soon as this spring.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 13, 2026 This week, it might not be ideal golf weather just yet, but the new Elmwood Clubhouse is ready to go. You'll get a look inside the brand new facility. Plus, you'll learn about a cool program giving kids real-world experience of what it's like to be a citizen.
Community This program lets kids practice running their own town Junior Achievement of South Dakota is bringing a new program to give kids a chance to experience what it's like to participate in a local economy.
City Get a look inside the new Elmwood Clubhouse Elmwood, the city's flagship golf course, is celebrating a century in operation this year, and the festivities kicked off this week with a ribbon cutting for a brand new, $7.5 million clubhouse.
Super Simplified Simplified: Progress, plays and planning for summer Your TL;DR headlines for the week.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 11, 2026 It's officially election season, and in the coming weeks, I'm planning to sit down with every mayoral and city council candidate. But before that, I want to hear from you.
City Business community rallies to support Smithfield tax incentives Were it not for a $90 million tax-increment financing proposal to offset construction costs, a Smithfield executive told councilors Tuesday the company would not be investing in a $1.3 billion pork processing plant in northwest Sioux Falls.
