Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 1, 2026 This week, there's a bonkers amount of Independence Day events happening in town, so get out and have some fun. You'll also catch a look at Mayor TenHaken's final capital spending plan. Plus, a no-updates update on the recount election.
City What's in Mayor TenHaken's final, $1.1B five-year capital spending plan Mayor Paul TenHaken last week unveiled a $1.1 billion five-year capital spending plan for the city. It's the fourth year in a row the proposed capital plan has exceeded $1 billion in investments. Here's a closer look at what's included.
Events Stuff to do: Independence Day edition Here's a look at how Sioux Falls is celebrating America's 250th.
Super Simplified Simplified: Slower downtown traffic and still no recount Your TL;DR headlines this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 26, 2026 This weekend, I just keep thinking about those two votes. I've been preaching the importance of local elections for over a decade now – but my goodness, two votes??
2026 City Election FAQ: What we know about the mayoral election recount process It's historic any way you slice it. In an election with more than 36,000 votes, only two separated the two mayoral candidates, Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith, Tuesday night. So, what happens next?
2026 City Election Most Sioux Fallsians didn't vote – here's what we know about those who did Only about 1 in 4 registered voters in Sioux Falls cast a ballot in Tuesday's mayoral election, and not one single precinct in the city saw higher turnout in the run-off than it did in the primary election on June 2.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 24, 2026 A historic election -- and we still don't know our next mayor.
2026 City Election Why we still don't know the next mayor In a true nail-biter of a race, just two votes separated Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith when the results were reported around midnight Tuesday. It's too close to call as we await a recount.
2026 City Election Meet Sioux Falls' new City Council members Overall, about 24% of Sioux Falls voters cast a ballot in Tuesday's run-off election. Here's a look at who they voted for.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 19, 2026 This week, I've got your comprehensive guide to the run-off election – so no excuses not to vote, OK? 😉 You'll also find, in honor of Father's Day this weekend, a story about a new group bringing dads together.
2026 City Election Your complete guide to the city run-off election Ready for round two?? The city run-off election is happening Tuesday, June 23. Here's your Run-Off Election Day Survival Guide™ (just kidding, it's not trademarked).
Community Meet the local group bringing dads together Sioux Falls Stroll Club started last spring with a goal to build community and give dads a place to connect. Over the last year, it's grown to impact dozens of fathers in the area.
Super Simplified Simplified: Festival of Cultures and ways to take care of you Your TL;DR headlines for the weekend.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 17, 2026 It's less than a week until the run-off election in which Sioux Falls will select its next mayor and add three new faces to the City Council. You've met the candidates, but today you'll find new, updated candidate guides.
2026 City Election Your guide to the mayoral run-off candidates And then there were two. Jamie Smith and Christine Erickson are the two remaining candidates in the Sioux Falls mayoral race, rising to the top of a crowded field in the fight to fill Mayor Paul TenHaken's seat.
Super Simplified Simplified: Voting and step one in Smithfield redevelopment Your TL;DR headlines for the week.
2026 City Election Your guide to the At-Large A City Council run-off candidates James Oppenheimer and Vince Danh are both vying to represent Sioux Falls in the At-Large A seat on the City Council.
2026 City Election Your guide to Southeast District City Council run-off candidates Two candidates remain in the race to represent southeastern Sioux Falls on the City Council. Mike Crane and Sara Pankonin sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about their campaigns.
2026 City Election Your guide to Central District City Council run-off candidates From a field of five candidates, only the Zach(k)s remain in the race to represent the central district on the Sioux Falls City Council. Both Zak Okuwe and Zach DeBoer sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified ahead of the June 23 run-off election to talk about a variety of policy topics.
2026 City Election REPLAY: Sioux Falls mayoral candidate debate Mayoral candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith will discuss a variety of policy topics in a debate hosted by the Sioux Falls League of Women Voters in partnership with Sioux Falls Simplified, Sioux Falls Live and The Dakota Scout.
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.
