Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 30, 2026 This week, we're talking civic engagement and new ways to let Mayor Christine Erickson know your priorities. You'll also find a whole bunch of events on what promises to be a maybe-not-totally-drenched fall weekend.
City Mayor Erickson wants to hear from you in new 'Sioux Falls Listens' events Mayor Christine Erickson this week announced a new "Sioux Falls Listen" events series aimed at hearing directly from residents what they want to see in city leadership, as well as to give the community a chance to shape the city's future.
Simplified Presents From learning to leading: How Boscaljon Design Co. found its niche in local woodworking Five years ago, before taking the business full-time, Nate Boscaljon built his business plan through the Startup Sioux Falls Business Accelerator program. This fall, he's leading a group of entrepreneurs through the same journey.
Simplified Presents How businesses are supporting growth in the Sioux Metro Dozens of businesses have bought in to support the economic development work of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. Here's what you need to know about their corporate partnership program.
Sports HS Football, simplified: Blocks on blocks on blocks Brandon's impressive offensive line paved the way for score after score Friday night at Howard Wood Field. Meanwhile, Sioux Falls teams kicked some west-river butt, and Pierre is red hot in 11AA.
Sports Who won in HS football this weekend? Sept. 28, 2026 Every football score in the state of South Dakota
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 25, 2026 This week, you'll learn about a partnership that's helping kids at the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center. Beyond that, I'm keeping it pretty simplified this week because you're about to be drownin' in election content.
Community How eyeglasses are helping incarcerated kids A new partnership between the South Dakota Lions Foundation and the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center is connecting kids with eyeglasses. It's also helping improve their confidence, as well as their overall attitude, JDC Director Jamie Gravett said.
Sports This week in HS football: All eyes on Harrisburg The top two 11AAA teams – Jefferson and Brandon Valley – have it easy this week, which clears the way to focus on Harrisburg's quiet progress this season.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 23, 2026 This week, I'm up to my ears in election coverage, but in the meantime, you'll find an inside look at Sioux Falls' newest sport, a whole bunch of upcoming events and some Super Simplified Stories for book lovers.
Sports How flag football is giving Sioux Falls girls a new outlet More than 140 girls are participating in the inaugural flag football league – which started this year thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Vikings.
2026 SD Election How SF Simplified is covering the November election Sioux Falls Simplified proved itself as a valuable resource with the mayoral election this spring, and in the year of never-ending election season, we're back this fall with a comprehensive guide to Sioux Falls-area state legislative races, county races and ballot issue explainers.
Simplified Presents There's fun for everyone at the zoo this fall From beer sampling near the bears to doing crafts near the horseshoe crabs, the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium has a wide range of fall events coming up in the next month.
Sports Who won this weekend in HS football?: Sept. 21, 2026 Here's a look at all of the football scores around the state this week.
Sports HS Football, simplified: Don't say we didn't tell you about Jefferson We said that the Cavaliers likely won’t open the season ranked No. 1, but they could very likely be there at the end. Well, sure enough, Jefferson opened the season ranked No. 3, and is now No. 1. BRB patting ourselves on the back over here...
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 18, 2026 This week, you'll learn more about our friends at Bread Break, the importance of mentorship and the latest on Jefferson High School's helmets.
A Little Help How Bread Break's food rescue program is a win for businesses Bread Break makes it easy for local businesses to give excess food to people who need it rather than throwing it in the trash.
Sports Why Jefferson had to ditch its iconic gold helmets When the Cavaliers took to the field for the first time this season at Harrisburg on Aug. 29, there wasn’t a gold helmet in sight. What happened?
Super Simplified Simplified: Mentors, money downtown and new city facilities Your TL;DR headlines for the weekend.
Sports This week in HS football: Could it come down to a kick? There will be just one remaining undefeated team in Class 11AAA after this weekend. Here's what we're watching.
