City What did growth in Sioux Falls look like in 2023? The City of Sioux Falls is seeing growth normalize after a couple of years of "anomaly," officials said Friday morning.
Events Stuff to do: Jan. 12-18 Food, music, shopping and comedy -- it's a full week of events in Sioux Falls!
City How a new loan program will help preserve historic homes The city announced this week a new pilot program to offer zero-interest loans to rehabilitate homes in Sioux Falls' historic districts.
SoDak Simplified Your week, simplified: Jan. 10, 2024 What's coming up in Pierre that could affect Sioux Fallsians? And a chat with Mayor Paul TenHaken.
City Here's what Mayor Paul TenHaken is watching in 2024 Mayor Paul TenHaken sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to get into the specifics of what he expects the city will be working on in 2024.
SoDak Simplified How Noem's legislative priorities could impact Sioux Falls Gov. Kristi Noem kicked off South Dakota's 99th legislative session on Tuesday with a State of the State address focused on the top 10 ways that "freedom works here" – also the tagline for a recent state-funded marketing campaign to recruit workers to South Dakota.
Simplified Presents How the library is expanding access across the metro Siouxland Libraries has a long history of serving the rural communities in the Sioux Metro. Now, they're expanding services and programming to make it even easier for people in the region to take advantage of library resources.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Jan. 5, 2024 Peep the big giveaway inside...(plus lots of news, obvs)
Simplified Presents These women are here to help you heal Selah Space, a Sioux Falls holistic wellness cooperative, opened in 2020 with the mission of bringing healing to all aspects of a woman's life – mind, body and spirit.
SoDak Simplified What Sioux Falls-area lawmakers are focusing on in Pierre Some themes that emerged in the event this week included support for counties, funding for infrastructure, a tuition freeze for state universities and the need to discuss the ongoing childcare crisis.
SoDak Simplified How to contact your state lawmakers South Dakota's 99th annual legislative session kicks off next week.
Your week, simplified: Jan. 3, 2024 Happy Monday! Megan here. Weather check: Very January-y Status check: It's 2024! I've got some big goals for 2024, including a big giveaway. Keep an eye out for Friday's issue when I'll share how you can
Community How an app could help connect parents with childcare A number of city councilors on Tuesday expressed interest in helping the Helpline Center create an app that would give parents an easy way to see which childcare providers in the state have openings.
News Here's a recap of what made headlines in 2023 Before we dive into predictions and "what to watch" stories for 2024, I wanted to look back on some of the big stories of 2023 to show a little bit more about where we've been before we think about what's next.
City Get a look at long-term plans for McKennan park The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday got a look at the latest master plan for McKennan Park, which is set to get a new wading pool in the next year. Here's a look at what else may be on the horizon.
Community Even if Apple Tree stays open, the childcare crisis will remain Even if funders are found to save the Apple Tree centers in the short-term, childcare advocates agree more long-term, systemic solutions are needed to address the ongoing crisis in Sioux Falls.
Community How LGBTQ+ folks are finding faith, community in new spaces In recent months, Sioux Falls has seen several new resources for the LGBTQ+ community, including the state's first-ever LGBTQ+ Christian ministry – Shepherd's Table.
City Sioux Falls has options to solve its childcare crisis. Will the city's elected leaders help? Elected officials are divided on how to help – and if the city even has a role to play at all.
City What City Council wants state lawmakers to focus on in 2024 Top of the list? The council wants lawmakers to help them keep their options open for the future of a collection of taxidermy animals from the Delbridge Museum.
Simplified Presents How to give yourself the gift of balance in the new year Barre3 Sioux Falls can help you start the year feeling strong, mindful and balanced in body and mind. All you have to do is commit to yourself.
