Megan Raposa - Sioux Falls Simplified (Page 16)

Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 15, 2023

Space exploration, winning REALTORs, and a massive blow to Sioux Falls' childcare scene.

How S.D. students became finalists to work with NASA

Engineering students at South Dakota State University are now among six finalists globally in a NASA competition to design a rover to explore the coldest regions of the moon.

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Meet these award-winning young real estate agents in Sioux Falls

Four Sioux Falls realtors were recognized recently with the annual RASE YPN "4 Under 40" award from the REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire (RASE). Meet the winners and learn what sets them apart.

Events

Stuff to do: Dec. 15-21

Santa, theater, shopping and food!

Community

Apple Tree to close all Sioux Falls childcare locations

In perhaps the most dramatic and visible example of the childcare crisis in Sioux Falls, hundreds of parents will be seeking new options for their kids come January.

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Your week, simplified: Dec. 13, 2023

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Community

How folks are working to get more people downtown

From new events to paid helpers to pulling weeds, there's a lot of work going into making sure downtown is a destination year-round.

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This long-time local printer is evolving with new acquisition

An acquisition earlier this month is bringing two long-time Sioux Falls businesses under the same roof. Here's what you need to know about the new service offerings and future growth coming to Panther Premier Print Solutions.

County

The design for a new, $45M Lincoln County courthouse is taking shape

Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve design concepts and, more significantly for taxpayers, the maximum price tag on a new courthouse.

Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 8, 2023

Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Still warm, but it might turn snowy on Saturday Member check: I'm thrilled to say we've added 15 new Sioux Falls Simplified members in December, and I'd love to see that number

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How Midco works to be a force for good in the community

Midco Foundation grant applications are open, but the company focuses on empowering team members to be a force for good all year round.

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Your Simplified Gift Guide is here

Unique local businesses are what makes Sioux Falls cool. By supporting them, we not only ensure they're here to stay, but we also can find cool stuff we wouldn't find anywhere else.

Events

Stuff to do: Dec. 8-14

Santa sightings, shopping and more

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: Dec. 6, 2023

Here's a look at what's happening this week.

City

What's the greatest need for housing in Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls doesn't have enough studio and one-bedroom apartments for its poorest residents, according to research released Tuesday from Augustana University.

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How Gov. Noem's budget proposal could affect Sioux Falls

Gov. Kristi Noem stood before lawmakers and the public on Tuesday to deliver her annual budget address, proposing a more than 7.2 billion in spending for the next fiscal year.

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Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 1, 2023

A vision for Family Park, a growing Outdoor Campus and a significant budget shortfall facing a local shelter.

Community

The Outdoor Campus is almost ready to expand

The designs are in the works. The funds are nearly raised, and the Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus is looking to break ground on a $6.7 million expansion as early as next spring.

City

Get a look at the long-term plan for Sioux Falls' largest park

The city parks and recreation department is working on a master plan to determine what Family Park – the city's largest public park – will look like for the next 50 years.

Events

Stuff to do: Dec. 1-7

It's the holiday season! Here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week.

County

Why the Children's Home Shelter needs more support

The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety – formerly known as Children's Inn – is facing a 40 percent budget shortfall, and they're going to be looking to state and local governments to help close the gap.

Your week, simplified: Nov. 29, 2023

Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Sunny with a high of 45 🎁 Gift guide update: It's the last two days to get your local gift ideas submitted and earn a chance to win a $50 DTSF gift card. Share what you found

Education

Why hundreds of kids are at risk of going hungry at school

The Sioux Falls School District will no longer be serving food to kids who have a negative balance of $75 or more on their lunch account. It's a tough decision, officials said, but the alternative could be up to half a million dollars in debt by the end of the year.

City

What Via's contract tells us about the future of busing in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls City Councilors got a first look at a 46-page contract between the city and Via, its new transit provider. Its complexity and flexibility points to big changes coming for how buses operate.

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Meet the new group focused on making Sioux Falls more sustainable

A newly formed group called the Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition is working toward a more sustainable future. Here's what to know about their first event coming up this weekend.

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