Events Stuff to do: Jan. 15-21 Here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week, from puzzle races to papering the town.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: Jan. 15, 2025 New pools, childcare solutions and a farewell to Noem.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Jan. 10, 2025 A Pierre preview, a Sioux Falls-based workplace comedy, and a whole lot of tech talk in the police department.
SoDak Simplified What state lawmakers are focusing on this session South Dakota's 100th legislative session will kick off next week, and Sioux Falls-area lawmakers gathered Thursday morning with business leaders to talk about their priorities and predictions for the 2025 legislative session.
Community This new show brings workplace comedy to Sioux Falls A new workplace comedy features local actors, writers, directors and producers, as well as a setting familiar to many Sioux Fallsians: Last Stop CD Shop. Here's what you need to know about "Last Stop - The Series."
SoDak Simplified How to contact your state lawmakers Your state senators and representatives directly represent you in the decisions they make that affect all of South Dakota. But they only know what you care about if you tell them.
City How police are using technology to solve crimes Chief Jon Thum told the City Council this week about both new license plate reader cameras and the next types of technology the department is exploring adding in the future.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Jan. 8, 2025 Pools, events, a new-to-town app and more simplified news for the week ahead.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: Jan. 8, 2025 A new superintendent, an upcoming report on childcare, and a new leader at a prominent nonprofit.
Community This app is helping restaurants reduce food waste A new-to-Sioux Falls app called Too Good To Go is giving restaurants a way to reduce food waste and consumers a way to try new foods at a discounted rate.
City Why Sioux Falls is one step closer to new pools - for real this time After four years of planning, several delayed votes and nearly a year of debate, tweaking and tinkering, the Sioux Falls City Council has come to an agreement on future plans for new pools.
Newsletter What to expect from Sioux Falls Simplified in 2025 Here's a look at what Sioux Falls Simplified has in store for 2025.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 20, 2024 Catch up on the latest news, and then slam that laptop shut until 2025, friends.
SoDak Simplified How state library budget cuts would affect Sioux Falls Gov. Kristi Noem has proposed a significant reduction in funding to the South Dakota State Library in her 2025 budget, a move that, if approved by the legislature, would also significantly impact Siouxland Libraries' access to resources.
City Why the Brockhouse collection may soon have a new home (or two or three) A city work group tasked with finding a home for the specimen received interest from six different nonprofit organizations, who said they'd like to restore some or all of the pieces.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: Dec. 20, 2024 Tubing at Great Bear, swimming on the west side and a to-eat list that's 40 burgers long.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 18, 2024 BINGO winners, tons of city news, a fun neighborhood feature and a look at how animals at the zoo stay warm in winter.
Community Why this neighborhood group is making a comeback Residents of the Whittier neighborhood in central Sioux Falls are coming together with a focus on creating a collective voice moving forward as new developments pop up around them.
Simplified Presents How the zoo keeps animals (and visitors) warm year-round Many of the animals at the Great Plains Zoo are well-suited for winter weather, but even so, there are a number of ways zookeepers and staff work to ensure all animals are comfortable regardless of the outside temperature.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: Dec. 18, 2024 Riverline purchase, vicious animals, taxidermy next steps and park booze.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 13, 2024 Remember all the stuff that happened this year? I sure didn't.
Education How Sioux Falls is looking to expand before- and after-school options for kids The Sioux Falls School District is looking at ways to make sure older students have access to after-school clubs, tutoring support and recreation.