Simplified Presents Meet Garretson's new full-time economic development director For the first time, the city of Garretson has a full-time employee focused on economic development. Her name is Jessica Fueston, and she recognizes that this new role is a big deal for her fast-growing hometown.
Sustainability How local utility companies are preparing for more electric vehicles on the road As electric vehicles grow in popularity nationwide, Sioux Falls-area utility companies say they're ready for the increased demand for electricity. Here's what you need to know.
Education Harrisburg voters give two thumbs way up for new elementary school A new elementary school is coming to Harrisburg after voters Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a $30 million bond to fund the cost of construction.
My favorite Sioux Falls Simplified stories Happy Tuesday! Megan here. I know it’s hard to believe, but we’re already 70% of the way through 2022. So much has happened this year! Instead of rushing
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 23, 2022 Meet some cool people doing cool things, learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and find some stuff to do this weekend.
Get Smart Get smart about Hispanic Heritage Month with Marcela Salas Marcela Salas owns and operates Salas Salsas along with her mother. In her business, she's also integrating generations of Mexican culture passed down from her grandmother.
Simplified Presents His car wash job is becoming a career. Meet Jordan Kidd. Jordan Kidd left a job in manufacturing in search of something with the potential to advance in the company and learn new things. He's found both at Silverstar.
Simplified Presents Your week, simplified: Sept. 21, 2022 This week, we simplify crime stats, COVID boosters and next steps for the downtown parking ramp.
City Crime is steady in Sioux Falls, but cops worry about more repeat offenders Law enforcement officials say the big issues to worry about are repeat offenders, stolen guns and the prevalence of drugs.
City Why City Council wants to keep an open mind about the future of the downtown parking ramp The vibe at Tuesday's council meeting was largely, "We're open to pretty much anything, as long as the process works this time."
Health What to know about the new COVID booster – and where to find it The latest booster shot to prevent against newer strains of COVID-19 is now available in Sioux Falls. Here's what you need to know and where to find it.
Simplified Presents How the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is helping address housing shortages regionally Here's a look at how the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (SMGA) is working – often behind-the-scenes – to find solutions for regional communities.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 16, 2022 Learn what went into the final 2023 city budget and catch up on some big changes at Children's Inn.
Community How a new name, building will help Children's Inn serve more victims of domestic violence Children's Inn is preparing to move into a brand new facility in east-central Sioux Falls, and with the new building comes a new name.
City What's in the final city budget – and what didn't make the cut The Sioux Falls City Council passed a $646 million budget Tuesday night, but not without making some tweaks to the plan initially proposed by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 16-23 There's something for everyone this weekend in Sioux Falls, from live music to Legos.
Why we need your support Happy Thursday! Megan here. Over the next several weeks, you’re going to see several notes from me as part of a membership campaign. * TL;DR I’m going to ask you to consider financially supporting the news you’re reading here. As an
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 14, 2022 This week, we simplify new schools, new(ish) taxes and the Backstreet Boys underwear.
City Why downtown is looking to property owners to pay more Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. wants to find ways to fund more staff, more marketing for local businesses and more maintenance downtown. Their proposed solution? Having property owners kick in more cash.
Education Sioux Falls is ready for a new elementary school – maybe two The new building (the first one, at least) will also come with some redrawn boundaries, shifting around where kids in certain parts of town go to school.
Just For Fun Meet the woman who caught a Backstreet Boy's underwear Melissa Pelkofer said her long drive to see the Backstreet Boys this weekend was worth it – especially because she brought home a very unique souvenir: Kevin Richardson's underwear.
Simplified Presents How Selah Space is creating room for women to work Selah Space is now offering a co-working space in an effort to give women a safe, comfortable space to focus and get work done.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 7, 2022 This week, we simplify affordable housing, city budget news and how Tik Tok is recruiting people to Sioux Falls.
City Sioux Falls latest affordable housing project? $300,000 new-construction homes. A planned development in northeast Sioux Falls hopes to offer new-construction homes for between $232,000 and $323,000 in a plan to make more accessible housing in the city.
Community How Tik Tok, more digital spending will help Experience Sioux Falls attract visitors "We've gotta push to another level. We’re not satisfied here," CEO Teri Schmidt said. "We’ve gotta get Sioux Falls back up where we should’ve been had we not had COVID."
