Education Why outdoor classrooms are popping up everywhere Outdoor classrooms are becoming one of the latest trends in Sioux Falls-area schools, and more are on the way. Here's what you need to know.
Community She started with a podcast. Now, 'Local Lou' wants to preserve more of Sioux Falls' history. Lori Kent, aka "Local Lou," started a local history podcast as a way to get outside in the early days of the pandemic. Now, she's working to find ways to add more – and more inclusive – historical markers
Simplified Presents Her work with customers helped her find her voice. Meet Taylor. Taylor Gjertson admits she hasn't always been the best at communicating with others. But her job at Silverstar Car Wash helped her develop those skills and learn that it's OK to ask for help.
Events Stuff to do: May 11 to May 17 'Tis the season for more outdoor activities. Check out this week's event guide, which includes everything from planting trees to live music to an outdoor yoga class.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 4, 2022 This week, we simplify an expanding SculptureWalk, fixing sidewalks and a new effort to bring composting to town.
Community SculptureWalk is growing. Here's what's new and what's on the horizon. SculptureWalk is branching into a new neighborhood this year and increasing the number of sculptures downtown. And, under new leadership, the nonprofit is also looking at new ways to engage the community in the future.
Simplified Presents Help me celebrate Small Business Week It's National Small Business week, which is a perfect time to give you an update on Sioux Falls Simplified – and let you know how you can help make this locally owned, smarter, easier news outlet sustainable.
Sustainability This new nonprofit is focused on making composting easy Sioux Falls doesn't have a community-wide compost option for food scraps. SoDak Compost is hoping to change that.
City Why the city wants to make it easier to fix your sidewalk (and send you the bill) The city is asking councilors to approve changes to how sidewalk repairs are handled to make it easier for the city to both do the repairs and send homeowners the bill.
Events Stuff to do: May 4 - May 10 From fashion shows to farmers markets, here's a look at some stuff to do in Sioux Falls this week.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 27, 2022 This week, we simplify pork drama, sustainable eating and a nonprofit using fashion as a conversation starter.
Community How to eat more sustainably Eating sustainably (and locally) benefits both farmers and the environment. Some Sioux Falls-area farmers shared their advice for getting started with finding locally sourced, sustainable food.
Community Why a local group is trying to stop a proposed pork plant The leader of a local group opposing a proposed pork processing plant said he's "confident" he can get enough signatures to let voters decide the project's fate. Meanwhile, the company behind the plant says they're doing nothing wrong and they're "confident" it's a good project for Sioux Falls.
Community How a nonprofit is using fashion to raise awareness of disabilities, rare diseases Rare by Design Founder Kendra Gottsleben wants people in Sioux Falls to see what diversity can look like when it includes people with disabilities and rare diseases.
Simplified Presents What we learned from the Grow Smarter conference The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's second annual Grow Smarter conference brought dozens of people together to talk about economic development and preparing for growth in the metro area.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 20, 2022 This week, we simplify more lifeguards, more vegetables and more ways to shop sustainably.
City The lifeguard shortage is over – what that means for summer swimming The lifeguards are back in town. After a summer with fewer pools open, the city's Parks and Recreation department is back on track with seasonal hiring and expects to be fully staffed come June.
City How a $400,000 grant program aims to make healthy food more accessible Sioux Falls is asking its businesses, nonprofits and residents to get creative in solving the hunger needs in town. And the city has $400,000 for those who have good ideas.
Community How to buy clothes sustainably Sustainable shopping starts with using what you already have. But Sioux Falls Simplified talked to a couple of local business owners about things to consider when you need something new.
Simplified Presents She's paving her own path in the wellness industry. Meet Beata. A local college student and Selah Space intern is forging her own path both at school and in the holistic wellness industry. Meet Beata Benson.
Welcome Guide The Simplified Welcome Guide is now available in Spanish The Simplified Welcome guide, a free resource designed to help people feel welcome in the Sioux Falls community, is now available in Spanish.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 14, 2022 This week, we simplify voter turnout, rising costs and how to make your lawn more environmentally friendly.
2022 City Election What voter turnout tells us about the city election Voter turnout in Tuesday's election was the lowest it's been since at least the mid '90s. Sioux Falls Simplified took a deep dive into the data to see what we can learn and how turnout varied throughout town.
Community This student wants to help you bring native grasses, flowers to your yard An Augustana student has created easy-to-use kits to help people create plots of native prairie in their backyards throughout the city. Meet Mia Werger.
City How the cost of expanding the water treatment plant increased by $56 million Expanding the water reclamation plant is going to cost about $56 million than originally planned.
