2022 City Election Election results, simplified Big election takeaway: Same mayor, different day. But the council races are bringing a shake-up in city leadership.
2022 City Election What brought Sioux Fallsians out to vote Tuesday? Nearly 30,000 people voted in Tuesday’s election — about 24 percent of registered voters. Here’s what they had to say about why they cast a ballot.
2022 City Election Voters reject raise for mayor, support more authority for council Sioux Falls voters rejected a measure to raise the salary for mayor and city councilors on Tuesday. Meanwhile, they approved a separate measure to give council more authority over the city attorney.
2022 City Election Sioux Falls City Council will have three new faces, one returning Three of the four open City Council seats in Tuesday's election will go to newcomers, with only Councilor Curt Soehl maintaining his seat as an incumbent.
2022 City Election Paul TenHaken wins another four years as mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken will lead Sioux Falls for another four years after taking just over 73 percent of the vote Tuesday night.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 6, 2022 This week, we simplify school spending, housing repair help, a big expansion to Jacobson Plaza's plan and city elections around the region.
Community This couple is turning a vacant lot into an urban farm IronFox Farms took floodplain land and turned it into an urban farm. Now, the nonprofit run by a local couple is partnering with an elementary school.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are spending COVID relief money (and what happens when it runs out) The Sioux Falls School District received tens of millions in federal coronavirus relief funds. Here's how they're spending that money, and an explanation of why some expenses are here to stay.
City How to get help funding home repairs A new city program is giving homeowners up to $5,000 for repairs.
Simplified Presents Your guide to metro-area elections Here's your guide to what's on the ballot in the Sioux Falls metro area for upcoming municipal elections.
Simplified Presents How a car wash job helped this woman better herself, learn skills Katie Swenson said after a rough past, her job at Silverstar Car Wash over the last two years was one thing that helped her stay out of trouble, better herself and learn practical skills to advance her career.
City Why downtown's ice ribbon is getting bigger and costing more The latest plan for a downtown ice ribbon, inclusive playground and plaza brings a projected $7 million cost increase. Here's a look at what's included at that price and what happens next.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 30, 2022 This week, we simplify allergy season, counseling changes and how schools are joining the content creation game.
Education Sioux Falls reviewed its counseling curriculum for the first time in 20 years. Here's what's changing. It's the first full-scale review of the counseling curriculum since 2001, said Patti Lake-Torbert, senior coordinator of student support services.
Health These tips will help you battle spring allergies Spring is here, which means so are seasonal allergies. Sanford Health Allergist Dr. Nikki Patel shared some tips for identifying and treating allergies, as well as when to call your doctor.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are getting into content creation Each building in the Sioux Falls School District will have someone dedicated to finding stories, photos, videos or some combination of the three to share via social media and the district's new app
Simplified Presents How Baltic's new website is making city info more accessible The City of Baltic recently launched an updated website with new capabilities and ways to make city information more easily accessible to the public.
2022 City Election City Election, simplified Your one-stop resource for Sioux Falls' April 12 municipal election
2022 City Election City Council candidates, Part four: Sustainability and public transit Sioux Falls Simplified asked all 10 City Council candidates the same question about sustainability and public transit.
2022 City Election City Council candidates, Part three: Public health and public safety Sioux Falls Simplified asked all 10 City Council candidates the same question about crime and mental health needs. Here's what they had to say. (Candidates are listed in ballot order.)
Simplified Presents Why a former U.S. ambassador to Russia is speaking in Sioux Falls (and how to hear him) Michael A. McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to the Russian Federation, will deliver the keynote speech, "Russia and the Future of Europe" at the 25th Boe Forum on Public Affairs on Thursday, March 31.
2022 City Election Mayoral candidates, Part four: Sustainability, infrastructure and child care Mayoral candidates Paul TenHaken, Taneeza Islam and David Zokaites discuss future sustainability goals, infrastructure needs and what role the mayor should play in ongoing community conversations about the child care crisis.
2022 City Election Mayoral candidates, Part three: Diversity, transparency and working with City Council Mayoral candidates Paul TenHaken, Taneeza Islam and David Zokaites discuss what transparency means to them, their commitment to diversity and what they see as the appropriate relationship with the City Council.
2022 City Election Mayoral candidates, Part two: Public health and public safety Mayoral candidates Paul TenHaken, Taneeza Islam and David Zokaites discuss how they would approach the increase in crime as well as the increase in the need for addiction and mental health services.
2022 City Election Mayoral candidates, Part one: Growth, workforce and housing Mayoral candidates Paul TenHaken, Taneeza Islam and David Zokaites discuss how they would approach issues related to growth, workforce and housing.
