Community A look back on what happened in Sioux Falls in 2024 From mosquito plagues to new City Council members, here's your 2024 year in review.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 11, 2024 How the airport is looking to grow, the latest on the Riverline District, pool progress, gift guides and how to win $1,000 by telling your out-of-town friends you miss them.
City How the airport is preparing for future growth Traffic through the Sioux Falls Airport has been increasing at a breakneck pace – with about a 50% increase in passengers over the last decade, according to Dan Letellier, the airport's executive director.
Simplified Presents This gift guide has something for every animal lover on your list Whether you're looking for experience gifts, unique toys, or gift ideas for the hard-to-buy-for people on your list, the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium has options for everyone.
Simplified Presents Tell your out-of-town friends you miss them with a chance to win $1,000 The Sioux Falls Development Foundation is relying on Sioux Falls residents (and biggest fans) to spread the word about how great this community is as part of a new workforce development marketing campaign.
Events Stuff to do: Dec. 11-17 Here's a look at what's happening this week (and where to find Santa.)
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 6, 2024 Some heartwarming stories to take you into the weekend (with a healthy dose of city news on the side).
City What the city is prioritizing in 2025 Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday laid out his main focus areas going into the new year. Here's a look at what'll likely be making headlines in 2025.
Simplified Presents How a brown-bag lunch can make a big difference Lunch is Served has been packing brown-bag lunches for the working poor of Sioux Falls since 2007.
Community How a gift became a full-circle moment for a local businessman Joe Stanford opened Dream Home Appliance and Beds in June alongside his wife. Within a few months, the couple has already shown their commitment to giving back to the community – including a special gift for a local family.
Simplified Presents Get smart about water at this upcoming summit Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's 2024 Growth Summit is focused on all things water – from the history of water access in the region to the critical importance of planning for the future.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 4, 2024 Miss the BINGO deadline? I've gotcha covered. Also, tons of news stuff, too.
City What the City Council wants state lawmakers to focus on in 2025 The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to send a short and sweet wish list to lawmakers in Pierre, citing success with that approach last year.
Simplified Presents Why CJ Schwan's chose Sioux Falls for its massive food production facility CJ Schwan's officially broke ground last month on a new, 700,000-square-foot oriental foods processing plant in Foundation Park North.
Simplified Presents What's behind the humane society's record-breaking year? Shelter leaderships attributes the success in part to the ways in which the Humane Society has lowered the barriers to adopting, simplified the application, and focused on matching the right pet with the right owner.
Events Stuff to do: Dec. 4-10 Here's a look at what's happening this week -- and where you can find Santa Claus, himself.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Nov. 27, 2024 A hearty dose of local news to carry you through the weekend.
City Thousands of S.D. kids miss out on childcare assistance The question councilors are asking: Can the city be part of breaking down barriers to connect more families with those funds?
From Megan What shopping locally looks like for me In which I explain how I've made small, intentional changes to spend money with folks who live here, and all the ways that's paid off in spades.
Simplified Presents How giving local can help you give kids a 'Hallmark' holiday Family Visitation Center is one of dozens of nonprofits using the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation's Giving Depot as a way to connect with donors.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 22, 2024 Falls Park's future, holiday lights and how to gift experiences, not stuff, this season.
City Here's a look at the future vision for Falls Park The city this week unveiled the master plan for Falls Park, including year-round activities, stuff for folks of all ages to do, expanding the park's boundaries and updating how people both walk and drive around the park.
Simplified Presents Gift memories - not stuff - this holiday season It's the season of gift giving, but not every gift has to come in a big, wrapped package.
Get Smart Get smart about Winter Wonderland with Josh Johnson Josh Johnson is a park operations manager with the City of Sioux Falls and has worked with the city for 16 years. He sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about all of the behind-the-scenes of the annual Falls Park Winter Wonderland display that lights up this weekend.
