Community After record year, state park momentum shows no signs of stopping 2020 was a record year for South Dakota state parks, and data through the end of April shows 2021 might be just as bustling.
City Sioux Falls has cash to burn – here's an early look at how councilors could spend it Between a budget surplus and federal relief funds, Sioux Falls has millions in extra money and a list of potential uses.
Simplified Presents How to stay grounded this summer Enjoy your summer, but don't get so caught up in activities, travel and sunshine that you lose track of your wellness goals.
Simplified Presents This carwash trick will keep your vehicle clean inside and out Dirty floor mats? Try this trick at Silverstar Car Wash.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 19, 2021 This week, we simplify: school board wins, nonprofit partnerships and 'to mask, or not to mask'
Simplified Presents Sioux Falls' new collegiate baseball team needs housing help Sioux Falls Sunfish players are ready to play their first season. But first, they need a place to live.
Simplified Presents Why a $60M bond could bring more than schools to Harrisburg As Harrisburg considers adding two new school buildings through a $60 million bond, here's a look at the economic development implications of spending on schools.
Community How two nonprofits are helping moms improve literacy The goal of the partnership is to remove barriers for women to receive additional literacy education.
Health Sanford and Avera doctors answer: To mask, or not to mask? Local doctors weigh in on the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 12, 2021 This week, we simplify teacher pay, downtown development and how the city is using snapchat to share vaccine facts.
Education Teachers will see more money next fall, but union set to go 10 years without negotiating salaries Sioux Falls school board members approved a plan to spend an additional $1.3 million on salaries next year. Meanwhile, the local union leader says some teachers are dissatisfied that they're set to go a decade without full salary schedule negotiations.
City Sioux Steel redevelopment looks for restart on project, TIF City Council last February approved tax-increment financing for plans to redevelop the old Sioux Steel site downtown. Then, a pandemic hit, and the project pressed pause.
Simplified Presents Why Baltic is building a group to help businesses As Baltic sees more people moving to town, city leaders are working to form a group to bring more businesses, too.
City How Sioux Falls is using Snapchat to dispel myths about vaccines The city is in the midst of a $100,000 public health marketing campaign aimed at dispelling misinformation and sharing facts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Simplified Presents Silverstar donates $34,000 worth of free washes to nurses, teachers Silverstar celebrated National Nurses Week earlier this month by giving away more than 1,000 free car washes to area nurses.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 5, 2021 This week, we simplify: Mayoral updates, outside art and why core neighborhoods will be getting a glow up
City TenHaken outlines priorities for a growing Sioux Falls Simplified: Mayor Paul TenHaken covered a wide swath of topics during his State of the City address Monday, but there was a common theme: growth. Why it matters: * TenHaken is
Community How to support local art without stepping foot inside a gallery A new group calling themselves the "Backartigans" is working to bring a variety of art to backyards in the downtown Sioux Falls area.
City How Sioux Falls police are preparing for The Link opening Bringing people to The Link instead of to jail will save police time, and officials hope it will create a more therapeutic environment for people as they sober up or detox.
City Sioux Falls needs more housing. This new city group plans to help. Sioux Falls is growing so fast, the housing market is struggling to keep up – and not for lack of trying. Here's how a new group is looking to help.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 28, 2021 This week, we simplify the new triage center, a local nonprofit and why it's hard to buy a bike right now.
Community This nonprofit has been recognizing nurses for a decade The JY6 Foundation in Sioux Falls marks its 10th year working to thank nurses and raise money for cancer research in memory of Jorgen Yde, who died at age 16 in 2011.
Community Bikes are in high demand and short supply In Sioux Falls, some customers are waiting months for their new ride.
Education Everything you need to know about Sioux Falls school board candidates Here you'll find all three parts of our school board candidate series in one place.
