Simplified Presents Everything you need to know about the zoo's new lion exhibit Zookeepers sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to answer all of your lion-related questions.
Simplified Presents Q&A: Meet Barre3 instructor Miranda Velgersdyk Meet Miranda Velgersdyk, one of the instructors at Barre3 Sioux Falls.
A Little Help What your support means for Journey of Hope Sioux Falls Simplified readers raised more than $5,000 for local nonprofit Journey of Hope during the month of June as part of the inaugural 'A Little Help' give-back campaign.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 28, 2024 Big zoo news, big "A Little Help" news, and a little round-up of Independence Day fun.
A Little Help Why your neighbors are supporting Journey of Hope "The true gift from Journey of Hope is one of dignity and support in a time of need."
Community This $25 million gift is a 'game changer' for the zoo's future plans The Great Plains Zoo took a big step closer to bringing a new aquarium, education center and butterfly rainforest to its campus thanks to a $25 million gift announced Thursday from billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford.
Simplified Presents How to celebrate the Fourth of July in the Sioux Metro From parades to hot dogs to fireworks, here's a look at how the region is celebrating this year.
Your week, simplified: June 26, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Less rain. 🎉A Little Help update: You lovely people have raised more than $4,500 for Journey of Hope!! That means our $5,000 goal is well within reach, and with five days left in June, I'
Education Don't want your kid staring at screens all day? This is the group for you. A group of parents are advocating for a more low-tech approach to education both in and out of the classroom.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 21, 2024 An update on A Little Help, a yoga Q&A, and the important question: Will it EVER stop raining?
A Little Help How Journey of Hope is helping kids process trauma through art It's not about being "good" at art or completing a project to get a good grade, said Lisa Brunick, a longtime art teacher and licensed art therapist who leads the art session. It's about feeling your feelings.
Get Smart Get smart about yoga with Sarah Lindemulder Sarah Lindemulder has been teaching yoga since 2012, and last year, she opened her own studio – Joy Collective Yoga.
Weather Will it ever stop raining? The Sioux Falls area has seen about four more inches of rain this year than normal -- and that's coming off of several years of drought, so you're not off base thinking it's particularly rainy this year.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 19, 2024 Pool costs, safer downtown walks and some good news from "A Little Help."
City These new downtown features aim to make pedestrians safer The city's active transit board this week approved plans to test out several "bump outs" in downtown as a way to calm traffic and keep pedestrians safe. Here's what you need to know.
City What should it cost to use public pools? The cost to use proposed new indoor pools and recreation centers is too high, several City Councilors told Sioux Falls Simplified this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 14, 2024 What you need to know going into the weekend and the latest feature from our A Little Help campaign.
A Little Help This new partnership will help connect more kids to hygiene products Journey of Hope will connect hundreds of Sioux Falls kids from low-income families with free and accessible hygiene products.
Your week, simplified: June 12, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. First things first: This issue is brought to you by Dorothy's List. * Dorothy’s List is where you find businesses and organizations with a track record of being LGBTQ+ friendly. Friends of Dorothy’s back up their support
City Council divided on how much to charge to visit new indoor pools A family pass to the city's new indoor pools and recreation centers could cost as much as $88 per month, depending on how much City Council is willing to subsidize the new facilities.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 7, 2024 Short and sweet because it's a busy weekend all around!
