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!
City How the city is looking to redevelop the next bit of the rail yard The city this week announced plans to bring a new, nearly $100 million development to downtown, coinciding with the sale of a segment of the railyard. Here's what you need to know.
Your week, simplified: June 5, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Maybe a little more rain before a warm weekend 👀 A new thing: Did you catch my email on Monday? (There's a chance it went to your 'promotions folder' – if that's been a
A Little Help How deodorant and clean socks can inspire hope Last year, Journey of Hope distributed 18,000 hygiene products and partnered with 33 agencies in Sioux Falls – including 11 schools.
Elections Find S.D. primary election results for the Sioux Falls area The 2025 South Dakota Legislature makeup is looking a bit clearer after Tuesday's primary election
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 31, 2024 Here's your guide to the primary election on Tuesday, fun at the zoo, and so much more.
Community This former teacher's book club emphasizes learning at any age Steve Hamersma may have retired from teaching, but he's still finding ways to flex his muscles as an educator by leading a book club at Good Samaritan Society - Prairie Creek.
Simplified Presents More homes, businesses coming to Brandon New developments in Brandon will bring lots of housing units, space for new business and new park features. Meanwhile, the city is also prioritizing maintaining its existing neighborhoods.
