Elections Meet your new city councilors and school board members - so far Low turnout and a yet-undecided at-large race were some of the big takeaways from Tuesday's election results.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: April 5, 2024 Elections, a new Whittier Middle School and a 24/7 way to experience the zoo.
Elections What school board candidates want you to know before you vote Candidates were given a chance to add any other thoughts they want voters to know ahead of Election Day. Here's what they had to say.
Elections School board candidates talk transparency Sioux Falls Simplified asked them how they view transparency in their decision making and if they'd do anything different from the district's current policies regarding public access to information.
Simplified Presents How to watch zoo animals 24/7 on your phone Bears at the Great Plains Zoo now have global visibility through a new partnership with a website called Zoolife.
Education District looks to replace Whittier Middle School by 2030 The Sioux Falls School District is looking at several options for replacing Whittier Middle School, but before any design begins, board members have to decide where exactly they want to put it.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 3, 2024 Council candidates, learning new skills and how to catch the total eclipse in Sioux Falls.
Elections How Council candidates are looking at public transit The city has a new transit provider, Via, who's bringing a focus on more on-demand busing. We asked candidates what they think makes a successful public transit system.
Elections City Council candidates talk public safety priorities We asked candidates how they'll approach funding decisions related to police and public safety.
Elections Here's what else City Council candidates want you to know After all the prepared questions were asked, it was the candidate's turn to go off on whatever topic they chose.
Simplified Presents This program helps businesses 'UPSKILL' their workforce The Sioux Falls Development Foundation has helped more than 300 people receive workforce training through its UPSKILL Program.
Your weekend, simplified: March 29, 2024 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Hope the Easter bunny has an umbrella Election check: Are you finding the election coverage helpful? Reply to let me know or give me a thumbs up/down at the bottom of this email. This weekend, I'
Elections School board candidates on budgeting post-pandemic Sioux Falls is facing a budget shortfall in the coming year as federal pandemic relief funds run dry.
Elections School board candidates talk book bans As book bans become an increasingly prevalent topic for school boards nationwide, we asked school board candidates their take.
Health This is Avera's largest building project in history It's a massive investment in hospital space to care specifically for women and children.
Elections School board candidates talk equity in extracurriculars The school district recently faced a Title IX lawsuit after cutting its gymnastics program. We asked school board candidates a broader question about how they'll approach equity in programming if elected.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 27, 2024 Big plans at the zoo, big dreams of council candidates and a big roundup of upcoming events and Easter egg hunts.
Events Stuff to do: March 27-April 2 Egg hunts, mystery movies and nature walks round out the events happening in Sioux Falls this week.
Elections How council candidates would think about quality of life investments The City Council this year is expected to make decisions regarding a bond to fund quality of life projects like new outdoor pools and a new indoor aquatic and recreation center.
Simplified Presents Meet the woman behind your broadband customer support Director of Customer Experience Operations Noelle Tieszen, the dynamic force behind Midco's Customer Care team, works daily to meet customers' needs in a way that's personal, efficient and done right the first time, every time.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about housing According to recent data from Augustana, the greatest housing shortage is among those who make 30% or less the area median income (AMI) – which is $17,350 for an individual.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about childcare It costs more in one year to send your kid to a childcare center in Sioux Falls than it would to send them to a South Dakota state university.
Community Get a first look at the zoo's big plans for growth The Great Plains Zoo shared a first look at its long-term master plan this week, and it includes some major changes aimed at bringing a better experience to animals and guests alike.
