Events Stuff to do: March 6-12 From a big band dance to a big basketball tournament, here's a look at what's going on in Sioux Falls this week.
Simplified Presents The Humane Society has a lot to celebrate this year, and you can be a part of it The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is recognizing record adoptions in 2023 and garnering support for the rest of 2024 during its annual Paws to Celebrate event next month.
Education Meet the 2024 Sioux Falls Teacher of the Year Susan Thies, a fifth grade teacher at Garfield Elementary School, chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about what that recognition means to her, her philosophy on teaching and what's changed over her 24 years with the district.
Simplified Presents Meet the business making heirloom-quality gear for all your adventures Dakota Adventure Supply is crafting heirloom-quality gear made in South Dakota with a focus bringing people together.
Simplified Presents Why a doula should be part of your postpartum support system Many parents struggle through the postpartum period not knowing exactly what they need but knowing they need help. That's where a postpartum doula comes in.
Get Smart Get smart about Founders Day with Sara Lum Sara Lum is the vice president of Startup Sioux Falls. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about Founders Day on March 6 and the inaugural "State of the Startups" event.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 28, 2024 It's a lot of little tidbits this week, from P!NK to ice cream to spring cleaning.
Community Where to donate your stuff as you spring clean Here's a roundup of local organizations who can give your no-longer-needed items a second life.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Feb. 23, 2024 Podcasts, housing help and a little bit of commercial real estate crystal-ball gazing
County Finding housing post-incarceration is tricky. 'Just Home' is helping. A new partnership with the St. Francis House will mean even more available housing units for these hard-to-house folks.
Community What commercial brokers are watching in Sioux Falls this year Sioux Falls is, overall, pretty resilient in the face of some national challenges in the commercial real estate world
SoDak Simplified This new podcast breaks down a crash, a trial and the state leader at the center of it all Here's what you need to know about "Short Walk."
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 21, 2024 It's a lot of city government news, but, like, that's important, ya know?
City City Council shares early draft of childcare priorities Members of the Sioux Falls City Council's regulatory oversight committee on Tuesday shared a draft list of six priorities related to how the city can help address the ongoing childcare crisis.
City How city entertainment venues are breaking records and looking ahead Both the Washington Pavilion and the Denny Sanford Premier Center saw record years in 2023, according to updates shared with the Sioux Falls City Council this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Feb. 16, 2024 You hear people talk about local workforce and business needs quite a bit. Today you'll meet two new organizations working to help.
Community Get to know the South Dakota Black Chamber of Commerce The South Dakota Black Chamber of Commerce (SDBCC) launched earlier this month with the goal of empowering Black business owners and being a conduit for connection to available resources and opportunities.
Health This new apprenticeship will let you test out a healthcare career A new pilot program at Sanford Health is giving people in Sioux Falls the opportunity to test out different jobs in healthcare throughout a first-of-its-kind four-week apprenticeship.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 14, 2024 More visible councilors, more new pools and more reasons to blow off work and watch TV this week.
City Why City Council is working to be more visible in the community Sioux Falls City Council members are working to be more visible in the community as a way to bolster the city's legislative branch and keep the community informed on its work.
Simplified Presents Meet the zoo leader starring on the Drew Barrymore show Conservation Director Stephanie Arne is bringing her animal expertise to daytime television with an appearance on the Drew Barrymore show this week.
City See the latest plans for new pools Right now, the plan is an indoor pool/rec center at Frank Olson, outdoor pool at Kuehn.
