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.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 22, 2024 Since we're likely to get snowed in, here's some reading material for your weekend.
Community As suicide rates rise, here's where to find help and how to be helpful There is both help out there for folks who need it and ways that you can be helpful in preventing suicides in our community.
Elections What Sioux Falls school board candidates have to say about teacher pay South Dakota has historically been ranked last (or very close to last) in the nation when it comes to teacher pay.
Community The next big high school sport? Video games. South Dakota's first-ever esports state tournament takes place this weekend, and it'll be a fully sanctioned sport starting in the fall.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 20, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Don't put those shovels away just yet... Cheers to my better half: It's my husband's birthday tomorrow, so please indulge me while I sing his praises for a minute. Sioux Falls Simplified
Elections What candidates have to say about the 2050 vision for the Riverline District Mayor Paul TenHaken last month laid out a 2050 vision for the Riverline District that includes a new downtown convention center.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about roads There are about 900 miles of roads within the city, and that number grows by about 10-15 miles each year.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about growth Sioux Falls' population has exceeded 213,000 (which, by the way, is almost the same size as Des Moines, Iowa). Here's what candidates are watching as that growth continues.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 15, 2024 Get ready for some election content (and also some cool news on affordable housing and a cool person you should know.)
City How the city is looking to fill housing gaps City Council in the coming months will be asked to approve two different projects aimed at bringing more affordable housing options for those most at-risk of homelessness.
Elections Meet the people who want to represent you on the Sioux Falls School Board Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board.
