Community Even if Apple Tree stays open, the childcare crisis will remain Even if funders are found to save the Apple Tree centers in the short-term, childcare advocates agree more long-term, systemic solutions are needed to address the ongoing crisis in Sioux Falls.
Community How LGBTQ+ folks are finding faith, community in new spaces In recent months, Sioux Falls has seen several new resources for the LGBTQ+ community, including the state's first-ever LGBTQ+ Christian ministry – Shepherd's Table.
City Sioux Falls has options to solve its childcare crisis. Will the city's elected leaders help? Elected officials are divided on how to help – and if the city even has a role to play at all.
City What City Council wants state lawmakers to focus on in 2024 Top of the list? The council wants lawmakers to help them keep their options open for the future of a collection of taxidermy animals from the Delbridge Museum.
Simplified Presents How to give yourself the gift of balance in the new year Barre3 Sioux Falls can help you start the year feeling strong, mindful and balanced in body and mind. All you have to do is commit to yourself.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 15, 2023 Space exploration, winning REALTORs, and a massive blow to Sioux Falls' childcare scene.
Education How S.D. students became finalists to work with NASA Engineering students at South Dakota State University are now among six finalists globally in a NASA competition to design a rover to explore the coldest regions of the moon.
Simplified Presents Meet these award-winning young real estate agents in Sioux Falls Four Sioux Falls realtors were recognized recently with the annual RASE YPN "4 Under 40" award from the REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire (RASE). Meet the winners and learn what sets them apart.
Community Apple Tree to close all Sioux Falls childcare locations In perhaps the most dramatic and visible example of the childcare crisis in Sioux Falls, hundreds of parents will be seeking new options for their kids come January.
Community How folks are working to get more people downtown From new events to paid helpers to pulling weeds, there's a lot of work going into making sure downtown is a destination year-round.
Simplified Presents This long-time local printer is evolving with new acquisition An acquisition earlier this month is bringing two long-time Sioux Falls businesses under the same roof. Here's what you need to know about the new service offerings and future growth coming to Panther Premier Print Solutions.
County The design for a new, $45M Lincoln County courthouse is taking shape Lincoln County Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve design concepts and, more significantly for taxpayers, the maximum price tag on a new courthouse.
Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 8, 2023 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Still warm, but it might turn snowy on Saturday Member check: I'm thrilled to say we've added 15 new Sioux Falls Simplified members in December, and I'd love to see that number
Simplified Presents How Midco works to be a force for good in the community Midco Foundation grant applications are open, but the company focuses on empowering team members to be a force for good all year round.
Simplified Presents Your Simplified Gift Guide is here Unique local businesses are what makes Sioux Falls cool. By supporting them, we not only ensure they're here to stay, but we also can find cool stuff we wouldn't find anywhere else.
City What's the greatest need for housing in Sioux Falls? Sioux Falls doesn't have enough studio and one-bedroom apartments for its poorest residents, according to research released Tuesday from Augustana University.
SoDak Simplified How Gov. Noem's budget proposal could affect Sioux Falls Gov. Kristi Noem stood before lawmakers and the public on Tuesday to deliver her annual budget address, proposing a more than 7.2 billion in spending for the next fiscal year.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 1, 2023 A vision for Family Park, a growing Outdoor Campus and a significant budget shortfall facing a local shelter.
