Sioux Falls Simplified (Page 19)

Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 10, 2023

Meet a Sioux Falls woman who served in the Navy during WWII.

What Veterans Day means to this 100-year-old Sioux Falls Navy veteran

Rosalie Ovenden served as a records keeper for Bunker Hill Naval Air Station in Indiana during World War II. The now-100-year-old Sioux Falls resident talked to Sioux Falls Simplified about her experience in the service.

Your week, simplified: Nov. 8, 2023

Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: It'd be pretty nice if it wasn't for the wind This week, buckle up, it's newsy! But don't worry– I kept most of it short and sweet. You'll

County

How the county is trying to get full ownership of the fairgrounds

The Minnehaha County Commission on Tuesday unanimously voted to take legal action to figure out if there's a way around the restrictions on what the county can do with the W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds

Simplified Presents

Meet Tea's new city administrator

The City of Tea has a new city administrator, and he's bringing lots of regional experience to what's a relatively new position for the fast-growing community.

Sustainability

Stop putting your recyclables in plastic bags

The City of Sioux Falls wants to remind you that plastic bags cannot be recycled as recycling rates decline citywide.

Newsletter

Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 3, 2023

How boutiques are banding together and what's the latest on major road projects in Sioux Falls

Community

How boutiques are working together this holiday season

Downtown boutiques are banding together to encourage people to shop local and to come downtown, even when it's cold.

Events

Stuff to do: Nov. 3-9

Here's a look at what's happening this week.

City

Sick of orange cones? City wraps up construction season

Here's a look at the status of some of the big street construction projects in the city.

Your week, simplified: Nov. 1, 2023

Happy Wednesday! Megan here. First things first, this issue is brought to you by SoDak Stays. * SoDak Stays offers cozy short-term rentals styled for your South Dakota adventure. They're not just a property management company, they're creating a home away

Community

Even with more support, unhoused people don't have enough spots to sleep

It's been over a year since the city convened a task force to study homelessness in Sioux Falls -- have things gotten better?

City

Five lesser-known features in the new Public Safety Campus

The City of Sioux Falls officially opened its new, state-of-the-art Public Safety Campus on Saturday.

Simplified Presents

There is space for you to heal

The mission of Selah Space is the same three years in, but the depth and breadth of the wellness cooperative's offering has grown tremendously. Here's what you need to know ahead of the grand re-opening.

Newsletter

Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 27, 2023

How Sioux Falls is helping one of its own, what to do for Halloween and what happens to your body when you get spooked?

Health

What happens to your body when you get spooked?

Is being scared bad for your health? Not necessarily...

Community

How the community is supporting 'everybody's best friend'

Within just over a week, friends, family and the broader Sioux Falls community have raised more than $16,000 to support 34-year-old Ty Vuong.

Get Smart

Get smart about the Foster Network with Holly Renken

Holly Renken is a member of the executive board for The Foster Network in Sioux Falls. She chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about what it's like to be a foster parent, what kids need and how to support the work the nonprofit is doing in the community.

Events

Stuff to do: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

Here's a roundup of Halloween fun.

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: Oct. 25, 2023

Catch up on the city's plans to regulate rentals, the opening of the new public safety training campus and a new opportunity for middle schoolers.

Why City Council is looking to update rental rules

Here's a look at what's coming and what it means for property owners.

Education

Middle schoolers will soon have a new place to go after class

Boys and Girls Club of the Sioux Empire announced this week plans to build a new facility at George McGovern Middle School.

Simplified Presents

Meet the region's new economic development leader

Tyler Tordsen is the new president and CEO of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance, the state's largest regional nonprofit economic development organization.

Newsletter

Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 20, 2023

Spooks abound.

Get Smart

Get smart about haunted houses with Jaycees Feargrounds

It's the 50th anniversary of the Jaycees Feargrounds. Here's a look at how it all comes together.

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