Community How Rapid City is working to solve its childcare crisis A Rapid City foundation is laying the groundwork for a program where parents only pay one third of the cost of childcare.
Simplified Presents How the zoo and butterfly house are celebrating spooky season It's spooky season at the Great Plains Zoo and the Butterfly House and Aquarium. Here's a look at how you can find Halloween fun two weekends in a row this month.
County There's a lot of big feelings about plans to build a new prison near Harrisburg The state announced last week that a new state penitentiary will be built south of Harrisburg. Here's what we know (and what folks have to say about it).
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 6, 2023 Get a look at Sioux Falls' new mobile grocery store, meet cool kids and learn how Southeast Tech is helping first-generation students.
Community Get a look at Sioux Falls' new mobile grocery store A mobile grocery store is ready to hit the road next week, bringing fresh produce and affordable food to areas of town where groceries aren't otherwise accessible.
Simplified Presents How United Way is preparing for the next generation of giving The nature of philanthropy is changing, and with those changes, Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) is finding new ways to connect with donors.
Events Stuff to do: Oct. 6-12 It's a very busy fall weekend with no shortage of things to do. Here's a roundup of what's happening.
Education How Southeast Tech is helping first-generation students Southeast Technical College received national recognition last month for its work in supporting first-generation students.
City Meet the kids helping advise the mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken has selected a group of 16 Sioux Falls high schoolers to serve on his 2023-24 Mayor's Youth Council.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 4, 2023 This week, we simplify old barns, bicycles, marketing hate and a troubling trend in domestic violence.
Community Abuse is becoming more frequent and more severe in Sioux Falls Victim advocates hope raising awareness and removing stigma will help reverse the trend.
City This plan would make Sioux Falls more bikeable The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday got its first look at a plan that, if implemented, would make it possible to safely bicycle anywhere in town.
Simplified Presents This group is working to save a 100-year-old barn The Brandon Historical Society is looking to preserve one of the town's oldest buildings, and they're looking for community partners to help them achieve their goal.
Simplified Presents Hate marketing? This event has your back. The new I Hate Marketing Conference on Oct. 26 will give people an outlet to both express frustrations, share knowledge and build a community of people who can help.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 29, 2023 Where to find fall fun, weekend fun and where local kids go after they graduate.
Community Where to find fall fun in Sioux Falls Here's a "simplified" roundup of where to find all sorts of fall fun in the region.
Education Where Sioux Falls kids go after graduation About 7 in 10 Sioux Falls School District graduates goes on to postsecondary school within six years of earning a diploma.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 27, 2023 Groundbreakings, staffing challenges, pink hair and, ya know, there's an app for that.
Community The Link helps thousands, but staffing struggles 'significant' The Link triage center has seen a higher rate of employee turnover than any other Avera entity, according to Thomas Otten, assistant vice president for Avera Behavioral Health.
Education This app can help you track your kids' schoolwork The Sioux Falls School District has a new way for parents and students to connect with their classrooms. Here’s what you need to know about the district’s new learning management system.
Community Meet the woman making cancer screenings more accessible Erica Lessman is a cancer education and outreach coordinator at Sanford who has worked for more than a decade to help educate Sioux Falls' diverse populations about the importance of regular checkups and cancer screenings.
Education Why enrollment is leveling off in Sioux Falls schools Enrollment numbers in Sioux Falls show the start of an overall plateau as the districts hits its capacity.
