City What's the vision for downtown a decade from now? The City of Sioux Falls' Downtown 2035 plan would bring expanded boundaries, year-round activity, better walkability and clear "brand identity" to the city's core.
Community How Sioux Falls' theater scene is evolving Sioux Falls’ local theater scene is both growing and carving out new niches in culture and entertainment.
Simplified Presents How a Tea coffee shop is supporting entrepreneurial kids The Kid Biz program is encouraging young entrepreneurs by giving kids a place where customers come to them.
City Councilor criticizes city's 'failure' to sell unfinished parking ramp "We're sitting on a huge piece of property," Councilor Curt Soehl said. "Nothing's going forward."
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 6, 2023 Happy Thursday! Megan here. Status check: I hope you all had a lovely Independence Day, and that those of you with young kids/scared pets are able to catch up on sleep in the very near future. Weather check: Perfection! We had July in
City Sioux Falls' long-term spending plan has more than doubled in a decade Mayor Paul TenHaken late last week released a plan to spend more than $1.1 billion on city capital improvement projects over the next five years.
Sustainability This pilot program is helping Brandon save water Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that requires little to no irrigation because it uses plants that thrive in an area's natural ecosystem.
Simplified Presents How Barre3 brought balanced wellness to Sioux Falls Barre3 Sioux Falls is celebrating its seventh birthday this month. Here's a look at how this boutique fitness studio built a local wellness community.
Events Stuff to do: July 6-13 It's a busy week in Sioux Falls! Here's a look at some of the events happening around town.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 30, 2023 Get smart about helping unhoused folks, find some Fourth of July fun and get an update on some big plans for a Brandon park.
Community How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls There's plenty of fun to be had to celebrate the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls. Here's a look at what's happening.
Simplified Presents How public-private partnerships are transforming a Brandon park Public-private partnerships are bringing big changes and big developments to Brandon's Aspen Park.
Events Stuff to do: June 30-July 6 The fireworks are definitely top of mind for folks, but there's plenty more to do in town over the next week.
Get Smart Get smart about helping unhoused people with Rep. Kadyn Wittman Kadyn Wittman is a Democratic state lawmaker representing District 15 in Sioux Falls. We caught up with her about what she learned and what she's bringing back to South Dakota.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 28, 2023 This week, even the "simplified" versions of the stories today aren't that simple. So, let's dig a little deeper, shall we?
Sustainability What residents had to say about Sioux Falls' sustainability plan The city's sustainability plan has changed significantly from its initial release over a year ago.
Community Why Sioux Falls parents can't afford to work — or stay home 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.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 23, 2023 Meet some impressive kids, find local events and learn about an effort to bridge the digital divide in Sioux Falls.
Community How a $50,000 donation will help connect more Sioux Falls families to the internet Thousands of Sioux Falls families are eligible for federal funds to help support internet access.
Community Meet the kid entrepreneurs preparing for launch About 50 kids will participate in the Children's Business Fair next week.
Events Stuff to do: June 23-29 From playing detective to playing with animals, here's a roundup of local happenings this week.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 21, 2023 This week, we simplify possible solutions to the childcare crisis, a new public safety training center and the latest City Council news.
Community 'People have to take action': How Sioux Falls can solve its childcare crisis Childcare tuition is unaffordable for about 9 in every 10 Sioux Falls families who don't qualify for state childcare assistance.
City See the features of the new public safety training center Sioux Falls is spending $55 million on a new state-of-the-art public safety training center set to open later this year. Here's a look at what the new campus will bring to town.
City How the city plans to spend about $11.8M in surplus funds That funding will unlock an additional $3.25 million in donations.
