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.
City Crime isn't going up, but it is getting more complicated The rate of crime is relatively flat (and in some cases, decreasing) in Sioux Falls, but Police Chief Jon Thum says that doesn't mean cops' jobs are getting easier.
City Here's the city's latest effort to address affordable housing needs The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to allocate $4 million to increase the number of affordable housing units.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 15, 2023 Arts, flu shots and how to help dozens of local nonprofits.
Community Will a city arts coordinator help ease tension between artists and the city? There's a sense of tension between the City of Sioux Falls a number of local artists. But recent changes to a city arts board and a new full-time employee dedicated to the arts signal an opportunity for change.
Simplified Presents How you can help dozens of nonprofits with one gift It takes as little as $5 to make a big difference in the lives of children, vulnerable adults and people in crisis.
Simplified Presents Need employees? Learn best practices at this workforce summit The Sioux Falls Development Foundation WIN in Workforce Summit will bring a full day of learning, sharing best practices and inspiration on how to prepare for future workforce needs.
Health Get smart about cold and flu season with Dr. Joshua Crabtree Dr. Joshua Crabtree sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the upcoming cold and flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine and a classic reminder that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 13, 2023 This week, we simplify big changes for 911, the 2024 city budget and a plan to bring back open gym for the community.
City Why firefighters are helping fill gaps in 911 dispatch staffing It's a year of big changes for Metro Communications. Here's a look at one of the lesser-known changes coming.
City What City Council added to next year’s budget (and what didn’t make the cut) The Sioux Falls City Council approved a record high $800 million budget Tuesday night.
Simplified Presents Moving soon? Ask these internet questions As you look for a new place, Midco is sharing exactly what to know to get the best internet service available.
City How the city is looking to bring back open gym The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department has a plan for bringing back open gym on the weekends now that it's no longer available at community centers.
Simplified Presents How Drug Court participants are finding recovery through peer support A recent grant from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is helping create a network of peers to help Drug Court participants navigate the path to recovery.
Your week, simplified: Sept. 7, 2023 Happy Thursday! Megan here. Weather check: Smokey, then 70s. 🥫Have you donated food yet? There's still two days to donate to our food drive in partnership with Startup Sioux Falls. Get all the details here! Or, save yourself a trip downtown and
Simplified Presents Concerned about housing needs? This summit is for you. The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's annual Growth Summit is focusing on "Filling the Housing Gap." Here's what you need to know about the upcoming event.
Get Smart Get smart about Beer Choir with Bart Torbert Long-time musician and educator Bart Torbert is bringing Beer Choir to Sioux Falls with the first event from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Remedy Brewing Company.
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 7-14 From music to makers, here's a look at where to find some fun this week.
Education As construction begins, here's a look at plans for the new northwest elementary school Dirt is moving on the site of a new elementary school in northwest Sioux Falls. Here's a look at the next steps for the building, including renderings of what it'll look like when completed.
Simplified Presents A simple way to help the hungry Donate to the food drive this week to support Feeding South Dakota! The drive is sponsored by Sioux Falls Simplified and Startup Sioux Falls.
