City Why City Council may not be ready to pass an aquatics bond Sioux Falls City Councilors on Wednesday spent nearly an hour discussing the specifics of a potential $77 million aquatics bond.
Elections Your week, simplified: Nov. 6, 2024 We don't know everything, but here's what we know so far.
Elections Who's representing Sioux Falls in the state legislature? Statewide, Republicans maintained their majority in the South Dakota legislature. In the Sioux Falls area, though, many races are still yet to be decided as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Elections How did ballot measures shake out? The word of the day was, "No" for many South Dakotans as voters shot down six out of seven ballot measures.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 1, 2024 Just here to get you ready for Election Day and also the holiday season.
Holiday This bingo game rewards you for shopping locally this holiday season Sioux Falls Simplified is bringing a new, fun, competitive way to encourage folks to shop locally this holiday season. Here's what you need to know about the "BIN-GO Shop Locally" game.
Elections Your 2024 Election Day survival guide There's quite a bit on the South Dakota ballot. Here's your one-stop guide to help you feel smart and empowered on Election Day.
Education Here's a look at the makeup of Sioux Falls schools Sioux Falls schools are seeing more diversity, more elementary kids eligible for free lunches and fewer kindergarteners. Here are a few main takeaways from demographic and enrollment reports presented to the school board Monday.
Your week, simplified: Oct. 30, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: You're gonna want a long sleeve shirt/jacket under your costume 🗳️ Are you ready? Election Day is less than a week away. Are you feeling informed about the decisions you'll face at the ballot
City How the new bus system is faring so far Thousands of Sioux Fallsians have used on-demand public transit in the first few months, but the new system – which also includes new fixed bus routes – is facing some criticism from paratransit riders.
Get Smart Get smart about patient advocacy and 'concierge nursing' with Nurse Connect Nurses Nicole Hanson and Jackie Faryna launched Nurse Connect earlier this year as a way to help patients navigate care needs both at home and in the clinic.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 25, 2024 Whooping cough, polling data and a unique effort to get out the vote
Community This nonprofit is helping get out the vote in multilingual communities South Dakota Voices for Peace has translated and distributed more than 25,000 sample ballots to help multilingual communities prepare for Election Day.
Health What to know about whooping cough Sioux Falls is seeing an increase in cases of pertussis – also known as whooping cough. Here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 23, 2024 Join me tonight for TRIVIA! Plus catch all the news you need to know this week.
Simplified Presents Why rape and abuse victims are at risk of losing services South Dakota's only 24/7 rape crisis center is facing a significant funding shortfall, and without more support, The Compass Center could be forced to cut both staff and services.
City How Sioux Falls is preparing for more electric vehicles on the road Sioux Falls could see anywhere from 7,500 to 20,000 more electric vehicles on the road in the next decade.
Events Stuff to do: Oct. 23-29 Here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week. Spoiler: It's a LOT of trick or treating.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 18, 2024 Get the most comprehensive (but still simplified) election guide in town.
Simplified Presents These award-winning realtors are going above and beyond Four Sioux Falls real estate professionals were recognized recently with the annual RASE YPN "4 Under 40" award from the REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire (RASE).
Elections Meet the people who want to represent you in Pierre Sioux Falls Simplified reached out to all of the Sioux Falls-area candidates to create the most comprehensive voter guide in town.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 16, 2024 Get smart about Take Back the Night, catch up on tons of events, and don't forget to register to vote.
Get Smart Get smart about Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Kate Feilmeier and Darlene Hillmer Kate Feilmeier and Darlene Hillmar both work at the Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety. They sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about domestic violence and the upcoming Take Back the Night event.
