City What's next for public event spaces as community centers shift focus? City councilors are asking the parks department to find new options for community members looking to host events and find weekend recreation as the school district takes over responsibility of Sioux Falls’ five community centers.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 9, 2023 We simplify new parks, pollinators and so, so many events this weekend.
City Why a planned downtown park just keeps getting bigger It started out as an ice ribbon and accessible playground. Today, the plans for Jacobson Plaza have expanded to add even more features – and a cost that's quadruple the initial estimate.
City See what's next for the downtown River Greenway The city is ready to go to bid for the next phase of the downtown River Greenway thanks to the help of a $750,000 gift from Lloyd Companies. Here's a look at what's to come.
Events Stuff to do: June 9-15 It's a busy weekend in Sioux Falls with no shortage of fun things to do.
Simplified Presents How the zoo and butterfly house are doing more to help pollinators The Great Plains Zoo is intensifying its efforts to conserve Dakota skipper butterflies and other pollinators. Here’s a look at what they are doing and how you can learn more at this weekend's Flutterfest event.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 7, 2023 This week, we simplify carbon pipelines, city housing programs and trafficking survivor resources.
How the city spent $3.6 million on housing projects last year Here's a look at some of the programs funded and who they helped.
Community This nonprofit wants you to know trafficking happens here "Constant prevention and education is key to be able to identify what is happening within our community," Executive Director Becky Simmons told City Council Tuesday afternoon.
How CO2 pipelines will be regulated in Minnehaha County The Minnehaha County Commission voted Tuesday morning to approve an ordinance to regulate the zoning of carbon dioxide pipelines.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: June 2, 2023 Get smart about Pride Month, catch up with the Levitt and find tons of events.
Community How the Levitt is building community in its fifth year Levitt at the Falls is gearing up for its fifth summer of free concerts in downtown Sioux Falls.
Events Stuff to do: June 2 - June 8 Summer is in full swing now that we've hit June. Here's a few activities to kick off your month with music, food and fun.
Get Smart Get smart about Pride Month with Rachel Polan Rachel Polan is the marketing director for Sioux Falls Pride and has lived in Sioux Falls since 2015. They chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about activities going on this month, ways to support LGBTQ+ people and the joy of picnics in the park.
How a planned halfway house surprised both neighbors and the city Simplified: A religious nonprofit recently purchased some apartments in the All Saints neighborhood near downtown. The goal is to expand halfway house programming for people leaving incarceration, but both neighbors
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 31, 2023 This week, we simplify medicaid expansion, plans for a new halfway house and a new wedding venue coming to Crooks.
Simplified Presents How local development experts teamed up with a new Crooks wedding venue A new, industrial-style wedding venue will open in Crooks this year.
Health Medicaid expansion in South Dakota, simplified In the next month, an estimated 52,000 more people in South Dakota will be eligible for Medicaid benefits. Here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 26, 2023 Get smart about summer safety, catch up on the latest zoo fun and find our weekly event guide.
Get Smart Get smart about summer safety with Dr. Bianca Johnson Dr. Bianca Johnson is a pediatrician at the Sanford Health clinic in Harrisburg.
Simplified Presents The Great Plains Zoo is turning 60. What's new this summer? As the zoo gears up for a big kickoff to its 60th season this weekend, here's a look at new ways you can hang out around the animals this summer.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 24, 2023 This week, we simplify utility rates, airport plans and the Class of 2023.
Education What the Class of 2023 commencement speakers want you to know "I just know we'll do great things," Jefferson High School graduate Zouhera Mahamed said. "That's it."
City What's in the airport's $130 million expansion plan? The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is estimating big increases in both cargo and passengers flying through town in the coming decades.
