Community Take some art, leave some art at this little free lending library The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. downtown has turned its "Occupied Gallery" into a little free art library. Here's how it works.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 15, 2023 This week, we simplify some big changes to the city's sustainability plan, your guide to St. Patrick's Day events and how your home could get renovated on HGTV.
City How Sioux Falls' sustainability plan changed in the last year – and why some are concerned The city's drafted sustainability goals have shifted from net-zero emissions by 2050 to zero mention of "climate change" or "greenhouse gases."
Just For Fun You could have your home renovated on HGTV A reality home renovation show set in Sioux Falls has been renewed for a second season, and you've got a chance to be featured.
Events Stuff to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Go green! There are tons of events happening both in and out of downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 10, 2023 This week, we simplify mobile bus passes, Broadway shows, and Women's History Month.
Get Smart Get smart about Women's History Month with Sadie Swier We caught up with Sadie Swier, director of SD CEO East Women's Business Center, to talk about women in the workforce and Women's History Month.
Community How the Washington Pavilion is celebrating 25 years of Broadway shows The Washington Pavilion is bringing two week-long shows as part of its 25th Broadway Performance Series.
Simplified Presents How an expanding Palisades State Park will bolster Garretson Palisades State Park will nearly triple the available camping spots in the coming years, as well as constructing a new welcome center and several other upgrades.
Simplified Presents Why the 'Mother of Sustainability' is coming to Sioux Falls Former prime minister of Norway and noted "Mother of Sustainability" Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland will speak in Sioux Falls next week at the 26th Boe Forum on Public Affairs.
City You can now buy bus tickets on your phone Sioux Area Metro now has a mobile ticketing option through an app called Token Transit. Here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 7, 2023 This week, we simplify student data, crime stats and a new approach to helping unhoused folks.
Courts Crime isn't really increasing, but collaboration in justice system is The latest crime statistics from the Sioux Falls Police Department show little change. What is changing, though, is how the city, state and legal systems are working together.
City This program would take a proactive approach to addressing homelessness The city is looking to hire a street outreach team to actively engage with unhoused people in the community and help connect them with services.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are using data to more efficiently help kids The Sioux Falls School District has a new system for tracking and visualizing student data.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 1, 2023 This week, we simplify Airbnb rules and greenhouse grants.
Education How a new greenhouse will help prepare Harrisburg students for future careers A federal grant is helping Harrisburg High School add a greenhouse, hydroponics, and other farming and agriculture technology to students.
County Here's the latest on Minnehaha County's plans to regulate Airbnbs The Minnehaha County Planning Commission on Monday voted to recommend approval to an ordinance that would define "short-term rentals" and set some parameters for how those properties can operate.
City This blizzard, simplified Here's a quick rundown of resources and what you need to know today and tomorrow.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 22, 2023 The future of public transit, the latest city news and the complexity of the childcare crisis.
Community Even if businesses start paying part of childcare costs, it won't be enough Even if Sioux Falls businesses start helping cover the costs of childcare for employees, it likely won't be enough to bridge the gap between what parents can afford and what it takes to pay childcare providers a competitive wage.
City What's in Sioux Falls' plan for the future of public transit? The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved the latest Transit Development Plan, which outlines goals for the future of city busing – including a desire to see more people riding.
Simplified Presents A day in the life of a car wash attendant Many people at Silverstar Car Wash started their career as a wash bay attendant. Here's a look at what a day in the life of that job looks like.
