Simplified Presents Your week, simplified: Sept. 21, 2022 This week, we simplify crime stats, COVID boosters and next steps for the downtown parking ramp.
City Crime is steady in Sioux Falls, but cops worry about more repeat offenders Law enforcement officials say the big issues to worry about are repeat offenders, stolen guns and the prevalence of drugs.
City Why City Council wants to keep an open mind about the future of the downtown parking ramp The vibe at Tuesday's council meeting was largely, "We're open to pretty much anything, as long as the process works this time."
Health What to know about the new COVID booster – and where to find it The latest booster shot to prevent against newer strains of COVID-19 is now available in Sioux Falls. Here's what you need to know and where to find it.
Simplified Presents How the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is helping address housing shortages regionally Here's a look at how the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (SMGA) is working – often behind-the-scenes – to find solutions for regional communities.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 16, 2022 Learn what went into the final 2023 city budget and catch up on some big changes at Children's Inn.
Community How a new name, building will help Children's Inn serve more victims of domestic violence Children's Inn is preparing to move into a brand new facility in east-central Sioux Falls, and with the new building comes a new name.
City What's in the final city budget – and what didn't make the cut The Sioux Falls City Council passed a $646 million budget Tuesday night, but not without making some tweaks to the plan initially proposed by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 16-23 There's something for everyone this weekend in Sioux Falls, from live music to Legos.
Why we need your support Happy Thursday! Megan here. Over the next several weeks, you’re going to see several notes from me as part of a membership campaign. * TL;DR I’m going to ask you to consider financially supporting the news you’re reading here. As an
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 14, 2022 This week, we simplify new schools, new(ish) taxes and the Backstreet Boys underwear.
City Why downtown is looking to property owners to pay more Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. wants to find ways to fund more staff, more marketing for local businesses and more maintenance downtown. Their proposed solution? Having property owners kick in more cash.
Education Sioux Falls is ready for a new elementary school – maybe two The new building (the first one, at least) will also come with some redrawn boundaries, shifting around where kids in certain parts of town go to school.
Just For Fun Meet the woman who caught a Backstreet Boy's underwear Melissa Pelkofer said her long drive to see the Backstreet Boys this weekend was worth it – especially because she brought home a very unique souvenir: Kevin Richardson's underwear.
Simplified Presents How Selah Space is creating room for women to work Selah Space is now offering a co-working space in an effort to give women a safe, comfortable space to focus and get work done.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 7, 2022 This week, we simplify affordable housing, city budget news and how Tik Tok is recruiting people to Sioux Falls.
City Sioux Falls latest affordable housing project? $300,000 new-construction homes. A planned development in northeast Sioux Falls hopes to offer new-construction homes for between $232,000 and $323,000 in a plan to make more accessible housing in the city.
Community How Tik Tok, more digital spending will help Experience Sioux Falls attract visitors "We've gotta push to another level. We’re not satisfied here," CEO Teri Schmidt said. "We’ve gotta get Sioux Falls back up where we should’ve been had we not had COVID."
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 7-13 Ready for some fall fun? From apple picking to dog charcuterie to dachshund racing, here's a look at what's happening this week.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 2, 2022 Get smart about library cards and the changing local media scene.
Community How local news in Sioux Falls is changing The local news landscape in Sioux Falls is seeing legacy, corporately-owned media outlets shrink as startup, locally-owned news outlets grow. The latest example? The Dakota Scout.
Get Smart Get smart about library cards with Jodi Fick We chatted with Siouxland Libraries Director Jodi Fick about library card costs (spoiler: $0), her favorite library features and what's on her nightstand right now.
Events Stuff to do: September 2-8 Grab the pumpkin spice lattes, friends. It's fall activity season now.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 31, 2022 This week, we simplify growth in Harrisburg (shocker), the future of city pools and how the zoo is working on global conservation.
Education Harrisburg voters will decide the fate of a $30 million bond to build a new elementary school The Harrisburg School District is asking voters to pass a $30 million bond to fund construction of a new elementary school, as well as some updates to South Middle School. Here's what you need to know.
