Simplified Presents His commitment to learning helped him advance quickly. Meet Jonathan. Jonathan Ekberg credits his background as a handyman, his dedication to hard work and his high-quality training for his fast advancement at Silverstar Car Wash. Here's his story.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 13, 2022 This week, we simplify school budgets, food deserts and next steps for downtown's unfinished parking ramp.
Events Stuff to do: July 13-19 There's lots to do in Sioux Falls this week, from pizza pilgrimages to princess parties. Here's a look.
City What's next for the unfinished downtown parking ramp? The unfinished parking ramp at 10th Street and Mall Avenue will see some temporary updates until a new development partner can be found.
Community More kids are going hungry in Sioux Falls as food deserts persist The data also showed the persistence of food deserts that disproportionately affect low income residents and people of color.
Education What's in Sioux Falls schools' $300 million budget Sioux Falls school board members on Monday gave final approval to a more than $300 million budget for the coming fiscal year.
Simplified Presents What to know about the new black bear exhibit at the zoo Here's a look at the new exhibit's features, as well as how you can help more animals see upgraded habitats in the future.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 6, 2022 This week, we simplify the housing market, challenges nonprofits are facing with inflation and Mayor TenHaken's $931 million spending plan.
Community Why housing prices (likely) won't fall as the market stabilizes Rising interest rates will start to slow the housing market, but in Sioux Falls, growth is keeping prices high.
Community How inflation is affecting local nonprofits As costs increase, more people are turning to local organizations for help.
Events Stuff to do this week: July 6-12 Sioux Falls has a brand new festival coming to town this weekend. Plus, catch some local theater and some ways to spend time outside -- check it out!
City How TenHaken's wants to spend $931 million in the next five years Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced his biggest capital budget to date with plans to spend $931 million over the next five years. Here's a look at what's included.
Simplified Presents How to find wellness virtually in a new 'online sanctuary' Selah Space's new online sanctuary gives people a space to find connection and healing virtually and at an accessible price point.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 29, 2022 This week we simplify S.D.'s new(ish) abortion law, Fourth of July festivities and how English learners are faring in Sioux Falls.
SoDak Simplified What we know – and don't know – about S.D.'s newly activated abortion law Abortion is now illegal across the state of South Dakota, but questions remain as to how the law will be implemented, as well as how exceptions to the abortion ban will be determined.
Community How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls From parades to picnics to performances, there's no shortage of holiday activities in Sioux Falls this weekend. Here's a guide to what's happening (and a reminder of local rules).
Simplified Presents Why you can't recycle plastic bags – and what to do instead You can't throw plastic bags in your recycling bin. Here's what to do instead.
Simplified Presents How Baltic's new mayor is planning for growth Baltic's new mayor has a sales background, a passion for public service and an eye toward growth in the future. Meet Deborah McIsaac.
Events Stuff to do: June 29 - July 5 Happy Fourth of July weekend! If you're not up for celebrating (or if you need even more to do), here's some other things you can do this week in Sioux Falls.
Education Most English learner students are gaining proficiency - but 3 in 10 saw no growth this spring Sioux Falls has more than 2,600 students in its K-12 EL program.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 22, 2022 This week, we simplify local food, youth centers and how animals are staying cool at the zoo.
Community This group wants to help Sioux Falls produce more food locally A new community group is looking to increase urban agriculture in Sioux Falls.
Simplified Presents How zoo animals - and guests - are beating the heat for Zippity Zoo Day With triple-digit temperatures this week, the staff at the zoo is working hard to make sure animals are comfortable.
City How the YMCA plans to spend a $500,000 grant from the city The city plans to give the Sioux Falls YMCA $500,000 of federal pandemic relief money over the next three years to help with the youth center programming.
Events Stuff to do: June 22-28 From Juneteenth celebrations to the 605 Summer Classic to the Peach Festival, here's a roundup of what's happening.
