Simplified Presents How tourism supports economic development The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is teaming up with Southeast South Dakota Tourism to promote the region and encourage both tourism and, ultimately, more economic development.
Events Stuff to do: Nov. 4-10 Halloween is over, and we're already seeing some festive Christmassy events popping up. Plus, get some behind-the-scenes looks at history both via a local documentary and a local tour.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Nov. 2, 2022 This week, we simplify Minnehaha County races, the RSV spike and why the city is looking to buy more land by the events complex.
SoDak Simplified Your guide to Minnehaha County races With so many big statewide races on the ballot, you'd be forgiven for forgetting there are also county-level races. But, fear not. We've got you covered.
City Why the city is looking to get more land by the events center campus The City of Sioux Falls is looking to acquire two parcels of land from the county. Here's a look at the why behind the proposed acquisition.
Health What to know about the current spike in RSV cases Sioux Falls hospitals (and hospitals across the country) are seeing a spike in RSV cases much earlier in the year than normal. Here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 28, 2022 This weekend, we are keeping it short and sweet. Get smart about short-term rentals and find some Halloweekend fun.
Events Stuff to do: Oct. 28 - Nov. 3 It's Halloween weekend and most everything to do for the week includes something spooky.
Get Smart Get smart about short-term rentals with Kayla Huizing Kayla Huizing runs SoDak Stays with her husband Albert Huizing. We chatted with her about the local Airbnb and short-term rental scene.
Simplified Presents This new event hall aims to bring community, legacy to Lennox A new 9,500-square-foot event space is coming to Lennox, and owner Allie McLouth hopes it becomes a legacy she can leave behind for her children.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 26, 2022 This week, we simplify future plans for the zoo/aquarium, statewide races on the November ballot and the makeup of Sioux Falls schools.
Education See how the makeup of Sioux Falls schools is changing The trend? More diversity, thousands of kids with special education needs and dozens of languages spoken.
Community More than a merger: How Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium plans to expand in the next decade The big future vision doesn't stop once the zoo and butterfly house are combined as the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium. Here's a look at the plan for the next decade.
Simplified Presents How hands-on support helped this woman grow her business Midco's team supports business owners by meeting them where they are and building strong relationships.
SoDak Simplified SoDak Simplified: Your guide to all statewide races South Dakotans could see a new governor, new representation in Congress and new faces in a number of statewide roles. There are also lots of incumbents in the running.
Simplified Presents How to find a good, clean spook this weekend Spooky season is in full swing, and that means Silverstar Car Wash's annual Haunted Car Wash is back.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 21, 2022 Get smart about local theater and catch up on some big issues impacting Minnehaha County.
County Why the county is talking about a new $50 million juvenile detention center The Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center is running out of space. Here's a look at a proposed solution.
Get Smart Get smart about local theater (and original musicals) with Luke Tatge We chatted with playwright Luke Tatge about the local theater scene and the upcoming debut of his original musical, "Salem."
Simplified Presents How regional wastewater treatment could bring more growth to the metro Area communities are talking about creating a centralized, regional facility that'll help everyone meet the growing needs for wastewater treatment in the county.
Events Stuff to do: Oct. 21-27 Check out some of these autumnal activities before the season is gone or find something a little less scary to attend.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 19, 2022 This week, we simplify casino rules, Whittier's 100th birthday and special financing for a new affordable-ish housing project.
City Why two councilors are looking to tighten the reins on casinos Two Sioux Falls city councilors are looking at ways the city can have more say in how many video lottery licenses are approved.
Education Whittier Middle School is about to turn 100. What's next for the district's oldest building? It might be the last big milestone birthday for the building as administrators plan for its future replacement.
Simplified Presents The 10 scariest things people have tried to recycle In honor of spooky season, our friends at Millennium Recycling compiled a list of the scariest things they've found that do not belong in recycling bins.
