Community Butterfly House celebrates 20-year anniversary. What's next? The Butterfly House and Aquarium is recognizing its 20th anniversary this week with lots of fun family events. What's in store for the future?
Events Stuff to do: New Year's Eve edition Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, a big theme party, a sober party or something active to do, we've got a New Year's Eve event for you.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 21, 2022 Get some winter weather tips, learn how local businesses are faring in the cold and meet a nonprofit making sure all kids have access to toys.
Community How winter weather is hitting local shops this holiday season Local retailers rely on holiday shopping, but winter weather is keeping folks from venturing out and shopping.
Community Meet the nonprofit giving thousands of kids access to toys The Toy Lending Library's presence in Sioux Falls has grown significantly in the last year, and looking to the future, the goal is to keep growing statewide.
Simplified Presents Get smart about maximizing your tech this holiday season Lance Kaske has worked for Midco for nearly two decades. His expertise as operations training program manager means he's the go-to guy for explaining technology in a "simplified" way.
Simplified Presents Why a clean car is extra important in the winter There's really no more important time to ensure your vehicle is regularly cleaned than in the winter months. Here's why.
Events Stuff to do: Dec. 21-27 Hosting family this holiday season? Here's a roundup of events that has something for everyone.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 16, 2022 Find some fun ideas for winter break, get caught up on local events and see what you might've been missing at the library.
Community What you may have missed if fines have been keeping you from the library If fees were keeping you away from the library in recent months or years, here are a few things you may have missed.
Community Looking for some winter fun? We've got you covered. Winter in Sioux Falls means cold and snow, but there's still plenty of seasonal activities in the city.
Events Stuff to do: Dec. 16 - 22 Whether you're hoping to get up and moving or spend a night with drinks and friends, there's a few activities in store this week.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 14, 2022 This week, we simplify after-school programs; diversity, equity and inclusion; and a whole bunch of super simplified city news.
Education Thousands of kids don't have after-school care. Here's how a new program will help. The Sioux Falls School District is teaming up with local nonprofits to reframe its current after-school programming to be more accessible and community-focused.
Simplified Presents How to make the most of your zoo membership in the winter The cold weather may tempt you to stay inside, but it's worth it to bundle up and see all the Great Plains Zoo has to offer in the winter months.
Community This nonprofit wants you to better understand diversity, equity and inclusion Pathways to Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces started in 2020 with a goal of educating businesses on why diversity, equity and inclusion are both important for the community and good for business.
Simplified Presents Your guide to local holiday shopping in the Sioux Metro Supporting local businesses during the holidays (and year-round) keeps more dollars in the community. It's also a fun way to give gifts that you won't find anywhere else.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 9, 2022 See what councilors want state lawmakers to focus on and catch up on what you missed at the city's sustainability summit.
Events Stuff to do: Dec. 9 - 15 Stay in the holiday spirit this week with this list of holiday-themed events.
City Why the city is simplifying its wishlist for lawmakers The City of Sioux Falls wants to be crystal clear about what it wants lawmakers to focus on in the upcoming legislative session.
Sustainability What you may have missed at this week's sustainability summit More than 150 people gathered for the Big Sioux River & Sustainability Summit on Thursday in Sioux Falls.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 7, 2022 This week, we simplify what Gov. Noem's budget means for Sioux Falls, why a vote on downtown taxes was delayed and how a proposed city board could give folks a one-stop shop to talk walkability, biking, and more.
SoDak Simplified What Gov. Kristi Noem's proposed budget means for Sioux Falls Gov. Kristi Noem on Tuesday told lawmakers how she'd like them to spend state tax money over the next 18. months.
City How business concerns delayed a vote on a downtown tax hike The City Council decided wait an extra couple weeks before voting on a proposal to increase what downtown businesses pay into a "Business Improvement District" assessment.
