Simplified Presents What we learned from the Grow Smarter conference The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's second annual Grow Smarter conference brought dozens of people together to talk about economic development and preparing for growth in the metro area.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 20, 2022 This week, we simplify more lifeguards, more vegetables and more ways to shop sustainably.
City The lifeguard shortage is over – what that means for summer swimming The lifeguards are back in town. After a summer with fewer pools open, the city's Parks and Recreation department is back on track with seasonal hiring and expects to be fully staffed come June.
City How a $400,000 grant program aims to make healthy food more accessible Sioux Falls is asking its businesses, nonprofits and residents to get creative in solving the hunger needs in town. And the city has $400,000 for those who have good ideas.
Community How to buy clothes sustainably Sustainable shopping starts with using what you already have. But Sioux Falls Simplified talked to a couple of local business owners about things to consider when you need something new.
Simplified Presents She's paving her own path in the wellness industry. Meet Beata. A local college student and Selah Space intern is forging her own path both at school and in the holistic wellness industry. Meet Beata Benson.
Welcome Guide The Simplified Welcome Guide is now available in Spanish The Simplified Welcome guide, a free resource designed to help people feel welcome in the Sioux Falls community, is now available in Spanish.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 14, 2022 This week, we simplify voter turnout, rising costs and how to make your lawn more environmentally friendly.
2022 City Election What voter turnout tells us about the city election Voter turnout in Tuesday's election was the lowest it's been since at least the mid '90s. Sioux Falls Simplified took a deep dive into the data to see what we can learn and how turnout varied throughout town.
Community This student wants to help you bring native grasses, flowers to your yard An Augustana student has created easy-to-use kits to help people create plots of native prairie in their backyards throughout the city. Meet Mia Werger.
City How the cost of expanding the water treatment plant increased by $56 million Expanding the water reclamation plant is going to cost about $56 million than originally planned.
2022 City Election Election results, simplified Big election takeaway: Same mayor, different day. But the council races are bringing a shake-up in city leadership.
2022 City Election What brought Sioux Fallsians out to vote Tuesday? Nearly 30,000 people voted in Tuesday’s election — about 24 percent of registered voters. Here’s what they had to say about why they cast a ballot.
2022 City Election Voters reject raise for mayor, support more authority for council Sioux Falls voters rejected a measure to raise the salary for mayor and city councilors on Tuesday. Meanwhile, they approved a separate measure to give council more authority over the city attorney.
2022 City Election Sioux Falls City Council will have three new faces, one returning Three of the four open City Council seats in Tuesday's election will go to newcomers, with only Councilor Curt Soehl maintaining his seat as an incumbent.
2022 City Election Paul TenHaken wins another four years as mayor Mayor Paul TenHaken will lead Sioux Falls for another four years after taking just over 73 percent of the vote Tuesday night.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 6, 2022 This week, we simplify school spending, housing repair help, a big expansion to Jacobson Plaza's plan and city elections around the region.
Community This couple is turning a vacant lot into an urban farm IronFox Farms took floodplain land and turned it into an urban farm. Now, the nonprofit run by a local couple is partnering with an elementary school.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are spending COVID relief money (and what happens when it runs out) The Sioux Falls School District received tens of millions in federal coronavirus relief funds. Here's how they're spending that money, and an explanation of why some expenses are here to stay.
City How to get help funding home repairs A new city program is giving homeowners up to $5,000 for repairs.
Simplified Presents Your guide to metro-area elections Here's your guide to what's on the ballot in the Sioux Falls metro area for upcoming municipal elections.
Simplified Presents How a car wash job helped this woman better herself, learn skills Katie Swenson said after a rough past, her job at Silverstar Car Wash over the last two years was one thing that helped her stay out of trouble, better herself and learn practical skills to advance her career.
City Why downtown's ice ribbon is getting bigger and costing more The latest plan for a downtown ice ribbon, inclusive playground and plaza brings a projected $7 million cost increase. Here's a look at what's included at that price and what happens next.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 30, 2022 This week, we simplify allergy season, counseling changes and how schools are joining the content creation game.
Education Sioux Falls reviewed its counseling curriculum for the first time in 20 years. Here's what's changing. It's the first full-scale review of the counseling curriculum since 2001, said Patti Lake-Torbert, senior coordinator of student support services.
