Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 9, 2022 This week, we simplify flowers for moms, crime rates and why Dakota State is asking the city for $10 million.
City Why Dakota State University is asking for $10 million from the city Dakota State University plans to add a $90 million expansion of its cybersecurity program via a highly-specialized facility in Sioux Falls.
Community Meet the nonprofit supporting women grieving miscarriages This Sioux Falls-based nonprofit has delivered more than 100 bouquets across 28 different states in two years of operation. Meet Evermore Blooms.
City Sioux Falls' crime rate is flat or down in many areas. The exception? Drugs. Sioux Falls saw less violent crime (homicide, assault) in 2021 compared to the year prior, but the drug seizures are up dramatically.
Simplified Presents This conference will help you feel smarter about metro-area growth The conference is a way for leaders in the region to share ideas, expertise and enthusiasm around growth
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 2, 2022 This week, we simplify sustainability goals, bonuses, ballots and why to read more in March.
City Here's the city's plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 The City of Sioux Falls wants to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It's all part of a 120-page Sustainability Climate Action Plan released this week.
City City employees get $2,000 bonuses – why it matters and what's next In the last couple years, the city has seen a slightly higher rate of turnover as well as more job openings and fewer applicants, according to city Human Resources Director Bill O'Toole.
Community This new program is bringing schools, libraries together to get everyone reading A new partnership between Siouxland Libraries and the Sioux Falls School District is aiming to get everyone – ages 0 to 100 – reading.
Simplified Presents These oils will help you get in touch with your cycle at every stage The Selah Cycle Set is a series of four essential oil rollers designed to help women both nurture their bodies and attune their emotional connection to each phase of their cycle.
City Who's on the ballot for the April 12 election? There are three people vying to be Sioux Falls' next mayor and another 10 looking to fill four open City Council seats.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 24, 2022 This week, we simplify rural ambulances, property values increasing and a teacher helping Native American kids succeed.
County Why your property value is probably going up this year Market property values went up in the last year, which means assessed values are going up, too. Here's what it means for you (and your tax bill).
Education Meet the teacher helping Native American kids succeed Anna Brokenleg has been a teacher in the Sioux Falls School District for 15 years. But now, she's in a special role focused on helping Native American kids succeed.
County What challenges rural ambulances are facing right now Minnehaha County's rural emergency medical services (EMS) are facing staffing shortages, a decrease in volunteers and lower-than-ideal reimbursement rates.
Simplified Presents His commitment to training helped him advance. Meet Hunter. Hunter Zenobi was 18 when he started his job at Silverstar Car Wash as a bay attendant. Two years – and lots of training – later, he's an assistant manager in training.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 23, 2022 This week you'll see two issues in your inbox. Today's issue is a special look at some of the stories that make up the new Simplified Welcome Guide. Then, tomorrow, I'll be bringing the news of the week to your inbox (just like normal!)
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Feb. 16, 2021 This week, we simplify the 2022 Simplified Welcome Guide, get an update on a tiny home village for veterans and take a super simplified look at some City Council tension.
Community What's next for the planned tiny home village for veterans? Veterans Community Project has raised $1.6 million of its $1.7 million goal for the first phase of the project. And the goal is to have veterans in homes by the end of the year.
Simplified Presents This podcast is telling the stories of the metro area The new "Growing Places" podcast from Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is telling community stories and promoting economic development.
Simplified Presents Meet Silverstar's upbeat, self-motivated cashier Mahogonie McCray first began working with Silverstar Car Wash at the suggestion of her spouse. Three years later, she's a lead cashier at the 10th Street location.
Welcome Guide Meet the new Simplified Welcome Guide This is a primer for all things Sioux Falls. Think of it as a CliffsNotes for the city. It’s a quick rundown of how Sioux Falls operates, who lives here and where to go for community resources.
Welcome Guide A (very) brief history of Sioux Falls From the first settlers to the growth of medical and banking industries to today, here's a quick rundown of Sioux Falls history.
Welcome Guide What to know about local government One of the first steps in civic engagement is knowing who’s governing you. Here's a breakdown of decision-makers in the Sioux Falls area.
