Simplified Presents How metro area communities are handling new marijuana laws Here's a look at how communities in the Sioux Falls area are making decisions about regulating this new industry.
Simplified Presents Midco wins regional award for customer satisfaction Midco received a J.D. Power award naming them best customer satisfaction for residential internet service in the West region.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Nov. 10, 2021 This week, we simplify school data, rising fees and how the zoo is working to be more accessible for all.
City The cost to own a vacant building in Sioux Falls is going up City Council voted 8 to 0 to raise the cost of owning a vacant building in Sioux Falls. It's part of an effort to encourage owners to either fix up the properties or sell.
Education Schools missed a year of state-level data, but here's what we do know. Students didn't take state-level assessments during the start of the pandemic in 2020, but Sioux Falls has still been tracking student progress in other ways.
City How the zoo is working to be more accessible The Great Plains Zoo is adding two new programs to make the zoo a "zoo for all people," Director Becky Dewitz said.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Nov. 3, 2021 This week, we simplify spooky podcasts, park philanthropy and why City Council is learning more about the need for adult English classes.
City How a private foundation aims to help public parks The new Sioux Falls Parks Foundation aims to be proactive in finding ways to strategically link big donors to park investments.
Community This new podcast is looking to keep spooky season alive all year A Sioux Falls writer is teaming up with local actors to create a monster-themed podcast in the style of 1940s radio storytelling.
City Why City Council is looking at the need for adult English classes The latest data shows more than 3,300 adults in Sioux Falls speak either limited English or none at all.
Simplified Presents Here's one way to help keep South Dakotans fed this season Fundraising efforts like that of Silverstar are what help Feeding South Dakota fulfill its mission.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 27, 2021 This week we simplify the marijuana lottery, the USD Discovery District and how one nonprofit is recovering post-pandemic.
Community How Jim Abbott hopes to move USD Discovery District forward A brief history of the USD Discovery District, and a look at what's next.
Community Most members left this nonprofit in the pandemic. Here's how they're coming back. OLLI went from 700 members to 250. Here's how the nonprofit is slowly rebuilding.
City How the lottery for marijuana dispensary licenses will work On Friday, the city released the guidelines for what the license lottery will look like.
Simplified Presents How Garretson is using utilities to incentivize new businesses Garretson City Council earlier this month unanimously approved a plan to give new and existing business owners who invest in the town a chance to save on natural gas.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 20, 2021 This week, we simplify the need for water, vacant buildings, spooky car washes and Brandon's new budget
Community Sioux Falls needs more water, and more money to get it The Sioux Falls area needs more water. The trick is funding it.
City How City Council aims to dissuade property owners from leaving buildings vacant The proposed ordinance will be up for a second reading on Nov. 9.
Simplified Presents How Brandon's new budget sets the city up for growth The City of Brandon recently adopted its budget for 2022 with a focus on road improvements, infrastructure and economic development. Here's a closer look.
Simplified Presents Get spooked at Silverstar's annual haunted car wash A portion of the proceeds for the haunted wash will go to Feeding South Dakota.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 13, 2021 This week, we simplify the future of Falls Park and how the abrupt closure of a North Dakota company is affecting newly married couples in Sioux Falls.
Community This N.D. photographer closed overnight, taking Sioux Falls couples' money, photos with them Dozens of couples in North and South Dakota – including several in Sioux Falls – were affected last week by the abrupt closure of a North Dakota-based photography company.
City How the city is planning the Falls Park of the future The winner of the Falls Park Design Competition is the first step in a likely year-long master planning process.
Simplified Presents How Midco is shaping future Augustana University programs Midco has made significant donations to Augustana University – especially in the last year. Here's a look at what that means for students.
