City Council approves plan to lease downtown building for $1/year In exchange for $1/year rent, Startup Sioux Falls has agreed to renovate the building, a project estimated to cost up to $1 million.
Community This new program is helping the library reach multilingual people Siouxland Libraries have a new way to reach English language learners thanks to a $5,000 grant and partnerships with two local organizations.
Simplified Presents How unique funding helped grow a Garretson day care facility Connections with the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance helped a Garretson day care provider connect with the funding opportunities needed to expand.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Jan. 5, 2022 This week, we simplify predictions for 2022 in city government, health care, schools and more.
Education What to watch in education in 2022 Sioux Falls area schools will largely spend 2022 addressing pandemic learning loss, spending federal relief funds and managing growing numbers of students.
Health What to watch in health care in 2022 Sioux Falls is unique in that it has two major health systems – Sanford Health and Avera Health – headquartered here, and those systems have worked together with the city to address the pandemic over the last couple years.
City What to watch in city government in 2022 Sioux Falls could see a new mayor in 2022 – and, while the election will certainly dominate the early part of the year, there are some issues (growth) that'll come up regardless of who's in charge.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 29, 2021 This week, we simplify affordable housing, a growing nonprofit and Sioux Falls Simplified's 2022 New Year's resolutions.
City What we talk about when we talk about Sioux Falls' housing crisis Here's a look at the challenges to find housing across incomes, but especially for people who make the least money.
Simplified Presents After $1 billion year for Sioux Falls, here's how the rest of the metro is growing Record-setting growth isn't limited to Sioux Falls. Metro-area communities also saw tens of millions in building permit valuation in 2021.
Community Meet the nonprofit that grew exponentially during the pandemic Lost & Found's mission is building resilience – for yourself, for others and for the community at large.
Simplified Presents Silverstar opens new wash, offices on Minnesota Ave. Silverstar Car Wash's new Minnesota Avenue location opened Tuesday, and the business is running a free wash special to give people a chance to try out the new spot.
News This is what Sioux Falls Simplified will look like in 2022 This publication launched in February 2021 with a goal to bring smarter, easier news to Sioux Falls. Here's a look at how we're growing and what's in store for the next year.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 22, 2021 This week, we simplify the current COVID-19 situation, a lost cat getting found and teacher maternity leave.
Education How maternity leave works in Sioux Falls schools – and why this teacher's fighting for change A Sioux Falls teacher is advocating for change to how the public school district manages maternity leave.
Community This cat survived months on her own before finding her way home "It's definitely a miracle," humane society worker Dickens said. "We found her at the right time."
Health Health director says city can expect surge in cases, hospitalizations to continue If the trend continues, he said it "might be awhile" until we get out of the surge, especially with the new Omicron variant.
Simplified Presents How to use the enneagram to find peace this season The holiday season can be a stressful, overwhelming and even painful time of year. Getting in touch with what you need – especially as it relates to your personality and enneagram type – can help you find some peace.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Dec. 15, 2021 This week, we simplify snow plow driver shortages, county money, a theater program for all abilities and why you might get to decide if the mayor gets a raise.
City Why you may soon decide if the mayor, council get raises A measure to let voters decide on raising the mayor's salary to $195,000 per year passed its first hurdle Tuesday night.
City How streets got plowed despite driver shortages Most years, Sioux Falls has between 25 and 30 seasonal snow plow drivers, Street Manager Dustin Hansen said. This year, the city has seven.
Community This Christmas play features actors of all abilities Actors in the play are given whatever accommodations they need.
County Minnehaha County has $37.5 million to spend – and three times that in funding requests Minnehaha County has $37.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Simplified Presents Give the gift of cleanliness this Christmas If you're looking for some last-minute gift ideas, stocking stuffers or ways to treat yourself this season, Silverstar Car Wash has you covered.
Simplified Presents How the Midco Foundation is helping local nonprofits The Midco Foundation has been helping nonprofits in Sioux Falls and other communities for decades, and they have another opportunity now for organizations to apply for grant funding.
