Education Here's where Sioux Falls schools are most working to improve Superintendent Jane Stavem wants Sioux Falls schools to be the best in the nation. Here's what she and other district officials are prioritizing this coming year.
Simplified Presents A day in the life of a car wash attendant Wash attendants hit the dirtiest, toughest-to-clean parts of the car before it goes through the wash.
Simplified Presents Say 'Happy birthday' to The Breaks The Breaks' downtown coffee shop is turning one this weekend.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: August 4, 2021 This week, we simplify golfing, studying abroad and hanging out at the Sioux Empire Fair.
City As demand for golf rises, city eyes improvements The uptick in demand comes as the city looks at future improvements to the Elmwood Clubhouse.
Education Why Augie is looking to open a Costa Rica campus The Costa Rica campus is just one of the ways Augie is looking to grow in the coming years.
Community What's new at the Sioux Empire Fair Here's a look at some new and noteworthy food, events and exhibits to check out over the next week.
Education Take a look at the new Ben Reifel Middle School Ben Reifel Middle School is one of two newly constructed buildings set to open this year in the Sioux Falls School District.
Simplified Presents What a $52 million bond election means for Tri-Valley Voters in Tri-Valley are set to decide whether to spend $52 million to build a new high school, complete a new elementary school and renovate the current facility.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 28, 2021 This week, we simplify city money, sustainable housing and how a 40-year-old homicide case could end in the coming months.
Community This housing project is testing sustainable development The City of Sioux Falls is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity on a pilot project to see if low-impact development could work on a broader scale.
Courts The end is in sight for 40-year 'Baby Andrew' case An infant – later named "Baby Andrew John Doe" – was found dead on the side of a Sioux Falls road on a February morning in 1981. Now, the longtime cold case has an end in sight.
Health Why Sanford has a COVID-19 vaccine requirement The decision comes amid increasing national concern over the delta variant, as well as increasing support for vaccine mandates among hospitals nationwide.
City TenHaken pitches record budget with an eye toward growth Mayor Paul TenHaken said the growing budget is needed to manage a growing city.
Simplified Presents Why to consider adding reiki to your routine (and also what is reiki?) At Selah Space, owner Jada Dobesh works to help you connect with how your emotional experiences are showing up within your body so you can work toward finding peace and balance.
Simplified Presents How Hartford is planning for future growth Hartford is not only growing but also planning for future growth. Here's what to keep your eye on as new businesses, homes and planning efforts come to fruition.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 21, 2021 This week, we simplify kindergarteners, cops and how art and transit fit together.
How artists are joining the transit conversation in Sioux Falls Simplified: Sioux Falls artists are thinking creatively about public transit, and they hope their work will inspire city officials as they look at the future of busing. Why it matters
Education Why schools are expecting more kindergarteners In some cases it's hard to tell if the change is due to growth in the region or because more parents kept kids home during the pandemic.
City What to watch in Mayor Paul TenHaken's budget address TenHaken described his five-year capital plan as very "meat and potatoes" with a focus on infrastructure, so it stands to reason his annual budget will bring more of the same.
City Meet Sioux Falls' new police chief Jon Thum knew he wanted to be a cop when he was a kid. Now, he's taking over as chief of the Sioux Falls Police Department.
Simplified Presents A day in the life of a car wash site manager Site managers are the top dogs at their Silverstar location, which means they set the tone when it comes to culture and customer service.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 14, 2021 This week, we simplify the mayor's five-year spending plan, Tea's new school spot and the 're-hatching' Canaries.
Here's how new owners are 're-hatching' the Canaries Simplified: The new owners of Sioux Falls' city baseball team have invested $1 million in their first half-year. They're also eyeing a goal of an MLB minor
City TenHaken looks to spend $812 million in five-year capital plan "It's the basic guts of city government," TenHaken said.
