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This summit will explore the 'great reset' in the workforce

The seventh annual WIN in Workforce Summit will give attendees space to discuss what people are looking for in a post-pandemic workplace, the future of hybrid work, and how creating company culture is intentional.

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Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 2, 2024

Some good news from the humane society and re-meet a group that's been around nearly 100 years.

Simplified Presents

Meet the group bringing affordable music to Sioux Falls for nearly a century

Live on Stage Sioux Falls has been bringing world-class music to the community since the early 1900s.

Community

What's behind the humane society's record-breaking month of adoptions

The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society saw a record number of adoptions in July and is on track to hit its goal of 4,000 adoptions in 2024.

Your week, simplified: July 31, 2024

Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Might get stormy This week, you'll find the latest installment in the ongoing childcare crisis in Sioux Falls. Plus, you'll meet a Sioux Falls-based company that's helping businesses and four-legged friends. And

Community

LSS no longer offering childcare for young kids

Nearly 60 infants, toddlers and preschoolers are losing their childcare center in a couple weeks.

Simplified Presents

Meet Jodder: your dog-loving, headache-curing social media companion

A Sioux Falls-based social media company is celebrating one year in business with a donation to support service animals. Meet Jodder.

Events

Stuff to do: July 31-Aug. 6

Here's a look at what's going on this weekend.

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Your weekend, simplified: July 26, 2024

In our "trying-out-gen-z-slang" era

City

What's in Mayor Paul TenHaken's proposed 2025 budget

This is the first time in TenHaken's tenure as mayor that he's proposed a budget lower than the year prior.

Community

Why you should follow the library on Instagram

"Social media is storytelling, and we love stories," said Emily Harris, digital services librarian.

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Your week, simplified: July 24, 2024

The power of moms on Instagram, Christmas in July and a look at upcoming events

Community

How moms on Instagram are banding together for teachers

The Class Act fundraiser aims to help teachers offset out-of-pocket expenses for their classrooms.

Simplified Presents

Stuff to do: July 24-30

Here's a look at what's happening this week.

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Your weekend, simplified: July 19, 2024

This weekend, I'm keeping things pretty short and sweet because a lot of us – including myself – are taking vacations.

Community

This program helps create a standard of care for poverty

The Helpline Center is working to bring a new model of social service to Sioux Falls – one that treats poverty like a medical condition rather than a character flaw. Here's what you need to know about Transitions to Success.

Get Smart

Get smart about giving with Lisa Romkema

Lisa Romkema will begin her new job as CEO of Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) at the end of this month. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance of philanthropy, her experience in the nonprofit sector and how giving goes far beyond money.

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: July 17, 2024

Upcoming events, simplified city news, and a closer look at the new skate park's namesake

Community

Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher

"She didn't see us like the rest of Sioux Falls did," former student Jon Rood said. "She didn't see skaters as outcasts."

Simplified Presents

Love animals? Don't miss these upcoming events

The Great Plains Zoo and its sister campus at the Butterfly House and Aquarium have an event-packed few weeks for everyone trying to soak up the last bit of summer fun before back-to-school season.

Community

What to know about the Outdoor Campus expansion

The Outdoor Campus is adding a $7.1 million expansion to its Sioux Falls location to keep up with increasing demand

Events

Stuff to do: July 17-23

Here's a look at what's happening this week.

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Your weekend, simplified: July 12, 2024

Taxidermy, a growing school program and a behind-the-scenes look at adopting animals.

Simplified Presents

POV: You're an animal at the humane society

The average length of stay for an animal is 13 days. What are those days like?

Education

How Sioux Falls' Spanish immersion program has grown

The Sioux Falls School District first started talking about adding a Spanish immersion program nearly two decades ago. Today, there are more than 1,700 kids learning in both Spanish and English at school.

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