• County-level feedback 'dismally low.' Minnehaha County Commissioners got an update on the county's comprehensive plan Tuesday morning, including data showing that only about three dozen people responded to an online survey asking for feedback about how the county uses land (i.e. what's allowed and what isn't) – including the potential to add a zoning option for accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
    • Commissioner Dean Karsky said these numbers were "dismally low," but County Planning Director Scott Anderson said the data doesn't show the more than 100 people who showed up to in-person feedback sessions.
    • Want to weigh in? The final hearing for the 2045 comprehensive plan will be Feb. 18. You can find the full plan here.
  • Council sees convention center options. City Council on Tuesday received an update from consultants working on potential options for repurposing the existing convention center if or when a new one is built downtown. You can see all four of the options presented here – including one that would involve tearing down the 60-year-old Sioux Falls Arena.
  • Support ag with a farm-to-table dinner event. The Stockyards Ag Experience announced its upcoming "Stockyards Soiree," a fundraising event to support the Falls Park facility that celebrates the past, present and future of agriculture. Get more details here on the Feb. 20 event, where you'll also get a chance to see new renderings for Woster Plaza.
  • The early aughts are calling. The team at the Birdcage this week announced another headliner for this summer's PhaseFest: Bowling for Soup. They'll join Taking Back Sunday, Hoobastank, Plain White T's and basically every band we thought was cool circa 2005. (Typing that made me realize 2005 was TWENTY years ago, and I'm afraid I have to go lie down.) Anyway, all of my fellow elder millennials, get your tickets here.