City The Link is helping people, but losing money. What's the long-term plan? Mayor Paul TenHaken told city and county officials Tuesday afternoon that, as his term as mayor comes to an end, it's time to figure out a new governance structure – and, more importantly, a sustainable financial model – for The Link.
City Why the city is looking to get out of leading the Riverline District vision If Sioux Fallsians want a downtown convention center, it's going to have to be a community-led decision, not a city-led one, Mayor Paul TenHaken told the Riverline Steering Committee Thursday afternoon.
City Council OKs fence, calls for 'more collaboration' moving forward Sioux Falls City Councilors voted unanimously to move forward with building a $70,000 fence around the vacant lot adjacent to the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House as part of a five-year lease agreement with St. Joseph Catholic Housing.
City Why the Catholic diocese stands to win big with city lease Conversations during a tense Monday evening public meeting revealed key details in how a lease agreement for a vacant 8th Street parking lot came to be and why, if approved, it has potential to be a win for the lot's owner: the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls.
City This new website will be like Zillow for low-income housing City Council this week approved funding to create an online Housing Hub to make it easier for low-income folks to connect with affordable housing options through the help of case workers.
City Delbridge debacle prompts audit of city gifting agreements The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to make sure getting rid of the taxidermy collection at the Delbridge Museum doesn't set a precedent of regifting
City How a new downtown fence will help the city police trespassing The city is looking to lease an empty parking lot north of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House downtown with plans to erect a $70,000 fence to both keep unhoused folks from hanging out there and give Sioux Falls police more authority to step in and intervene when they do.
City Why you can't say goodbye to the taxidermy before it goes to college A collection of about 150 taxidermy specimen that's been well-loved by Sioux Fallsians for decades has been saved from disposal. Now, it's a City Council vote away from heading off to the University of Notre Dame.
City Local leaders talk data, collaboration in addressing homelessness Leaders from the city, county and state gathered Thursday evening to talk about homelessness in the region, the need for better data and how collaboration is the only way to make any progress.
City Why downtown convention center talks will push city to decide Arena's future As the city eyes the possibility of a downtown convention center and repurposing of the existing convention center into indoor recreation space, there's a question that remains: What happens to the Arena?
City Get a look at planned additions to Levitt at the Falls The Sioux Falls City Council got an updated look at future expansion plans for the Levitt.
City How police are using technology to solve crimes Chief Jon Thum told the City Council this week about both new license plate reader cameras and the next types of technology the department is exploring adding in the future.
City Why Sioux Falls is one step closer to new pools - for real this time After four years of planning, several delayed votes and nearly a year of debate, tweaking and tinkering, the Sioux Falls City Council has come to an agreement on future plans for new pools.
City Why the Brockhouse collection may soon have a new home (or two or three) A city work group tasked with finding a home for the specimen received interest from six different nonprofit organizations, who said they'd like to restore some or all of the pieces.
City How the airport is preparing for future growth Traffic through the Sioux Falls Airport has been increasing at a breakneck pace – with about a 50% increase in passengers over the last decade, according to Dan Letellier, the airport's executive director.
City What the city is prioritizing in 2025 Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday laid out his main focus areas going into the new year. Here's a look at what'll likely be making headlines in 2025.
City What the City Council wants state lawmakers to focus on in 2025 The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to send a short and sweet wish list to lawmakers in Pierre, citing success with that approach last year.
City Thousands of S.D. kids miss out on childcare assistance The question councilors are asking: Can the city be part of breaking down barriers to connect more families with those funds?
City Here's a look at the future vision for Falls Park The city this week unveiled the master plan for Falls Park, including year-round activities, stuff for folks of all ages to do, expanding the park's boundaries and updating how people both walk and drive around the park.
City City Councilors tighten the reins on a bond for new pools Sioux Falls City Council members on Tuesday voted to limit the total aquatics bond amount to $68 million, set tighter restrictions on individual project costs and require the city to share their plan for programming the new recreation centers before an official bond vote in December.
City Why City Council may not be ready to pass an aquatics bond Sioux Falls City Councilors on Wednesday spent nearly an hour discussing the specifics of a potential $77 million aquatics bond.
City How the new bus system is faring so far Thousands of Sioux Fallsians have used on-demand public transit in the first few months, but the new system – which also includes new fixed bus routes – is facing some criticism from paratransit riders.
City How Sioux Falls is preparing for more electric vehicles on the road Sioux Falls could see anywhere from 7,500 to 20,000 more electric vehicles on the road in the next decade.
City Meet the folks overseeing the Riverline District's next steps Last week, Mayor Paul TenHaken and the Sioux Falls City Council announced the appointment of eight people to the steering committee.
City The not-so-simple dilemma of panhandling and homelessness As the City of Sioux Falls gives police more authority in interacting with the unhoused population, Police Chief Jon Thum admits homelessness is not something that can ever be solved by law enforcement.
