City TenHaken's budget address gave fresh looks at these city projects Mayor Paul TenHaken proposed a $646 million budget to City Council last week with an emphasis on infrastructure and quality of life investments. Within that proposal, TenHaken also gave an updated look at several city projects.
City What's next for the unfinished downtown parking ramp? The unfinished parking ramp at 10th Street and Mall Avenue will see some temporary updates until a new development partner can be found.
City How TenHaken's wants to spend $931 million in the next five years Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced his biggest capital budget to date with plans to spend $931 million over the next five years. Here's a look at what's included.
City How the YMCA plans to spend a $500,000 grant from the city The city plans to give the Sioux Falls YMCA $500,000 of federal pandemic relief money over the next three years to help with the youth center programming.
City What happened to the One Sioux Falls fund? The vast majority of money in the One Sioux Falls fund – created in response to needs that arose in the early days of the pandemic – has been spent. Here's a look at where the money went.
City How private money is helping shape the future of public pools Five Sioux Falls pools will be renovated or replaced by 2026, and the first-ever donation from the new Sioux Falls Parks Foundation will kickstart a community survey that will help with the design.
City Sioux Falls is on track for another record year of growth. The proof is in the permits. Sioux Falls is on track for another record year of growth.
City These parks are getting upgrades this summer Four Sioux Falls parks will get new playground equipment this summer. Here's a look at what to expect.
City Why the city is taking an interactive approach to downtown planning The city planning department is taking an interactive approach to its Downtown 2035 plan. Here's how you can give feedback along the way.
City What new councilors plan to do first Sioux Falls Simplified caught up with all three new city councilors to give you a look at what the newcomers plan to focus on now that they're sworn in.
City What to know in the aftermath of the storm Sioux Falls — and much of eastern South Dakota — was hit with what Gov. Kristi Noem called an “unprecedented” storm Thursday night with winds ranging from 70 to 105 mph. Here’s what you need to know in the aftermath.
City Why the city wants to make it easier to fix your sidewalk (and send you the bill) The city is asking councilors to approve changes to how sidewalk repairs are handled to make it easier for the city to both do the repairs and send homeowners the bill.
City The lifeguard shortage is over – what that means for summer swimming The lifeguards are back in town. After a summer with fewer pools open, the city's Parks and Recreation department is back on track with seasonal hiring and expects to be fully staffed come June.
City How a $400,000 grant program aims to make healthy food more accessible Sioux Falls is asking its businesses, nonprofits and residents to get creative in solving the hunger needs in town. And the city has $400,000 for those who have good ideas.
City How the cost of expanding the water treatment plant increased by $56 million Expanding the water reclamation plant is going to cost about $56 million than originally planned.
City How to get help funding home repairs A new city program is giving homeowners up to $5,000 for repairs.
City Why downtown's ice ribbon is getting bigger and costing more The latest plan for a downtown ice ribbon, inclusive playground and plaza brings a projected $7 million cost increase. Here's a look at what's included at that price and what happens next.
City What the city's $500,000 parking ramp settlement means for you This settlement means the project is no longer stuck in an unfinished limbo.
City TenHaken's State of the City focuses on values, newcomers and the future "I have never been more hopeful or bullish about the future of Sioux Falls," Mayor Paul TenHaken said.
City Why Dakota State University is asking for $10 million from the city Dakota State University plans to add a $90 million expansion of its cybersecurity program via a highly-specialized facility in Sioux Falls.
City Sioux Falls' crime rate is flat or down in many areas. The exception? Drugs. Sioux Falls saw less violent crime (homicide, assault) in 2021 compared to the year prior, but the drug seizures are up dramatically.
City Here's the city's plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 The City of Sioux Falls wants to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It's all part of a 120-page Sustainability Climate Action Plan released this week.
City City employees get $2,000 bonuses – why it matters and what's next In the last couple years, the city has seen a slightly higher rate of turnover as well as more job openings and fewer applicants, according to city Human Resources Director Bill O'Toole.
City Who's on the ballot for the April 12 election? There are three people vying to be Sioux Falls' next mayor and another 10 looking to fill four open City Council seats.
City How Sioux Falls is planning for what downtown looks like in 2035 It's time to take another look at how the vision might change in the next decade.
