Community The next big high school sport? Video games. South Dakota's first-ever esports state tournament takes place this weekend, and it'll be a fully sanctioned sport starting in the fall.
Community It's a big year for REACH Literacy. Here's why. REACH Literacy, a nonprofit focused on improving literacy for both adults and children, has a new leader, new classroom space, a fundraiser event this month and some big plans for 2024.
Community Why fifth graders collected more than 33,000 diapers The goal? 5,000 diapers donated to the Teddy Bear Den. The actual result? More than 33,000 diapers.
Community Where to donate your stuff as you spring clean Here's a roundup of local organizations who can give your no-longer-needed items a second life.
County Finding housing post-incarceration is tricky. 'Just Home' is helping. A new partnership with the St. Francis House will mean even more available housing units for these hard-to-house folks.
Community What commercial brokers are watching in Sioux Falls this year Sioux Falls is, overall, pretty resilient in the face of some national challenges in the commercial real estate world
City How city entertainment venues are breaking records and looking ahead Both the Washington Pavilion and the Denny Sanford Premier Center saw record years in 2023, according to updates shared with the Sioux Falls City Council this week.
Community Get to know the South Dakota Black Chamber of Commerce The South Dakota Black Chamber of Commerce (SDBCC) launched earlier this month with the goal of empowering Black business owners and being a conduit for connection to available resources and opportunities.
Community How the Canaries are working to bring more than baseball to the Birdcage From yoga on the field to corporate events to an early aughts punk festival, there's a lot more going on at the Birdcage than just baseball.
Community Check out Daylily Coffee's new shop and espresso blend Daylily Coffee's new shop is now open Fridays and Saturdays. Here's a look inside.
Community How a grant-funded partnership will support childcare providers A number of community organizations in Sioux Falls are working together to help more people open daycares in Sioux Falls and to connect parents with open spots.
Community How the Girl Scouts are preparing for cookie season Hundreds of Sioux Falls-area Girl Scouts gathered Saturday for "Cookie University," an annual event to teach girls entrepreneurship skills and get them excited about selling cookies.
Community How folks are strategizing the month-long burger battle Sioux Falls Simplified chatted with several folks about how they're approaching the battle (and is anyone going to eat all 37?).
Community This comedy festival hopes to end on a high note It's the eighth and final year of the Sno Jam Comedy Festival in Sioux Falls.
Community How an app could help connect parents with childcare A number of city councilors on Tuesday expressed interest in helping the Helpline Center create an app that would give parents an easy way to see which childcare providers in the state have openings.
Community Even if Apple Tree stays open, the childcare crisis will remain Even if funders are found to save the Apple Tree centers in the short-term, childcare advocates agree more long-term, systemic solutions are needed to address the ongoing crisis in Sioux Falls.
Community How LGBTQ+ folks are finding faith, community in new spaces In recent months, Sioux Falls has seen several new resources for the LGBTQ+ community, including the state's first-ever LGBTQ+ Christian ministry – Shepherd's Table.
Community Apple Tree to close all Sioux Falls childcare locations In perhaps the most dramatic and visible example of the childcare crisis in Sioux Falls, hundreds of parents will be seeking new options for their kids come January.
Community How folks are working to get more people downtown From new events to paid helpers to pulling weeds, there's a lot of work going into making sure downtown is a destination year-round.
Community The Outdoor Campus is almost ready to expand The designs are in the works. The funds are nearly raised, and the Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus is looking to break ground on a $6.7 million expansion as early as next spring.
County Why the Children's Home Shelter needs more support The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety – formerly known as Children's Inn – is facing a 40 percent budget shortfall, and they're going to be looking to state and local governments to help close the gap.
Community Meet some of Sioux Falls' professional thrifters Thrifting is more than a hobby for a couple of Sioux Falls women. They've made a business out of turning one person's trash into treasure.
Community We're making it easy to shop local this season – with your help Sioux Falls Simplified is here to encourage you to keep your spending close to home this holiday season. Here's what you need to know about our new, one-of-a-kind local gift guide – and how you can help it come to life.
Community What Veterans Day means to this 100-year-old Sioux Falls Navy veteran Rosalie Ovenden served as a records keeper for Bunker Hill Naval Air Station in Indiana during World War II. The now-100-year-old Sioux Falls resident talked to Sioux Falls Simplified about her experience in the service.
Community How boutiques are working together this holiday season Downtown boutiques are banding together to encourage people to shop local and to come downtown, even when it's cold.
