Community She started with a podcast. Now, 'Local Lou' wants to preserve more of Sioux Falls' history. Lori Kent, aka "Local Lou," started a local history podcast as a way to get outside in the early days of the pandemic. Now, she's working to find ways to add more – and more inclusive – historical markers
Community SculptureWalk is growing. Here's what's new and what's on the horizon. SculptureWalk is branching into a new neighborhood this year and increasing the number of sculptures downtown. And, under new leadership, the nonprofit is also looking at new ways to engage the community in the future.
Community How to eat more sustainably Eating sustainably (and locally) benefits both farmers and the environment. Some Sioux Falls-area farmers shared their advice for getting started with finding locally sourced, sustainable food.
Community Why a local group is trying to stop a proposed pork plant The leader of a local group opposing a proposed pork processing plant said he's "confident" he can get enough signatures to let voters decide the project's fate. Meanwhile, the company behind the plant says they're doing nothing wrong and they're "confident" it's a good project for Sioux Falls.
Community How a nonprofit is using fashion to raise awareness of disabilities, rare diseases Rare by Design Founder Kendra Gottsleben wants people in Sioux Falls to see what diversity can look like when it includes people with disabilities and rare diseases.
Community How to buy clothes sustainably Sustainable shopping starts with using what you already have. But Sioux Falls Simplified talked to a couple of local business owners about things to consider when you need something new.
Community This student wants to help you bring native grasses, flowers to your yard An Augustana student has created easy-to-use kits to help people create plots of native prairie in their backyards throughout the city. Meet Mia Werger.
Community This couple is turning a vacant lot into an urban farm IronFox Farms took floodplain land and turned it into an urban farm. Now, the nonprofit run by a local couple is partnering with an elementary school.
Community Meet the nonprofit supporting women grieving miscarriages This Sioux Falls-based nonprofit has delivered more than 100 bouquets across 28 different states in two years of operation. Meet Evermore Blooms.
Community This new program is bringing schools, libraries together to get everyone reading A new partnership between Siouxland Libraries and the Sioux Falls School District is aiming to get everyone – ages 0 to 100 – reading.
Community What's next for the planned tiny home village for veterans? Veterans Community Project has raised $1.6 million of its $1.7 million goal for the first phase of the project. And the goal is to have veterans in homes by the end of the year.
Community What more Airbnbs mean for Sioux Falls As more of these Airbnb-type places pop up, it's possible (and even likely) we'll see more conversations in the city and state about how these properties are registered, taxed and regulated.
Community How the mission is turning unusable clothes into roofing material The Union Gospel Mission has a new tool to manage donated clothes that are past their usable life – a baler.
Community Why your utility bills are higher this winter The price of natural gas went up dramatically in the last year, which means it's more expensive to heat your home this winter than it was a year ago.
Community This new program is helping the library reach multilingual people Siouxland Libraries have a new way to reach English language learners thanks to a $5,000 grant and partnerships with two local organizations.
Community Meet the nonprofit that grew exponentially during the pandemic Lost & Found's mission is building resilience – for yourself, for others and for the community at large.
Community This cat survived months on her own before finding her way home "It's definitely a miracle," humane society worker Dickens said. "We found her at the right time."
Community This Christmas play features actors of all abilities Actors in the play are given whatever accommodations they need.
Community Why fixing food deserts will take more than a new grocery store The issue of food deserts and food insecurity – i.e. hunger – is more complicated than the geography of grocery stores.
Community How downtown recovered, rebounded after tragic building collapse five years ago "The momentum for downtown is probably the highest I've ever seen it, not only during my time as mayor," Mayor Paul TenHaken said, "but probably for my time in Sioux Falls over the last 25 years."
Community Why the zoo, butterfly house are looking to join forces For the last year and a half, the two organizations have been collaborating. Now, they're looking to make the partnership more formalized.
Community How supply chain issues are straining local nonprofits The pandemic brought an increase in food insecurity, but nationally, there aren't enough truck drivers to meet the need to haul food to where it needs to go.
Community Meet the women behind a 'magic' mobile art bus Two Sioux Falls artists are teaming up to create a mobile art studio, and they're looking for community support to help get their idea on the road.
Community Child care providers are struggling. Can lawmakers help? Many providers are struggling financially, facing workforce shortages, rising costs and background check delays.
Community This new podcast is looking to keep spooky season alive all year A Sioux Falls writer is teaming up with local actors to create a monster-themed podcast in the style of 1940s radio storytelling.