Community How Tik Tok, more digital spending will help Experience Sioux Falls attract visitors "We've gotta push to another level. We’re not satisfied here," CEO Teri Schmidt said. "We’ve gotta get Sioux Falls back up where we should’ve been had we not had COVID."
Community How local news in Sioux Falls is changing The local news landscape in Sioux Falls is seeing legacy, corporately-owned media outlets shrink as startup, locally-owned news outlets grow. The latest example? The Dakota Scout.
Community What to know as Sioux Falls hosts first full marathon since 2019 The Sioux Falls Sports Authority is preparing to host its first full marathon since 2019 this weekend. Here's a look at what to expect from race day, and a broader look at how the race has grown and evolved over time.
Community This nonprofit is working to create a Spanish language radio station The South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce wants to start a Spanish language radio station in Sioux Falls, but CEO and President Selene Zamorano-Ocho said they still need help getting it up and running.
City Campus bees? Thanks to a group of Augustana students, probably yes. Two city councilors are bringing a proposal that would allow for hobby beekeeping on campus after a request from Augustana University students.
Community This new theater program gives kids of all abilities the stage This summer, the Premiere Playhouse is bringing a new program to help kids of all abilities get a chance at the spotlight.
Community The Pavilion went from a canceled season to a record-breaking year. What's next? The Washington Pavilion announced its largest individual donation in history this week. We sat down with the Pavilion's president to talk about what it means for the future.
Community Let's unpack Sioux Falls' slaughterhouse drama There's a lot that's happened between a Nebraska pork producer looking to expand in Sioux Falls and a local group looking to stop them. Here's the latest.
Community These two nonprofits are looking to join forces to serve Sioux Falls Lutheran Social Services and the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls on Friday announced a plan to merge as soon as September.
Community More kids are going hungry in Sioux Falls as food deserts persist The data also showed the persistence of food deserts that disproportionately affect low income residents and people of color.
Community Why housing prices (likely) won't fall as the market stabilizes Rising interest rates will start to slow the housing market, but in Sioux Falls, growth is keeping prices high.
Community How inflation is affecting local nonprofits As costs increase, more people are turning to local organizations for help.
Community How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls From parades to picnics to performances, there's no shortage of holiday activities in Sioux Falls this weekend. Here's a guide to what's happening (and a reminder of local rules).
Community This group wants to help Sioux Falls produce more food locally A new community group is looking to increase urban agriculture in Sioux Falls.
Community What to know about S.D.'s $636 million childcare crisis The childcare industry in South Dakota is facing an increasing gap between what parents can afford to pay and the actual costs to care for children.
Community This nonprofit wants to bring artists together – and inspire new ones ARSA is a new nonprofit based in Sioux Falls with the goal of connecting artists, inspiring interest in the arts and connecting businesses with art.
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.