Elections Why did it take so long to get results in Minnehaha County? County Auditor Leah Anderson said she has no regrets for how things went, and she chatted with Sioux Falls Simplified about how the process works.
Elections Your week, simplified: Nov. 6, 2024 We don't know everything, but here's what we know so far.
Elections Who's representing Sioux Falls in the state legislature? Statewide, Republicans maintained their majority in the South Dakota legislature. In the Sioux Falls area, though, many races are still yet to be decided as of 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Elections How did ballot measures shake out? The word of the day was, "No" for many South Dakotans as voters shot down six out of seven ballot measures.
Elections Your 2024 Election Day survival guide There's quite a bit on the South Dakota ballot. Here's your one-stop guide to help you feel smart and empowered on Election Day.
Elections Meet the people who want to represent you in Pierre Sioux Falls Simplified reached out to all of the Sioux Falls-area candidates to create the most comprehensive voter guide in town.
Elections Your guide to South Dakota ballot measures Here's your simplified guide to the seven statewide ballot measures, where they came from, and what your vote will mean.
Elections Why we're celebrating Democracy Day Sioux Falls Simplified is joining news outlets nationwide to recognize the importance of democracy.
Elections Find S.D. primary election results for the Sioux Falls area The 2025 South Dakota Legislature makeup is looking a bit clearer after Tuesday's primary election
Elections Your guide to the South Dakota primary election Meet the candidates running for state and county offices in the Sioux Falls area, and find your guide to the June 4 primary.
Elections Your run-off election survival guide Thought you were done with city elections? Au contraire mon frère. Fear not, here's everything you need to know for tomorrow.
Elections Did your neighbors turn out to vote? Sioux Falls Simplified analyzed precinct-level voter turnout data to see which neighborhoods saw the most – and least – folks going out to vote.
Elections Meet your new city councilors and school board members - so far Low turnout and a yet-undecided at-large race were some of the big takeaways from Tuesday's election results.
Elections What school board candidates want you to know before you vote Candidates were given a chance to add any other thoughts they want voters to know ahead of Election Day. Here's what they had to say.
Elections School board candidates talk transparency Sioux Falls Simplified asked them how they view transparency in their decision making and if they'd do anything different from the district's current policies regarding public access to information.
Elections How Council candidates are looking at public transit The city has a new transit provider, Via, who's bringing a focus on more on-demand busing. We asked candidates what they think makes a successful public transit system.
Elections City Council candidates talk public safety priorities We asked candidates how they'll approach funding decisions related to police and public safety.
Elections Here's what else City Council candidates want you to know After all the prepared questions were asked, it was the candidate's turn to go off on whatever topic they chose.
Elections School board candidates on budgeting post-pandemic Sioux Falls is facing a budget shortfall in the coming year as federal pandemic relief funds run dry.
Elections School board candidates talk book bans As book bans become an increasingly prevalent topic for school boards nationwide, we asked school board candidates their take.
Elections School board candidates talk equity in extracurriculars The school district recently faced a Title IX lawsuit after cutting its gymnastics program. We asked school board candidates a broader question about how they'll approach equity in programming if elected.
Elections How council candidates would think about quality of life investments The City Council this year is expected to make decisions regarding a bond to fund quality of life projects like new outdoor pools and a new indoor aquatic and recreation center.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about housing According to recent data from Augustana, the greatest housing shortage is among those who make 30% or less the area median income (AMI) – which is $17,350 for an individual.