This week, you'll learn more about the complex challenges facing families in Sioux Falls. You'll also learn some ways you can help make a difference by thinking in terms of the broader systems we all live within. Plus, catch a few Super Simplified Stories to take you through the weekend.

This weekend, it's a little reprieve from a busy and newsy start to the year. You'll meet a performance group bringing hygge to Sioux Falls via mythical coffee shop. You'll also learn how Sioux Falls Lutheran Schools are keeping up with a fast-growing student population (and lots of construction).

This week, we're talking civic engagement, open streets, bear birthdays and a Pierre preview. You'll also find a bunch of local events to keep you cozy on the cold days.

This week, I learned a lot about data centers, and you're about to as well.

This week, holy moly – it's a jump right back into the deep end after a couple weeks off public meetings and reporting. Tuesday marked what's gotta be one of the longest City Council meetings in history. Here's what to know.