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Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 22, 2023

Schools, screenings and stuff to do.

Meet the woman making cancer screenings more accessible

Erica Lessman is a cancer education and outreach coordinator at Sanford who has worked for more than a decade to help educate Sioux Falls' diverse populations about the importance of regular checkups and cancer screenings.

Events

Stuff to do: Sept. 22-28

Here's a roundup of what's happening this week.

Education

Why enrollment is leveling off in Sioux Falls schools

Enrollment numbers in Sioux Falls show the start of an overall plateau as the districts hits its capacity.

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Your week, simplified: Sept. 20, 2023

Housing money, county money and complicated crime.

City

Crime isn't going up, but it is getting more complicated

The rate of crime is relatively flat (and in some cases, decreasing) in Sioux Falls, but Police Chief Jon Thum says that doesn't mean cops' jobs are getting easier.

City

Here's the city's latest effort to address affordable housing needs

The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to allocate $4 million to increase the number of affordable housing units.

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Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 15, 2023

Arts, flu shots and how to help dozens of local nonprofits.

Community

Will a city arts coordinator help ease tension between artists and the city?

There's a sense of tension between the City of Sioux Falls a number of local artists. But recent changes to a city arts board and a new full-time employee dedicated to the arts signal an opportunity for change.

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How you can help dozens of nonprofits with one gift

It takes as little as $5 to make a big difference in the lives of children, vulnerable adults and people in crisis.

Events

Stuff to do: Sept. 15-21

Here's a look at what's going on this week.

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Need employees? Learn best practices at this workforce summit

The Sioux Falls Development Foundation WIN in Workforce Summit will bring a full day of learning, sharing best practices and inspiration on how to prepare for future workforce needs.

Health

Get smart about cold and flu season with Dr. Joshua Crabtree

Dr. Joshua Crabtree sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the upcoming cold and flu shots, a new COVID-19 vaccine and a classic reminder that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

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Your week, simplified: Sept. 13, 2023

This week, we simplify big changes for 911, the 2024 city budget and a plan to bring back open gym for the community.

City

Why firefighters are helping fill gaps in 911 dispatch staffing

It's a year of big changes for Metro Communications. Here's a look at one of the lesser-known changes coming.

City

What City Council added to next year’s budget (and what didn’t make the cut)

The Sioux Falls City Council approved a record high $800 million budget Tuesday night.

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Moving soon? Ask these internet questions

As you look for a new place, Midco is sharing exactly what to know to get the best internet service available.

City

How the city is looking to bring back open gym

The Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Department has a plan for bringing back open gym on the weekends now that it's no longer available at community centers.

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How Drug Court participants are finding recovery through peer support

A recent grant from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is helping create a network of peers to help Drug Court participants navigate the path to recovery.

Your week, simplified: Sept. 7, 2023

Happy Thursday! Megan here. Weather check: Smokey, then 70s. 🥫Have you donated food yet? There's still two days to donate to our food drive in partnership with Startup Sioux Falls. Get all the details here! Or, save yourself a trip downtown and just give

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Concerned about housing needs? This summit is for you.

The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance's annual Growth Summit is focusing on "Filling the Housing Gap." Here's what you need to know about the upcoming event.

Get Smart

Get smart about Beer Choir with Bart Torbert

Long-time musician and educator Bart Torbert is bringing Beer Choir to Sioux Falls with the first event from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at Remedy Brewing Company.

Events

Stuff to do: Sept. 7-14

From music to makers, here's a look at where to find some fun this week.

Education

As construction begins, here's a look at plans for the new northwest elementary school

Dirt is moving on the site of a new elementary school in northwest Sioux Falls. Here's a look at the next steps for the building, including renderings of what it'll look like when completed.

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A simple way to help the hungry

Donate to the food drive this week to support Feeding South Dakota! The drive is sponsored by Sioux Falls Simplified and Startup Sioux Falls.

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