Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 2, 2026 This week, it's here, babyyyyyy. You won't find this level of election coverage in any other news outlet in the state. Sioux Falls Simplified conducted face-to-face interviews with every (willing) candidate in the metro area, and IT'S. ALL. HERE.
Simplified Presents Learn to get along even when you disagree at this Augie event Two powerhouse public intellectuals, who remain friends despite political differences, will be speaking about how to have constructive dialogue at Augustana University later this month as part of the Fourth Annual Critical Inquiry and Citizenship Colloquium.
2026 SD Election Your (wildly comprehensive) guide to Sioux Falls-area state legislative candidates Here's a helpful, interactive map that should make it easy for you to find your legislative district, meet the candidates looking to represent you and find everything you need before Election Day on Nov. 3
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 16 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 16's lone senate seat has already been decided, as Kevin D. Jensen will return to Pierre running unopposed. That leaves three people vying for two open seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 15 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 15 one of few districts in the Sioux Falls area in which every single seat is hotly contested by both parties.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 14 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 14's senate seat is already decided as Larry Zikmund will return to Pierre unopposed. That leaves three people vying for the two open seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 13 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 13's lone state senate seat has already been decided as veteran lawmaker Sue Peterson will run unopposed. Meanwhile, three people are vying for the two open seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 12 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 12 has some heavy hitters who are no longer in play. Here's a closer look at who's looking to represent the central and southwest Sioux Falls district.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 11 folks who want to represent you in Pierre Six candidates are looking to represent this geographically small but populous district, and both house and senate seats are contested.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 10 folks looking to represent you in Pierre District 10 is one of few districts in the Sioux Falls area that was able to field both Democratic and Republican candidates in both the house and senate races. Meet the candidates here.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 9 folks who want to represent you in Pierre District 9's lone senate seat has already been decided, and Sen. Joy Hohn will return to Pierre for another term. Three women are vying for the remaining two state house seats in a rare all-female district representing Hartford and northwest Sioux Falls.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 6 folks looking to represent you in Pierre District 6's lone senate seat has already been decided, as Ernie Otten will return to Pierre unopposed. But there's a full slate of candidates vying for the two open seats in the South Dakota House of Representative.
2026 SD Election Meet the Dist. 2 folks looking to represent you in Pierre District 2's lone state senate seat has already been decided as Sen. John Sjaarda will return to Pierre unopposed and in a new chamber. But, the district has three men vying to represent its people in two open seats in the South Dakota House of Representatives.
Sports This week in HS football: A good ol' fashioned American rivalry The War Eagle Trophy is up for grabs as Brandon Valley and Harrisburg face off in the Great American Rivalry Series for the eighth time. Meanwhile, SF Christian is undefeated – can they maintain it?
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 30, 2026 This week, we're talking civic engagement and new ways to let Mayor Christine Erickson know your priorities. You'll also find a whole bunch of events on what promises to be a maybe-not-totally-drenched fall weekend.
City Mayor Erickson wants to hear from you in new 'Sioux Falls Listens' events Mayor Christine Erickson this week announced a new "Sioux Falls Listen" events series aimed at hearing directly from residents what they want to see in city leadership, as well as to give the community a chance to shape the city's future.
Simplified Presents From learning to leading: How Boscaljon Design Co. found its niche in local woodworking Five years ago, before taking the business full-time, Nate Boscaljon built his business plan through the Startup Sioux Falls Business Accelerator program. This fall, he's leading a group of entrepreneurs through the same journey.
Simplified Presents How businesses are supporting growth in the Sioux Metro Dozens of businesses have bought in to support the economic development work of the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance. Here's what you need to know about their corporate partnership program.
Sports HS Football, simplified: Blocks on blocks on blocks Brandon's impressive offensive line paved the way for score after score Friday night at Howard Wood Field. Meanwhile, Sioux Falls teams kicked some west-river butt, and Pierre is red hot in 11AA.
Sports Who won in HS football this weekend? Sept. 28, 2026 Every football score in the state of South Dakota
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 25, 2026 This week, you'll learn about a partnership that's helping kids at the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center. Beyond that, I'm keeping it pretty simplified this week because you're about to be drownin' in election content.
Community How eyeglasses are helping incarcerated kids A new partnership between the South Dakota Lions Foundation and the Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center is connecting kids with eyeglasses. It's also helping improve their confidence, as well as their overall attitude, JDC Director Jamie Gravett said.
