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Your week, simplified: Dec. 6, 2023

Here's a look at what's happening this week.

What's the greatest need for housing in Sioux Falls?

Sioux Falls doesn't have enough studio and one-bedroom apartments for its poorest residents, according to research released Tuesday from Augustana University.

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How Gov. Noem's budget proposal could affect Sioux Falls

Gov. Kristi Noem stood before lawmakers and the public on Tuesday to deliver her annual budget address, proposing a more than 7.2 billion in spending for the next fiscal year.

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Your weekend, simplified: Dec. 1, 2023

A vision for Family Park, a growing Outdoor Campus and a significant budget shortfall facing a local shelter.

Community

The Outdoor Campus is almost ready to expand

The designs are in the works. The funds are nearly raised, and the Sioux Falls Outdoor Campus is looking to break ground on a $6.7 million expansion as early as next spring.

City

Get a look at the long-term plan for Sioux Falls' largest park

The city parks and recreation department is working on a master plan to determine what Family Park – the city's largest public park – will look like for the next 50 years.

Events

Stuff to do: Dec. 1-7

It's the holiday season! Here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week.

County

Why the Children's Home Shelter needs more support

The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety – formerly known as Children's Inn – is facing a 40 percent budget shortfall, and they're going to be looking to state and local governments to help close the gap.

Your week, simplified: Nov. 29, 2023

Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Sunny with a high of 45 🎁 Gift guide update: It's the last two days to get your local gift ideas submitted and earn a chance to win a $50 DTSF gift card. Share what you found while shopping

Education

Why hundreds of kids are at risk of going hungry at school

The Sioux Falls School District will no longer be serving food to kids who have a negative balance of $75 or more on their lunch account. It's a tough decision, officials said, but the alternative could be up to half a million dollars in debt by the end of the year.

City

What Via's contract tells us about the future of busing in Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls City Councilors got a first look at a 46-page contract between the city and Via, its new transit provider. Its complexity and flexibility points to big changes coming for how buses operate.

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Meet the new group focused on making Sioux Falls more sustainable

A newly formed group called the Sioux Falls Sustainability Coalition is working toward a more sustainable future. Here's what to know about their first event coming up this weekend.

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Your week, simplified: Nov. 22, 2023

Get smart about cooking your Thanksgiving meal, meet some thrifters and find a bunch of events happening this weekend.

Get Smart

Get smart about cooking for Thanksgiving with Jordan Taylor

Jordan Taylor is the co-owner of En Place Catering, Bread & Circus and Pizza Cheeks. He sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to share his culinary expertise about what you should know cooking your Thanksgiving meal.

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How the Sioux Falls Development Foundation spent 2023 growing the city

The Sioux Falls Development Foundation at its annual meeting last week reflected on the progress it's made this year in setting up the city for growth, as well as the momentum it's carrying into 2024.

Community

Meet some of Sioux Falls' professional thrifters

Thrifting is more than a hobby for a couple of Sioux Falls women. They've made a business out of turning one person's trash into treasure.

Events

Stuff to do: Nov. 22-30

Here's a look at the Thanksgiving fun happening this weekend in Sioux Falls.

Your weekend, simplified: Nov. 17, 2023

Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Honestly, weird how warm it still is Give the gift of shopping local: Did you see the announcement Wednesday about the Simplified Gift Guide? Help us help you shop local this season – share the cool gifts you've bought

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Get smart about the new City of Sioux Falls website

The City of Sioux Falls has a brand new website with an increased focus on being user-friendly and accessible.

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How the zoo decorated South Dakota's most prominent Christmas tree

The Great Plains Zoo is making waves in Pierre with its elaborate display at the annual Christmas at the Capitol event.

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Celebrate World TV Day with a simpler way to watch

Midco is making it easy to connect to all of the TV shows and streaming services you enjoy.

Events

Stuff to do: Nov. 17-22

It's not quite time to carve up the turkey for Thanksgiving, so here's a roundup of what else Sioux Falls is 'giving' in the meantime.

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: Nov. 15, 2023

Shop local with our new Simplified Gift Guide!

Community

We're making it easy to shop local this season – with your help

Sioux Falls Simplified is here to encourage you to keep your spending close to home this holiday season. Here's what you need to know about our new, one-of-a-kind local gift guide – and how you can help it come to life.

City

Why more 'on demand' busing is likely coming to Sioux Falls

The City of Sioux Falls will have a new public transit provider starting in January

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