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Why The Link could see a big transition in 2027

The Link downtown triage center has been managed by Avera Health since opening in 2021, but that could all change next year.

A Little Help

How volunteers help rescue 400,000+ pounds of food each year

In her first two weeks on the job as Bread Break, Volunteer and Program Coordinator Keilani Burroughs said she's never seen anything like the volunteer support the nonprofit has.

Simplified Presents

This one-day summit will help you keep employees – and keep them engaged

In a community with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, employee retention is a big deal. That's why the Sioux Falls Development Foundation's 2026 WIN in Workforce Summit will share tools to help employers support, retain and engage their team.

Events

Stuff to do: Sept. 9-14

Here's a look at what's happening in Sioux Falls this week.

Super Simplified

Simplified: Property tax relief and why the mayor is quoting 'Barbie'

Your TL;DR headlines for the week

Sports

HS Football Simplified: Another BV victory; blowout games for Jefferson, Lincoln and SF Christian

Your weekly roundup of scores across the state, and Metro Conference game summaries.

Newsletter

Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 4, 2026

This week, you'll get the latest on ongoing discussions about closing Renberg Elementary. Plus, you'll meet a Washington High School running back who's starting the season with some big numbers.

Education

Sioux Falls School District looks to close Renberg Elementary by end of the year

The Sioux Falls School Board this week re-opened discussions on closing Renberg Elementary at the end of the academic year.

Sports

'A phenomenal kid': Meet the WHS running back who's ready to make some noise

“He is a phenomenal kid,” Washington Head Coach Ryan Evans said. “He's extremely genuine, a terrific student. He works hard for what he gets. He’s the kind of guy you want to coach.”

Super Simplified

Simplified: New basketball backboards

Your TL;DR headlines for the week.

Sports

What we're watching this week in high school football

O'Gorman's got a big challenge against Brandon Valley. Meanwhile, Lincoln is looking for an easy win over Roosevelt, and Washington faces off with Harrisburg.

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: Sept. 2, 2026

This issue has everything. We've got City Council news, we've got childcare news, we've got a Labor Day weekend events round-up...and more!

Community

Sioux Falls' mobile grocery store is back in business

The Sioux Falls Mobile Market is back on the road this week bringing affordable grocery stores to food deserts across town.

Events

Stuff to do: Sept. 2-8

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

A Little Help

How Bread Break is feeding the hungry while preventing food waste

This year alone, the organization's goal is to rescue 500,000 pounds of food.

Simplified Presents

How the YMCA is making basketball accessible to all

The Sioux Falls Family YMCA has been bringing kids together to play basketball for nearly a century. This year, the Y's basketball program is bringing expanded partnerships, opportunities for younger kids and a schedule that's friendlier to busy families.

Super Simplified

Simplified: Childcare changes, convention centers, city budget

Your TL;DR headlines for the week.

A Little Help

Meet this year's 'A Little Help' give-back recipient

Over the last two years, Sioux Falls Simplified readers have donated nearly $10,000 to nonprofits. This year we're helping out another organization bringing a simple solution to a need in our community.

Sports

HS Football Simplified: O’Gorman pulls the upset, BV beats Omaha.

O’Gorman upsets top-ranked Lincoln in season-opener. Plus, see a round-up of scores statewide in the first week of high school football in South Dakota.

Newsletter

Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 28, 2026

This week, you'll learn a lot about how funding cuts at the federal level are impacting folks locally – both when it comes to school lunches and supporting victims of crimes.

Community

How federal funding cuts are leaving crime victims with fewer resources

Federal funding cuts are creating a major funding gap for Solace, a Sioux Falls nonprofit providing crisis care and long-term healing for victims of sexual assault, domestic abuse, human trafficking and child abuse.

Education

Why thousands of kids are at risk of losing free school lunch

More than 2,700 students could stop receiving free lunches if the proper paperwork isn't filled out by early October.

Super Simplified

Simplified: Lawsuits, bus routes and a time capsule for 2076

Your TL;DR headlines for the weekend.

Sports

Why we're watching Nebraska as the 11AAA football season opens

Friday night is the opener for the largest three classes of high school football in South Dakota. Here's what we're watching.

Newsletter

Your week, simplified: Aug. 26, 2026

This week, get your back-to-school hats on because it's time for math. But don't let the numbers scare you – it's all related to your tax dollars and where they're going up or down.

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