Your week, simplified: May 27, 2026 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Hot and breezy This week, you'll get an update from the Sioux Falls School District facilities task force. Plus, County Auditor Leah Anderson weighed in on some ballot concerns – namely that folks who've been
Education Why the next big school bond will be for more than Whittier The Sioux Falls School District has been talking about the need to replace the century-old Whittier Middle School building for years. But a recent task force convened to look at school district facilities took a much broader scope.
Simplified Presents How a new program is developing regional leaders The Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is opening applications this week for a new personal and professional development program aimed at supporting leaders across the region. Here's what you need to know about Leadership Sioux Metro.
Super Simplified Simplified: County auditor weighs in on ballot concerns Your TL;DR headlines for the week
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 22, 2026 This week, you'll get an update on some affordable housing projects across the city – and a reminder of why these projects matter. Plus, catch a few Super Simplified Stories before you slam your laptop shut until after Memorial Day!
City How the city is helping fund affordable housing projects Three separate projects are in the works right now to address a growing need for affordable housing in our community – all of which receiving some degree of financial support from the city.
Super Simplified Simplified: Reading, rail yards and retirement Your TL;DR headlines for the weekend.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 20, 2026 This week, you'll get a look at how money is flowing in the upcoming city election, meet the Harrisburg school board candidates and find a ton of events to kick off summer.
Education Meet the candidates for Harrisburg School Board Three candidates are vying to fill two open seats on the Harrisburg School Board overseeing the third-largest district in the state. Here's a look at each candidate and how they'd approach various policy issues.
How much money are mayor, council candidates spending? Simplified: With less than two weeks until the June 2 election, candidates looking to lead city government have spent a more than half a million dollars so far. Here'
Simplified Presents How caring for yourself can help other women do the same Circles of Care, the nonprofit arm of holistic wellness cooperative Selah Space, has a new event that takes women supporting women to the next level. Here's what you need to know about the "Ladies First" event on June 6.
2026 City Election How to check your voter registration TODAY is the last day to register to vote if you want to be eligible to vote in the June 2 primary election. And trust me when I say you're gonna wanna be eligible to vote in the June 2 primary election.
2026 City Election Your complete guide to the 2026 city election Here's your complete guide to the local city and school board races you'll see on the June 2 ballot.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: May 15, 2026 This week, you've got quite a bit of reading on the school board candidates. Plus, there's a ton of "super simplified" news – including important details on public pools.
2026 City Election Meet the Sioux Falls School Board candidates Six people are looking to fill three open seats on the board overseeing South Dakota's largest school district. Sioux Falls Simplified talked to all six of them on a variety of relevant issues.
Simplified Presents Meet Sioux Falls' experts in OT and sensory processing If putting on socks on your child is causing meltdowns or brushing teeth is a nightly nightmare, it might be time to look into occupational therapy.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 13, 2026 This week, you'll get a first look at the city's new arts and culture strategic plan. Plus, I've done my best to simplify the five charter amendments on the June 2 ballot.
2026 City Election What's a charter amendment and why do I need to vote on five of them in June? Residents will weigh in on five proposed changes to the City Charter, the governing document for Sioux Falls. Here's a simplified look at those proposed changes, and what your vote either way would mean for the city.
City Here's a first look at the city's arts and culture plan The plan both took stock of the city's existing assets and made recommendations for steps the city can take to expand opportunities and strengthen the local arts scene.
Simplified Presents Get ready to kick off summer at this zoo event Summertime hits different at the Great Plains Zoo – with longer hours, zookeeper chats, chances to feed giraffes, and the perfect weather to spend the day outside.
