City Why Mayor TenHaken now knows his last day in office Sioux Falls next mayor will be elected in June 2026, and at the same meeting Tuesday, councilors also voted not to lower the threshold needed to win a City Council seat.
City What City Councilors want state lawmakers to prioritize next year The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to weigh in on property tax reform discussions in Pierre, as well as voicing support for ensuring water access, airport expansion and more.
Events Stuff to do: July 9-16 Live music, free professional theater, hydrant parties, flower tattoos and pup cups: it's all on the agenda this week in Sioux Falls.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 9, 2025 Parks, credit card fees, and a new (ish) home for South Dakota's men's prison.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 2, 2025 It's a nice and newsy issue for you today so you don't have to check your email at all on Friday.
Education Sioux Falls' new superintendent wants to hear from you The Sioux Falls School District has a new leader as of this week, but he's a very familiar face around town.
City What's in the mayor's $1B five-year spending plan? Mayor Paul TenHaken unveiled a $1 billion capital improvement plan detailing investments the city will make over the next five years.
Simplified Presents What to know about Lennox's legendary July 4 celebration This year marks the 42nd Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Lennox, which includes the firecracker fun run, municipal band concert, parade, and, of course, fireworks.
Events Stuff to do: July 2-8 Fireworks, Fourth of July fun and free Shakespeare in the park performances: here's a look at what's happening this week.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories Parks, credit card fees, murals and Farmers Market (winter edition)
City How public transit changes are bringing in more riders Sioux Area Metro saw a 23% increase in ridership over the last year, according to data from Via, the company contracted by the city to run public transit services.
Community Zoo celebrates new baby, new partnership and more For the first time in more than 20 years, the Great Plains Zoo welcomed a snow leopard cub. It's just one of the surprise announcements unveiled Thursday night during Zoofari, the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium's (SFZA) fundraising event.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 27, 2025 More gates, a fond farewell and a new business to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 25, 2025 The costs of bringing more money to town, parks, fireworks, internships and a whole bunch of stuff to do this weekend.
City What would it cost to build a downtown convention center? The city would have to spend between $225 and $250 million to build a new downtown convention center that would likely still operate at a deficit, according to a draft report from Johnson Consulting presented to the Riverline District Steering Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories A new park nears opening, a new superintendent is coming, and here's one way to start planning your July 4 festivities.
Your weekend, simplified: June 20, 2025 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Dangerously hot This week, you'll learn about a new public art policy coming in front of the council in the coming weeks, as well as how The Banquet has been feeding the hungry for four decades.
City Why Sioux Falls is creating policies for public art Work is well underway on a set of policies that will set the framework for how the city approaches public art, murals, receiving gifts, and how it works with artists in general in the future, according to Arts Coordinator Maren Engel.
Get Smart Get smart about staying safe online with Andy Ott Andy Ott is the founder of Verity Networks, a cost-effective, expert IT solution helping small businesses in Sioux Falls. He sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance protecting your information online.
Community How The Banquet has been feeding the hungry for 40 years As The Banquet celebrated its 40th anniversary this week, Executive Director Tamera Jerke-Liesinger sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the nonprofit's history, as well as how it's grown and adapted to address the needs of the community over the years.
Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: June 20, 2025 There's still time to send your kid to camp. Plus, wheel tax is rolling up, and storm drains are the new canvas.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 18, 2025 This week, I've got a jam-packed issue for you because, well, summer is busy! Plus, now's the time to let City Council know when you want to vote for Sioux Falls' next mayor.
