Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 1, 2025 You'll see the latest crime stats, learn about the lasting impact of a local nonprofit, find ways to support kids this fall and get a discount code for your next egg sandwich.
Community Why Sioux Falls Thrive's work will continue long after its closure Sioux Falls Thrive has been focused on ensuring kids have everything they need to be successful from cradle to career for the last seven years. The nonprofit shuttered this week, but here's a look at many of the initiatives that'll continue to benefit kids in the community for years to come.
Simplified Presents How to support strong kids, families The Sioux Falls Family YMCA launched its annual Strong Kids Campaign this week with a goal of raising $150,000 to support a diverse range of programs, all of which aim to build strong kids, strong families and a stronger Sioux Falls community.
City How police are using technology to solve crimes faster The Sioux Falls Police Department is taking a more hands-on approach with technology and finding ways to solve crimes in real time with the help of a dedicated control center.
Simplified Presents Meet your new favorite egg sandwich Egg on a Roll is bringing fresh, chef-inspired egg sandwiches to Sioux Falls at its new location at The Bridges at 57th.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 26, 2025 Spooky season is upon us, and also, it's cool to participate in local democracy.
City This committee is one to watch if you want to see change in city government The Charter Revision Commission – a group tasked with recommending changes to Sioux Falls' governing document – is set to start meeting regularly over the next few months. Here's what you need to know.
Looking to get more involved? This quiz can help you get started Simplified: A new resource from Sioux Falls Simplified makes it easy to find ways to get involved in local government that align with your interests and skills. Here's
Simplified Presents Celebrate spooky season with your favorite animals at ZooBoo The Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium is bringing back its annual ZooBoo event with some "spooktacular" fun for all ages and a new option for exclusive early access to all of the festivities.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Spooky runs, housing milestones and A+ parks Spooky runs, housing milestones and A+ parks in Sioux Falls
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 24, 2025 A new prison, a record number of kids qualifying for free lunch at school, and more events than one person could possibly attend.
Education How federal changes could impact kids' access to free lunch Changes to eligibility requirements for federal food assistance programs will mean some families will need to jump through a few extra hoops to ensure their kids can still receive free lunches.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Neighbors, budgets and where kids go to college these days Minnehaha County passes its final budget, a really cool (not biased) new neighborhood association and where do Sioux Falls kids go to college?
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 19, 2025 Hear from parents affected by the closing of Christ the King Elementary and learn what a strategic arts and culture plan will mean for the city
Education How folks are fighting to save Christ the King Elementary from closure Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools this week announced plans to close Christ the King Elementary at the end of the current school year.
City What an arts and culture strategic plan will mean for the city While community arts groups have done similar community studies and strategic planning in the past, this marks the first time the city has been the driving force behind that work.
Simplified Presents Here are the best ways to support local theatre this season The Premiere Playhouse has seen a lot of organizational change in recent months: a new building, new performance styles, new (lower) ticket prices and a new vision for the future.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Time to get a library card It's Library Card Sign-Up Month, and you'll also meet a new business bringing wellness to the area.
Simplified Presents How collaborative planning is shaping future metro growth Officials in Tea, Harrisburg and Sioux Falls have worked together in recent months to figure out the boundary lines where each city will intersect someday.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 17, 2025 This week, you'll learn about the St. Francis House's big plans to bring more safe, affordable housing to the city's core. Plus, catch a handful of Super Simplified updates and a round-up of tons of events happening in the week ahead.
Community How St. Francis House plans to meet growing need for housing The St. Francis House is one step closer to an expansion that would create dozens more safe, affordable housing units on its central Sioux Falls campus. Here's what you need to know about the expansion plans.
Simplified Presents Find your next home easily with this one-day event Nearly three dozen properties across all sides of town will be available for self-guided, no-appointment-needed tours as part of the Sept. 27 Parade of Apartments hosted by Lloyd Properties.
