Your weekend, simplified: April 26, 2024 Happy Friday! Megan here. Weather check: Rainy (possibly stormy) 📸 Cool thing check: Need new headshots? Subscribe to be a Sioux Falls Simplified member using the lovely Maddie Peschong's special link, and you'll be entered to win a free headshot mini-session
Health Sioux Falls women share their journeys with infertility It's Infertility Awareness Week, and in recognition of this common, but often undiscussed experience, Sioux Falls Simplified reached out to some local women to hear their stories.
Get Smart Get smart about civic engagement with Siyanne Redda Siyanne Redda is an 18-year-old senior at Washington High School and in her second year of serving on the Mayor's Youth Council.
Simplified Presents How BibiSol is treating corn as sacred with elevated Mexican cuisine A new restaurant concept from the owners of Salas Salsas will bring a new appreciation for corn to downtown Sioux Falls. Here's what you need to know about BibiSol Bodega and Provisions' nixtamal menu.
City Get a look at what's coming for the new Frank Olson and Kuehn Park pools The Sioux Falls City Council will decide in the coming weeks whether the city should invest $77 million in new aquatics and indoor recreation facilities.
Education Learn more about Marcella LeBeau, Sioux Falls newest elementary school namesake She lived for more than a century and left behind a legacy of service, compassion and culture.
Events Stuff to do: April 24-30 If you're only going to leave the house once in the next week, let it be to go vote. But if you're going out a few times, there's plenty of other stuff happening.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: April 19, 2024 Lots of city news to take you into the weekend -- plus a sustainability round-up in honor of Earth Day!
City Here's what we learned during the annual State of the City address Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday delivered the annual State of the City address to scores of Sioux Fallsians at the Convention Center. He covered a wide variety of topics – here's a quick run-down of some of the newsiest tidbits.
City What's in the city's proposed $77 million aquatics bond? Mayor Paul TenHaken this week unveiled initial details for a planned $77 million bond to fund a new pool at Kuehn Park, and indoor pool and recreation center at Frank Olson and the purchase of the Sanford Wellness Center on Tea/Ellis Road.
City How Sioux Falls' quick response to the 911 outage helped the whole state The team at Metro Communications and the broader city communications team didn't miss a beat on Wednesday night when they realized the system that accepts 911 calls wasn't working.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 17, 2024 A deep dive on voter turnout, a chance to win Pink tickets and a potential repeal of the prohibition on parade candy.
Elections Did your neighbors turn out to vote? Sioux Falls Simplified analyzed precinct-level voter turnout data to see which neighborhoods saw the most – and least – folks going out to vote.
Events Stuff to do: April 17-23 There's a lot to celebrate this week in Sioux Falls--here's a look at what's going on.
Simplified Presents How your apartment search can score you tickets to Pink Lloyd Companies is hosting a Parade of Apartments on Saturday, April 27, and they're offering chances to win hundreds of dollars in prizes – as well as a pair of tickets to see Pink.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: April 12, 2024 Simulated hospitals, childcare scholarships and laundromat libraries.
Education Get a look at Southeast Tech's new healthcare simulation center Students pursuing healthcare careers at Southeast Technical College now train in essentially a mini hospital. Here's a look at the new Healthcare Simulation Center.
City How the city is looking to build the childcare provider workforce The Sioux Falls City Council in the coming weeks will be looking at a proposal to fund scholarships for people pursuing early childhood education. It's part of an effort to address childcare workforce challenges in the city.
Your week at a glance: April 10, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Full-on spring temps Tote check: Congrats to Bob Wendland and @siouxfallsmom for winning a Sioux Falls Simplified tote bag! (I got so excited by the response I gave away two!) Thanks for participating in our "I voted&
Simplified Presents How Barre3 helped this woman build strength, balance Mindi Stroschein has been moving her body with Barre3 since the franchise opened in Sioux Falls more than seven years ago. Here's how the fitness classes have benefitted her and what keeps her coming back.
Elections Meet your new city councilors and school board members - so far Low turnout and a yet-undecided at-large race were some of the big takeaways from Tuesday's election results.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: April 5, 2024 Elections, a new Whittier Middle School and a 24/7 way to experience the zoo.
