Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 30, 2022 Get smart about personal branding and meet two Sioux Falls women looking to revolutionize reading.
Community Meet the women making reading a hands-on, interactive activity Jessa Howes and Stephanie Gongopoulos formed both a friendship and a company over early-morning walks during the pandemic. Now, the Sioux Falls women are helping make reading a hands-on activity from coast to coast.
Get Smart Get smart about personal branding with Maddie Peschong Maddie Peschong is a brand photographer, business coach and all-around social media expert who has helped lots of people find and define their own personal brands.
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 It's spooky season. From Frankenstein to spooky songs to mystical art, there are lots of ways to channel some big October energy in the week ahead.
Simplified Presents What happens to recyclables when they leave your house? More than 90% of the products sorted by Millennium Recycling end up getting processed in the region.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 28, 2022 This week, we simplify electric cars, school elections and pumpkin pickin'.
Simplified Presents Meet Garretson's new full-time economic development director For the first time, the city of Garretson has a full-time employee focused on economic development. Her name is Jessica Fueston, and she recognizes that this new role is a big deal for her fast-growing hometown.
Sustainability How local utility companies are preparing for more electric vehicles on the road As electric vehicles grow in popularity nationwide, Sioux Falls-area utility companies say they're ready for the increased demand for electricity. Here's what you need to know.
Education Harrisburg voters give two thumbs way up for new elementary school A new elementary school is coming to Harrisburg after voters Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a $30 million bond to fund the cost of construction.
My favorite Sioux Falls Simplified stories Happy Tuesday! Megan here. I know it’s hard to believe, but we’re already 70% of the way through 2022. So much has happened this year! Instead of rushing
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 23, 2022 Meet some cool people doing cool things, learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and find some stuff to do this weekend.
Get Smart Get smart about Hispanic Heritage Month with Marcela Salas Marcela Salas owns and operates Salas Salsas along with her mother. In her business, she's also integrating generations of Mexican culture passed down from her grandmother.
Simplified Presents His car wash job is becoming a career. Meet Jordan Kidd. Jordan Kidd left a job in manufacturing in search of something with the potential to advance in the company and learn new things. He's found both at Silverstar.
Simplified Presents Your week, simplified: Sept. 21, 2022 This week, we simplify crime stats, COVID boosters and next steps for the downtown parking ramp.
City Crime is steady in Sioux Falls, but cops worry about more repeat offenders Law enforcement officials say the big issues to worry about are repeat offenders, stolen guns and the prevalence of drugs.
City Why City Council wants to keep an open mind about the future of the downtown parking ramp The vibe at Tuesday's council meeting was largely, "We're open to pretty much anything, as long as the process works this time."
Health What to know about the new COVID booster – and where to find it The latest booster shot to prevent against newer strains of COVID-19 is now available in Sioux Falls. Here's what you need to know and where to find it.
Simplified Presents How the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance is helping address housing shortages regionally Here's a look at how the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (SMGA) is working – often behind-the-scenes – to find solutions for regional communities.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Sept. 16, 2022 Learn what went into the final 2023 city budget and catch up on some big changes at Children's Inn.
Community How a new name, building will help Children's Inn serve more victims of domestic violence Children's Inn is preparing to move into a brand new facility in east-central Sioux Falls, and with the new building comes a new name.
City What's in the final city budget – and what didn't make the cut The Sioux Falls City Council passed a $646 million budget Tuesday night, but not without making some tweaks to the plan initially proposed by Mayor Paul TenHaken.
Events Stuff to do: Sept. 16-23 There's something for everyone this weekend in Sioux Falls, from live music to Legos.
Why we need your support Happy Thursday! Megan here. Over the next several weeks, you’re going to see several notes from me as part of a membership campaign. * TL;DR I’m going to ask you to consider financially supporting the news you’re reading here. As an
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Sept. 14, 2022 This week, we simplify new schools, new(ish) taxes and the Backstreet Boys underwear.
City Why downtown is looking to property owners to pay more Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. wants to find ways to fund more staff, more marketing for local businesses and more maintenance downtown. Their proposed solution? Having property owners kick in more cash.
