Community The 2023 Simplified Welcome Guide is here The Simplified Welcome Guide was created in 2022 to be a one-stop shop for everything you'd need to know as a newcomer to Sioux Falls.
Education Parents are fighting to keep gymnastics program in Sioux Falls schools The school board is expected to approve next year's budget in the next couple weeks, and girls gymnastics is on the chopping block.
Simplified Presents These programs help attract, develop and retain Sioux Falls workers The Sioux Falls Development Foundation is doing more now than ever before to support a strong workforce as part of our city's growing economy.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 24, 2023 Get smart about resources available for suicide loss, catch up on big road construction projects and see a new program to help the city recruit cops.
Get Smart Get smart about resources for suicide loss with Wendy Mamer Wendy Mamer is the Suicide Loss and Support Coordinator for the Helpline Center, which means she helps people statewide who have been affected by suicide.
City How Sioux Falls police are leveraging community partnerships to recruit officers The Sioux Falls Police Department has a new program to help remove barriers for people who want to become police officers.
City These are the big street construction projects this year As the city grows, road expansion projects are needed to meet the needs of drivers looking to get around town. Here's a look at what's happening.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 22, 2023 This week, we simplify a mental health assessment of Sioux Falls and a mechanism to get more people and businesses in the city's core.
Health Why people struggle to find mental health support in Sioux Falls A lack of providers, transportation challenges and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the barriers people in Sioux Falls face to finding adequate mental health care, according to a study released Tuesday by the Augustana Research Institute.
City How the city is looking to fit more people, businesses in core neighborhoods One goal is to encourage developers to build properties that promote density and walkability.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 17, 2023 Catch up on some of the laws passed in Pierre this session, and
SoDak Simplified What happened in Pierre? Your (simplified) guide to the 2023 legislative session Lawmakers passed more than 200 bills during the 2023 legislative session, and more than half of those are already set to become law.
Community Take some art, leave some art at this little free lending library The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co. downtown has turned its "Occupied Gallery" into a little free art library. Here's how it works.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 15, 2023 This week, we simplify some big changes to the city's sustainability plan, your guide to St. Patrick's Day events and how your home could get renovated on HGTV.
City How Sioux Falls' sustainability plan changed in the last year – and why some are concerned The city's drafted sustainability goals have shifted from net-zero emissions by 2050 to zero mention of "climate change" or "greenhouse gases."
Just For Fun You could have your home renovated on HGTV A reality home renovation show set in Sioux Falls has been renewed for a second season, and you've got a chance to be featured.
Events Stuff to do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Go green! There are tons of events happening both in and out of downtown this weekend to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: March 10, 2023 This week, we simplify mobile bus passes, Broadway shows, and Women's History Month.
Get Smart Get smart about Women's History Month with Sadie Swier We caught up with Sadie Swier, director of SD CEO East Women's Business Center, to talk about women in the workforce and Women's History Month.
Community How the Washington Pavilion is celebrating 25 years of Broadway shows The Washington Pavilion is bringing two week-long shows as part of its 25th Broadway Performance Series.
Simplified Presents How an expanding Palisades State Park will bolster Garretson Palisades State Park will nearly triple the available camping spots in the coming years, as well as constructing a new welcome center and several other upgrades.
Simplified Presents Why the 'Mother of Sustainability' is coming to Sioux Falls Former prime minister of Norway and noted "Mother of Sustainability" Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland will speak in Sioux Falls next week at the 26th Boe Forum on Public Affairs.
City You can now buy bus tickets on your phone Sioux Area Metro now has a mobile ticketing option through an app called Token Transit. Here's what you need to know.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: March 7, 2023 This week, we simplify student data, crime stats and a new approach to helping unhoused folks.
Courts Crime isn't really increasing, but collaboration in justice system is The latest crime statistics from the Sioux Falls Police Department show little change. What is changing, though, is how the city, state and legal systems are working together.
