City Property taxes, simplified It’s budget season for the City of Sioux Falls. Here's a look at how your property taxes play a role in the city budget and what a potential increase might mean for you.
Community This Sioux Falls nonprofit is helping people breathe worldwide Ashley Ballou-Bonnema founded nonprofit Breathe Bravely to share the healing powers of singing with cystic fibrosis patients worldwide
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 21, 2023 Get a simplified breakdown of Mayor Paul TenHaken's proposed budget. Plus, catch our weekly roundup of local events and more!
City Here's how the mayor wants to spend city money next year Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday released a $790 million 2024 budget for the City of Sioux Falls.
Simplified Presents Get to know a new development in downtown Hartford A new mixed-use development is coming to downtown Hartford. Here's a look at what's to come, including a new community gathering space.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 19, 2023 More on the childcare crisis, rising costs in the county and fewer teachers to recruit.
Community Most daycares could take more kids if they could hire staff Childcare centers in Sioux Falls struggle to hire, retain and pay workers.
Simplified Presents This conference will inspire women to chase their dreams Woman to Woman aims to bring women in business together to get inspired to take their work to the next level.
County Why public safety costs are rising in Minnehaha County Public safety costs in Minnehaha County have increased 47% in the last five years, according to budget data shared this week with the county commission.
Education How Sioux Falls schools are filling open teacher positions The Sioux Falls School District had fewer teachers to hire for the 2023-24 school year, but even so finding special education teachers is proving to be a challenge.
Simplified Presents You probably didn't know this about the Butterfly House Here's a look at some hidden gems and fun facts to make your next visit even more impressive.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 14, 2023 Get smart about coffee, meet a very sweet 7-year-old, find local events and then slam your laptop shut 'til Monday.
Get Smart Get smart about about your morning brew with Daylily Coffee Ariana Vandersnick and Andrew Fritz are a coffee power couple. We chatted with them about all things coffee roasting ahead of the opening of their new brick-and-mortar location set to open later this summer.
Simplified Presents The Sioux Falls Development Foundation is recruiting workers to town The Sioux Falls Development Foundation is continuing its increased focus on expanding the city's workforce. A targeted marketing campaign is one way they are making it happen.
Community This 7-year-old raised hundreds for the humane society After seeing a lemonade stand in her neighborhood, 7-year-old Zoe Bieber wanted to run one of her own.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 12, 2023 This week, we simplify a growing downtown, a growing theater scene and a growing frustration from one City Council member.
City What's the vision for downtown a decade from now? The City of Sioux Falls' Downtown 2035 plan would bring expanded boundaries, year-round activity, better walkability and clear "brand identity" to the city's core.
Community How Sioux Falls' theater scene is evolving Sioux Falls’ local theater scene is both growing and carving out new niches in culture and entertainment.
Simplified Presents How a Tea coffee shop is supporting entrepreneurial kids The Kid Biz program is encouraging young entrepreneurs by giving kids a place where customers come to them.
City Councilor criticizes city's 'failure' to sell unfinished parking ramp "We're sitting on a huge piece of property," Councilor Curt Soehl said. "Nothing's going forward."
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 6, 2023 Happy Thursday! Megan here. Status check: I hope you all had a lovely Independence Day, and that those of you with young kids/scared pets are able to catch up on sleep in the very near future. Weather check: Perfection! We had July in
City Sioux Falls' long-term spending plan has more than doubled in a decade Mayor Paul TenHaken late last week released a plan to spend more than $1.1 billion on city capital improvement projects over the next five years.
Sustainability This pilot program is helping Brandon save water Xeriscaping is a type of landscaping that requires little to no irrigation because it uses plants that thrive in an area's natural ecosystem.
