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.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: Budgets, runners and surveys How 'livable' is Sioux Falls? Plus marathon road closures, a county budget and some local leaders.
From Megan Join me in celebrating Democracy Day today! It's Democracy Day! Sioux Falls Simplified is joining news outlets nationwide to recognize the importance of maintaining our democracy – and, in particular, the critical role local news plays in making that possible.
City TenHaken calls for people to fill 'leadership gap' in local politics Fewer people are stepping up to lead, particularly when it comes to local government, Mayor Paul TenHaken said Thursday.
City Why it's time to check your trees If you've got an ash tree in your yard, it's not a question of if it will be affected by emerald ash borers – it's a question of when, said Urban Forestry Specialist Bryan Peterson.
Simplified Presents How businesses are buying in to support Sioux Falls' future The Forward Sioux Falls IX campaign launched Thursday with plans to bring local leaders together in support of a better tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
Super Simplified Super Simplified: More money, more college kids, fewer festivals The Link's largest donation to date, enrollments are up, a new downtown mural, and more super simplified news
Your week, simplified: Sept. 10, 2025 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Heatin' up Status check: There are quite a few new folks reading Sioux Falls Simplified, and I gotta tell ya, it's cool AF. Whether this is your first newsletter or you've been reading
City What's in Sioux Falls' final 2026 budget? The Sioux Falls City Council this week gave final approval to a roughly $776 million budget, but not before dealing with what councilors said was a particularly tough budget year.
Education How community partnerships are supporting mental health in schools A new partnership between the Sioux Falls School District, Avera Health and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation will embed licensed therapists in local schools to help address kids' mental health needs.
Simplified Presents 'Chip in' for mental health with this new golf event A new golf tournament next month will give folks a chance to play one of Sioux Falls' most exclusive courses while also raising money to support the costs of play therapy that meets kids where they are.
