Education See how the makeup of Sioux Falls schools is changing The trend? More diversity, thousands of kids with special education needs and dozens of languages spoken.
Community More than a merger: How Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium plans to expand in the next decade The big future vision doesn't stop once the zoo and butterfly house are combined as the Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium. Here's a look at the plan for the next decade.
Simplified Presents How hands-on support helped this woman grow her business Midco's team supports business owners by meeting them where they are and building strong relationships.
SoDak Simplified SoDak Simplified: Your guide to all statewide races South Dakotans could see a new governor, new representation in Congress and new faces in a number of statewide roles. There are also lots of incumbents in the running.
Simplified Presents How to find a good, clean spook this weekend Spooky season is in full swing, and that means Silverstar Car Wash's annual Haunted Car Wash is back.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 21, 2022 Get smart about local theater and catch up on some big issues impacting Minnehaha County.
County Why the county is talking about a new $50 million juvenile detention center The Minnehaha County Juvenile Detention Center is running out of space. Here's a look at a proposed solution.
Get Smart Get smart about local theater (and original musicals) with Luke Tatge We chatted with playwright Luke Tatge about the local theater scene and the upcoming debut of his original musical, "Salem."
Simplified Presents How regional wastewater treatment could bring more growth to the metro Area communities are talking about creating a centralized, regional facility that'll help everyone meet the growing needs for wastewater treatment in the county.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 19, 2022 This week, we simplify casino rules, Whittier's 100th birthday and special financing for a new affordable-ish housing project.
City Why two councilors are looking to tighten the reins on casinos Two Sioux Falls city councilors are looking at ways the city can have more say in how many video lottery licenses are approved.
Education Whittier Middle School is about to turn 100. What's next for the district's oldest building? It might be the last big milestone birthday for the building as administrators plan for its future replacement.
Simplified Presents The 10 scariest things people have tried to recycle In honor of spooky season, our friends at Millennium Recycling compiled a list of the scariest things they've found that do not belong in recycling bins.
City How tax incentives will help make a new affordable-ish housing project happen City Council on Tuesday approved a plan to use a special incentive – known as tax-increment financing – to bring a new affordable-ish housing project to northeast Sioux Falls.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 14, 2022 Get smart about Sioux Falls history and meet a new nonprofit focused on supporting sustainable businesses.
Get Smart Get smart about Sioux Falls history with Patrick Hicks We chatted with Patrick Hicks, one of the two people (Jon Lauck being the other) behind a new anthology about Sioux Falls history.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Oct. 12, 2022 This week, we simplify ballot measures, parking ramp next steps and how Sioux Falls is looking to book more big names, fewer country acts.
City City ready to sell unfinished downtown parking ramp City Councilors on Tuesday heard the next steps in how the city will negotiate a sale of the property. Here's what you need to know.
SoDak Simplified SoDak Simplified: What to know about ballot measures The two measures on the November ballot cover two big topics: recreational marijuana usage and Medicaid expansion. Here's what you need to know.
Simplified Presents This show brings together artists from across the northern plains The 41st annual Artist of the Plains Art Show later this month will bring together dozens of local and regional artists to showcase a variety of artistic mediums.
City How the city is pushing for more big names, fewer country acts City Councilors this week approved a new five-year agreement with the company overseeing the event center complex.
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Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Oct. 7, 2022 We simplify the next steps in solving Sioux Falls' childcare crisis, what to know about the Native American Day parade this weekend and a roundup of local events.
Community How Sioux Falls is working toward childcare crisis solutions in the next six months There are now two people focused full-time at finding solutions to help keep childcare affordable, accessible and sustainable.
Community How a zoo, butterfly house merger will make one bigger, better destination The Great Plains Zoo and the Butterfly House & Aquarium are teaming up under one board. It'll bring the butterfly house and a much larger aquarium to the zoo campus. Here's what you need to know.
