Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 21, 2021 This week, we simplify kindergarteners, cops and how art and transit fit together.
How artists are joining the transit conversation in Sioux Falls Simplified: Sioux Falls artists are thinking creatively about public transit, and they hope their work will inspire city officials as they look at the future of busing. Why it matters
Education Why schools are expecting more kindergarteners In some cases it's hard to tell if the change is due to growth in the region or because more parents kept kids home during the pandemic.
City What to watch in Mayor Paul TenHaken's budget address TenHaken described his five-year capital plan as very "meat and potatoes" with a focus on infrastructure, so it stands to reason his annual budget will bring more of the same.
City Meet Sioux Falls' new police chief Jon Thum knew he wanted to be a cop when he was a kid. Now, he's taking over as chief of the Sioux Falls Police Department.
Simplified Presents A day in the life of a car wash site manager Site managers are the top dogs at their Silverstar location, which means they set the tone when it comes to culture and customer service.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 14, 2021 This week, we simplify the mayor's five-year spending plan, Tea's new school spot and the 're-hatching' Canaries.
Here's how new owners are 're-hatching' the Canaries Simplified: The new owners of Sioux Falls' city baseball team have invested $1 million in their first half-year. They're also eyeing a goal of an MLB minor
City TenHaken looks to spend $812 million in five-year capital plan "It's the basic guts of city government," TenHaken said.
Education Tea selects location for new elementary school One of South Dakota's fastest-growing school districts has identified a plot of land for a new elementary school.
Simplified Presents Where to find summer fun in Tea Tea is the fastest-growing community in the state, and as more people flock to town, so too do new businesses and events.
Simplified Presents Silverstar cracks Top 100 industry list Silverstar Car Wash cracked the top 100 in a national industry ranking.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 7, 2021 This week, we simplify: greenhouse gas emissions, ambulance costs and how a local nonprofit got a call with Fauci.
Community How a small nonprofit got a federal grant and a call with Fauci The grant will fund outreach efforts to get more Black, Indigenous, and people of color vaccinated in South Dakota.
City Sioux Falls aims for net zero emissions by 2050 These goals are part of a broader plan to address sustainability citywide.
Simplified Presents Why you should break out the skateboards this weekend Hang out on the "dopest block in town" with coffee, food and lots of room to skate.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 30, 2021 This week, we simplify teacher shortages, fireworks and Police Chief Matt Burns' career.
Education How workforce shortages are hitting schools South Dakota had twice as many open teaching positions this May compared to last, and the hiring challenges don't end there.
City What to know about Matt Burns' tenure as Sioux Falls Police Chief Matt Burns went from patrol cop to top dog in the Sioux Falls Police Department over a 25-year career in law enforcement.
Health The delta variant is here. What doctors want you to know. It's only a matter of time before the delta variant of COVID-19 hits South Dakota.
Simplified Presents Why you should go to Lennox for the Fourth (and all summer) The people of Lennox go big when it comes to Fourth of July celebrations.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 23, 2021 This week, we simplify: drought conditions, summer tutors and on-demand public transit.
Community It's super dry. What that means for the river and for you. It's been the driest June on record for much of the state, according to the National Weather Service, and federal data shows the Big Sioux River is flowing at a far lower-than-average rate.
Education Here are 5 unique features in the new Jefferson High Jefferson Principal Dan Conrad said the new building is less traditional and more focused on creating room for students and teachers to collaborate.
Education How tutors are seeing - and helping - pandemic learning loss Sioux Falls area tutors say kids are coming back, and they're seeing the learning loss caused by missed school during the pandemic.
