Education Teachers will see more money next fall, but union set to go 10 years without negotiating salaries Sioux Falls school board members approved a plan to spend an additional $1.3 million on salaries next year. Meanwhile, the local union leader says some teachers are dissatisfied that they're set to go a decade without full salary schedule negotiations.
City Sioux Steel redevelopment looks for restart on project, TIF City Council last February approved tax-increment financing for plans to redevelop the old Sioux Steel site downtown. Then, a pandemic hit, and the project pressed pause.
Simplified Presents Why Baltic is building a group to help businesses As Baltic sees more people moving to town, city leaders are working to form a group to bring more businesses, too.
City How Sioux Falls is using Snapchat to dispel myths about vaccines The city is in the midst of a $100,000 public health marketing campaign aimed at dispelling misinformation and sharing facts about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Simplified Presents Silverstar donates $34,000 worth of free washes to nurses, teachers Silverstar celebrated National Nurses Week earlier this month by giving away more than 1,000 free car washes to area nurses.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: May 5, 2021 This week, we simplify: Mayoral updates, outside art and why core neighborhoods will be getting a glow up
City TenHaken outlines priorities for a growing Sioux Falls Simplified: Mayor Paul TenHaken covered a wide swath of topics during his State of the City address Monday, but there was a common theme: growth. Why it matters: * TenHaken is
Community How to support local art without stepping foot inside a gallery A new group calling themselves the "Backartigans" is working to bring a variety of art to backyards in the downtown Sioux Falls area.
City How Sioux Falls police are preparing for The Link opening Bringing people to The Link instead of to jail will save police time, and officials hope it will create a more therapeutic environment for people as they sober up or detox.
City Sioux Falls needs more housing. This new city group plans to help. Sioux Falls is growing so fast, the housing market is struggling to keep up – and not for lack of trying. Here's how a new group is looking to help.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 28, 2021 This week, we simplify the new triage center, a local nonprofit and why it's hard to buy a bike right now.
Community This nonprofit has been recognizing nurses for a decade The JY6 Foundation in Sioux Falls marks its 10th year working to thank nurses and raise money for cancer research in memory of Jorgen Yde, who died at age 16 in 2011.
Community Bikes are in high demand and short supply In Sioux Falls, some customers are waiting months for their new ride.
Education Everything you need to know about Sioux Falls school board candidates Here you'll find all three parts of our school board candidate series in one place.
Education School board candidates, Part 3: students and workforce needs This is the third and final story in a series looking at the people running for Sioux Falls school board.
Simplified Presents How Silverstar is helping teachers 'wash away 2020' Teachers can show their school ID for a free car wash at any of the Sioux Falls Silverstar locations on May 3 and 4.
Simplified Presents Entrepreneurs, this wellness group is for you "It's creating space for really powerful listening from an entire group of people," Selah Space Owner Jada Dobesh said.
Health Look inside The Link: a new resource for detox, mental health People in Sioux Falls who need immediate help for mental health emergencies, a place to sober up or a medically monitored detox will soon have a new resource in The Link
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 21, 2021 This week, we simplify cops using drones, school board candidate views on post-pandemic life and why schools nationwide are watching Tea.
City Why police, firefighters are learning to fly drones Sioux Falls police started using drones in 2020. Now, a year later, they're helping Sioux Falls Fire Rescue add drones – specifically, drones with thermal cameras – to their toolbox as well.
Simplified Presents Celebrate Earth Day by drinking Big Sioux River water (safely) Try a beer made from Big Sioux River water at Remedy Brewing Co. as part of Friends of the Big Sioux River's Earth Day events.
Education School board candidates, Part 2: Taxes, growth, and post-pandemic life This is the second in a three-part series looking at the five people running for two open seats on the Sioux Falls school board.
Simplified Presents Tea schools are getting national attention for putting people first The idea is to start with people, ask them what they value and build a company culture from there.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: April 14, 2021 Simplified: SculptureWalk, school board and 'strong interest' in redeveloping parking lots
