Community There's a new music festival in town. Meet Lallycooler. A new, multi-genre music festival is coming to town next summer thanks to the work of the Washington Pavilion and Great Bear Ski Valley. Here's what you need to know about Lallycooler.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: Aug. 7, 2024 A rare, but important, deeeep dive in as simplified of a format as I can do for ya.
City Why a convention center? A closer look at the work behind the Riverline District A consultant report obtained by Sioux Falls Simplified shows more details on how the city went from discussing a sports stadium to a convention center at the Riverline District.
Events Stuff to do: Aug. 7-13 Piglet storytime to Flo Rida -- here's a look at what's happening this week in Sioux Falls.
Simplified Presents This summit will explore the 'great reset' in the workforce The seventh annual WIN in Workforce Summit will give attendees space to discuss what people are looking for in a post-pandemic workplace, the future of hybrid work, and how creating company culture is intentional.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: Aug. 2, 2024 Some good news from the humane society and re-meet a group that's been around nearly 100 years.
Simplified Presents Meet the group bringing affordable music to Sioux Falls for nearly a century Live on Stage Sioux Falls has been bringing world-class music to the community since the early 1900s.
Community What's behind the humane society's record-breaking month of adoptions The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society saw a record number of adoptions in July and is on track to hit its goal of 4,000 adoptions in 2024.
Your week, simplified: July 31, 2024 Happy Wednesday! Megan here. Weather check: Might get stormy This week, you'll find the latest installment in the ongoing childcare crisis in Sioux Falls. Plus, you'll meet a Sioux Falls-based company that's helping businesses and four-legged
Community LSS no longer offering childcare for young kids Nearly 60 infants, toddlers and preschoolers are losing their childcare center in a couple weeks.
Simplified Presents Meet Jodder: your dog-loving, headache-curing social media companion A Sioux Falls-based social media company is celebrating one year in business with a donation to support service animals. Meet Jodder.
City What's in Mayor Paul TenHaken's proposed 2025 budget This is the first time in TenHaken's tenure as mayor that he's proposed a budget lower than the year prior.
Community Why you should follow the library on Instagram "Social media is storytelling, and we love stories," said Emily Harris, digital services librarian.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 24, 2024 The power of moms on Instagram, Christmas in July and a look at upcoming events
Community How moms on Instagram are banding together for teachers The Class Act fundraiser aims to help teachers offset out-of-pocket expenses for their classrooms.
Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 19, 2024 This weekend, I'm keeping things pretty short and sweet because a lot of us – including myself – are taking vacations.
Community This program helps create a standard of care for poverty The Helpline Center is working to bring a new model of social service to Sioux Falls – one that treats poverty like a medical condition rather than a character flaw. Here's what you need to know about Transitions to Success.
Get Smart Get smart about giving with Lisa Romkema Lisa Romkema will begin her new job as CEO of Sioux Empire United Way (SEUW) at the end of this month. She sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the importance of philanthropy, her experience in the nonprofit sector and how giving goes far beyond money.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 17, 2024 Upcoming events, simplified city news, and a closer look at the new skate park's namesake
Community Why Sioux Falls named its new skate park after a former teacher "She didn't see us like the rest of Sioux Falls did," former student Jon Rood said. "She didn't see skaters as outcasts."
Simplified Presents Love animals? Don't miss these upcoming events The Great Plains Zoo and its sister campus at the Butterfly House and Aquarium have an event-packed few weeks for everyone trying to soak up the last bit of summer fun before back-to-school season.
Community What to know about the Outdoor Campus expansion The Outdoor Campus is adding a $7.1 million expansion to its Sioux Falls location to keep up with increasing demand
