Simplified Presents More garbage is ending up in recycling bins. How you can help reverse the trend. When people put non-recyclable items in the recycling bins, it ultimately ends up in the landfill
Community The Pavilion went from a canceled season to a record-breaking year. What's next? The Washington Pavilion announced its largest individual donation in history this week. We sat down with the Pavilion's president to talk about what it means for the future.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 20, 2022 This week, we simplify pork drama, potential mergers and pay bumps for special education teachers.
Community Let's unpack Sioux Falls' slaughterhouse drama There's a lot that's happened between a Nebraska pork producer looking to expand in Sioux Falls and a local group looking to stop them. Here's the latest.
Education How Sioux Falls is navigating a shortage of special education teachers The Sioux Falls School District has had to get creative this summer to fill open positions, especially when it comes to special education.
Simplified Presents How Midco is bringing 10G connectivity to Sioux Falls The Fiber Forward investment will build a network designed to meet the needs of Sioux Falls customers for the next 20 years.
Community These two nonprofits are looking to join forces to serve Sioux Falls Lutheran Social Services and the Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls on Friday announced a plan to merge as soon as September.
Events Stuff to do: July 20-26 From Familyfest to pizza deals, we've got a look at some local events this week.
Simplified Presents His commitment to learning helped him advance quickly. Meet Jonathan. Jonathan Ekberg credits his background as a handyman, his dedication to hard work and his high-quality training for his fast advancement at Silverstar Car Wash. Here's his story.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 13, 2022 This week, we simplify school budgets, food deserts and next steps for downtown's unfinished parking ramp.
Events Stuff to do: July 13-19 There's lots to do in Sioux Falls this week, from pizza pilgrimages to princess parties. Here's a look.
City What's next for the unfinished downtown parking ramp? The unfinished parking ramp at 10th Street and Mall Avenue will see some temporary updates until a new development partner can be found.
Community More kids are going hungry in Sioux Falls as food deserts persist The data also showed the persistence of food deserts that disproportionately affect low income residents and people of color.
Education What's in Sioux Falls schools' $300 million budget Sioux Falls school board members on Monday gave final approval to a more than $300 million budget for the coming fiscal year.
Simplified Presents What to know about the new black bear exhibit at the zoo Here's a look at the new exhibit's features, as well as how you can help more animals see upgraded habitats in the future.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: July 6, 2022 This week, we simplify the housing market, challenges nonprofits are facing with inflation and Mayor TenHaken's $931 million spending plan.
Community Why housing prices (likely) won't fall as the market stabilizes Rising interest rates will start to slow the housing market, but in Sioux Falls, growth is keeping prices high.
Community How inflation is affecting local nonprofits As costs increase, more people are turning to local organizations for help.
Events Stuff to do this week: July 6-12 Sioux Falls has a brand new festival coming to town this weekend. Plus, catch some local theater and some ways to spend time outside -- check it out!
City How TenHaken's wants to spend $931 million in the next five years Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced his biggest capital budget to date with plans to spend $931 million over the next five years. Here's a look at what's included.
Simplified Presents How to find wellness virtually in a new 'online sanctuary' Selah Space's new online sanctuary gives people a space to find connection and healing virtually and at an accessible price point.
Newsletter Your week, simplified: June 29, 2022 This week we simplify S.D.'s new(ish) abortion law, Fourth of July festivities and how English learners are faring in Sioux Falls.
SoDak Simplified What we know – and don't know – about S.D.'s newly activated abortion law Abortion is now illegal across the state of South Dakota, but questions remain as to how the law will be implemented, as well as how exceptions to the abortion ban will be determined.
Community How to celebrate the Fourth of July in Sioux Falls From parades to picnics to performances, there's no shortage of holiday activities in Sioux Falls this weekend. Here's a guide to what's happening (and a reminder of local rules).
Simplified Presents Why you can't recycle plastic bags – and what to do instead You can't throw plastic bags in your recycling bin. Here's what to do instead.
