• School board approves budget, officers. The Sioux Falls School Board on Monday re-instated three members who won re-election on June 2: Gail Swenson, Marc Murren and Dawn Marie Johnson. The board then voted to re-elect Nan Kelly as board president and Gail Swenson as board vice president.
    • Later in the meeting, board members voted unanimously to approve a $234 million budget for the next fiscal year – with about $1.2 million fewer expenses than the year before.
  • Share your thoughts, win a gift card. Experience Sioux Falls and Forward Sioux Falls are teaming up to conduct a series of focus groups. They're playing their cards close to the chest on the exact topics that'll be discussed, but folks selected to participate will be entered to win a $100 DTSF gift card. Fill out this survey to express interest and see if you're eligible to participate.
  • Active Generations announces new women's summit. Active Generations this week announced a wellness summit specifically designed for women in their 40s, 50s and 60s. The event includes breakout sessions, fitness information and puppy yoga. Snag your tickets for the Sept. 12 event here.