• Don't miss the Ink for Tomorrows event.* Ink for Tomorrows is back for its third year on May 16 with flash tattoos, food trucks, music, art vendors and more. Proceeds from this event will support individuals in our community who cannot afford mental health services. This years' funds will go towards buying and converting a minibus into a mobile play therapy office bringing play therapy to children who need it most. Tickets are going fast, so snag yours here today.
  • Spring tips from the city. Now that the weather is warming up, the City of Sioux Falls is putting out some reminders for residents.
    • Make sure you know when it's OK and not OK to water your lawn. See the full rules here.
    • You need a permit for a new lawn, and can get one by contacting Public Works at 605-367-8600.
    • The city has $100 vouchers available for planting street trees. Details here.
    • You can also get free compost from the landfill. Details here.
    • And, if you want text alerts about when street sweeping is happening in your neighborhood, you can sign up for those here.
  • From one mayor to the next. Mayor Paul TenHaken offered some guidance for the person that'll take over his job after the June election. That advice includes not viewing the office as a stepping-stone for a higher office, remembering to focus on youth, not taking criticism from folks you wouldn't take advice from and to keep politics out of the office. You can read the full well-wishes on Facebook or LinkedIn.