• Lincoln County Justice Center comes in under budget. Lincoln County Commissioners got some good news this week when they learned the new justice center is currently running about $4 million under budget. The total project cost was estimated at $45.6 million, and as it gets closer and closer to completion, the total price tag is looking like it'll be closer to $41.9 million.
    • "It's not a typo," said Kyle Hubers, project manager with Henry Carlson Construction.
  • Kuehn Park pool comes in under budget. The City Council on Tuesday approved a $14.4 million contract with Peska Construction to build the new outdoor pool at Kuehn Park. The pool initially was budgeted for $18 million, and the additional savings will mean adding more features to the pool, including another slide, a climbing wall and more.
    • All told, after taking into account design and other costs, there's about $1.2 million in wiggle room to address any "unforeseen issues" as Park Development Manager Mike Patton said Tuesday.
  • Calling all youth leaders. Applications are now available for the Mayor's Youth Council. While Mayor Paul TenHaken is in the last few months of his term, this program is set to continue on with his successor. The purpose of the council is to give high-schoolers a chance to learn about city government, share their input and participate in community volunteer events. Learn more and apply here.
  • Jacobson Plaza glow-up gets green light. The City Council on Tuesday night approved a gifting and naming agreement from the Jacobson and Everist families that will fund connective pathways and the new Everist Family Overlook. Find more details here.
  • 🍺Pour one out. Sad news for the downtown bar scene: Top Hat announced via Facebook that it will be closing in its current downtown location at the end of the year because its lease was not renewed. The business first opened in 1954, and it sounds like the goal is to continue the community vibes in another location in the future. SiouxFalls.Business has more.