- Share your arts & culture priorities. The city's long-range arts and culture planning process is underway after an initial public meeting last week. Now, there's an opportunity to share your input via online survey. Share your thoughts here.
- Councilor resigns. Councilor Sarah Cole announced her resignation late last week. Cole, a local physician, was elected in 2022, and will serve her last day on the council Dec. 3. In a statement, Cole said she's accepted a professional opportunity out-of-state.
- "It has been an honor to serve the residents of Sioux Falls," Cole stated. "I am grateful for the trust, support, and collaboration I have experienced during my time on council."
- Get rid of pesky pests.* Fox Pest Control, one of the top pest control companies in the country, is now open in Sioux Falls. They offer same-day service and can help you deal with rodents, spiders, ants, termites, bed bugs and more. Learn more here.
- Baby snow leopard has a name. The new baby snow leopard at the Great Plains Zoo officially has a name: Asha. The name, pronounced "AH-shah" was chosen by the public through a naming contest. See above for a recent photo of the cub that was born on the zoo campus earlier this year.
Super Simplified: Arts, resignations and a baby name
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