• Back in session. The 101st South Dakota legislative session officially kicked off Tuesday with Gov. Larry Rhoden's State of the State address, in which the governor outlined his vision for session, including priorities to pave the way for property tax relief, supporting business growth, continuing Operation Prairie Thunder, making national security the state's "next big industry," making abortion pills illegal, expanding school choice and getting more kids fishing. You can read the full transcript here.
  • Group aims to overturn council's data center decision. A group of residents are looking to collect signatures on a petition to refer the rezoning of land in northeastern Sioux Falls to a public vote. City Council last week voted to rezone the land to "light industrial" use as one step in a months-long process paving the way for a new hyperscale data center.
    • In order to get that decision on the ballot, the group needs to collect signatures from 5% of registered voters by Jan. 29, which is about 7,500 people. The "Let Sioux Falls Vote" group has a goal to exceed that number and get 10,000 signatures. You can learn more about the group here.
  • Friends with dyslexia, this one's for you. Reach Literacy now offers free, one-on-one tutoring for adults in the Sioux Falls area who struggle with reading and spelling, including adults with dyslexia, thanks to support from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Tutors will meet with you weekly to offer support at your own pace. To sign up or learn more, email program@reachliteracy.org or call 605-321-8374.