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Megan Raposa

20 May 2026 • 1 min read

Simplified: Arts and buses

Council approves arts plan. The Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the first city-led arts and culture strategic plan. Arts Coordinator Maren Engel said meetings are already starting with stakeholders and with the city finance team about implementing the plan, and she reassured councilors that this is not a plan that's going to just sit on a shelf once approved. You can learn more about the plan itself here.
Ride the bus for free this summer. Sioux Area Metro is giving folks a chance to test out the bus system with free fares on fixed-route buses and paratransit services every Friday throughout the summer. Starting this week, you can ride the bus for free every Friday through Sept. 4. The goal is to encourage more folks to test out the transit system in Sioux Falls. You can find more details on bus routes and schedules on the SAM website.

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