Super Simplified Stories

  • Meet the business making old spaces new again.* CREATE Design + Develop is a boutique architecture and development firm focused on transforming overlooked and rural areas through thoughtful, people-first design. With a mission to spark economic growth and community excitement, CREATE Design + Develop specializes in hospitality, multi-family, commercial, and adaptive reuse projects that are both creative and cost-efficient. From concept to completion, their team brings vision, strategy, and soul to every project.
  • Airport expansion moves forward. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport will expand with more gates – increasing from seven to 12, though the expansion plan has been pared down a bit after the state declined to add more funding for the project. SiouxFalls.Business has the full story.
  • So long, Sam. Public Information Officer Sam Clemens – the face of the daily police briefing – is retiring this week after 25 years with the Sioux Falls Police Department. Reporter Steve Young wrote a lovely feature on Clemens' career for Pigeon605 that sums things up better than I could.
    • And, on a personal note, my first professional news job was covering crime and breaking news for Argus911, which meant attending the 10:30 a.m. police briefing every day. Sam was always so kind to me and all of the other reporters, and he always patiently helped us understand what was going on. Congrats on your retirement, Sam!
  • Jacobson Plaza has official opening date. The city's largest park, along with a splash pad, dog park, ice ribbon and lodge/warming house, is officially set to open Monday, according to a news release. Here's a look at the playground:

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