- The city wants to hear from you. The Sioux Falls City Council this week launched the National Community Survey to measure how residents rank the 'livability' of Sioux Falls. The survey will be sent to 3,000 randomly selected folks, and in early October, it'll be opened up to the general public online. Questions will focus on quality of life, local policies and satisfaction with city services. Learn more here.
- Chill at the hill.* It's your last chance to catch Great Bear Ski Valley's summer "Chill at the Hill" event before we pivot to winter vibes. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, you can catch live music from Todd Casilli, enjoy food from Ollie's food truck, and the bar will be open serving drinks for folks to enjoy as they take in the beautiful views. Learn more here.
- Don't run over the runners. It's the Sioux Falls Marathon this Sunday, which means there will be a number of road closures that morning to accommodate with Sports Authority Director Jerry Palleschi said will be the largest marathon since 2019. Check out the full route here to know what streets will be impacted.
- Minnehaha County nears final 2026 budget. County Commissioners this week got one last informational briefing on next year's budget. One of the last-minute changes includes a $100,000 increase funding for The Link triage center.
- What does the proposed budget mean for you? A homeowner with a property worth $300,000 will see an increase in taxes of about $31 in 2026.
- What happens next? The commission is expected to take a final vote on the 2026 budget next week.
- Meet the next class of local leaders. The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber this week announced the 38 people who'll make up the 40th class of Leadership Sioux Falls. SiouxFalls.Business has the full list here.
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