• School Board asks Rhoden to reconsider. Gov. Larry Rhoden has proposed a 0% increase to education in his 2026 budget – a number that goes against state law, which requires South Dakota to increase funding to education annually at either 3% or the rate of inflation (whichever is lower). That hasn't happened for years now, and the Sioux Falls School Board shared a letter asking the governor and the state legislature to follow the state law when it comes to school funding. You can read the full letter here.
  • 📚Guess who's back, back again. Oak View's back. Tell a friend. The Oak View Branch library is set to reopen Monday after being closed for four months due to extensive renovations – including an updated entrance with new public art from the Oak View Neighborhood Association. There's also a new fenced outdoor patio space in the courtyard which will be used for expanded programming. To celebrate its reopening and 20th anniversary, the library will host an open house Wed., Jan. 7, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m.
  • Become a data privacy expert.* Dakota State University recently announced a new, online Master of Science in Data Privacy. The program will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to guide responsible data practices and strengthen organizational resilience in a data-centric world. It's also an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Beacom College of Computer & Cyber Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the College of Business and Information Systems. Learn more and apply today.
  • A new stop for last-minute gifts.* Looking for unique gift ideas? Check out Real Deals - Sioux Falls, a home decor and fashion boutique that offers a consistently updated selection all at great prices. Shop in-person from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 2001 W. 41st St. Follow on Facebook and check out the website here.
  • Meet Mila. There's a new face at the Great Plains Zoo, and she's a two-year-old Amur tiger. Mila was born at the zoo in Cleveland and transferred to Sioux Falls to pal up with Zuzaan, who also joined the zoo this summer. The hope is the two will breed at some point. Here's a photo: