City How changes add nuance to proposed encampment ban The Sioux Falls City Council voted to significantly change a proposal to crack down on encampments.
City As residents decry 'Operation Prairie Thunder,' what's the city's role? Mayor Paul TenHaken and the eight-member city council heard from dozens of people opposing Gov. Larry Rhoden's new "Operation Prairie Thunder."
City How public safety spending is outpacing Sioux Falls' growth By nearly all metrics, the Sioux Falls police and fire departments have grown faster than both the population and the crime rate.
City Get a look at planned updates for Siouxland Libraries' Oak View Branch A library on the northeast side of Sioux Falls is getting a glow up this summer – including a fenced-in outdoor patio space. Here's what you need to know about renovations at the Siouxland Libraries' Oak View Branch.
City In 'difficult' city budget year, what stays and what goes? Mayor Paul TenHaken said it was the "most difficult" budget process he's seen in nearly eight years as mayor. Here's a closer look at the numbers.
City You'll probably notice proposed cuts to city services – that's no accident A visibly frustrated Mayor Paul TenHaken on Thursday detailed his plans to close pools early, shorten library hours, slow down snow plowing, give less to local nonprofits, close outdoor ice rinks and close school-based community health clinics.
City Now's your chance to shape city priorities for the next 25 years The City of Sioux Falls is nearing its final draft of the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 plan, but there's still time to weigh in on the document that will shape policy decisions over the next 25 years.
City Why Mayor TenHaken now knows his last day in office Sioux Falls next mayor will be elected in June 2026, and at the same meeting Tuesday, councilors also voted not to lower the threshold needed to win a City Council seat.
City What City Councilors want state lawmakers to prioritize next year The Sioux Falls City Council is looking to weigh in on property tax reform discussions in Pierre, as well as voicing support for ensuring water access, airport expansion and more.
City What's in the mayor's $1B five-year spending plan? Mayor Paul TenHaken unveiled a $1 billion capital improvement plan detailing investments the city will make over the next five years.
City How public transit changes are bringing in more riders Sioux Area Metro saw a 23% increase in ridership over the last year, according to data from Via, the company contracted by the city to run public transit services.
City What would it cost to build a downtown convention center? The city would have to spend between $225 and $250 million to build a new downtown convention center that would likely still operate at a deficit, according to a draft report from Johnson Consulting presented to the Riverline District Steering Committee on Tuesday afternoon.
City Why Sioux Falls is creating policies for public art Work is well underway on a set of policies that will set the framework for how the city approaches public art, murals, receiving gifts, and how it works with artists in general in the future, according to Arts Coordinator Maren Engel.
City City looks to switch up how it supports nonprofits – while spending less As the city looks to tighten its belt in the coming years due to declining property tax revenues, one of the possible spots to save is by cutting support for local nonprofits.
City Coming in 2029: See the latest for the new Frank Olson rec center Sioux Falls City Council saw an early look at schematic design for the new Frank Olson Recreation Center on Tuesday afternoon.
City Meet the new director of Siouxland Libraries Sioux Falls' library system is on track to have its first new leader in decades. Meet Alysia Boysen.
City How moving city election dates may impact other policies The Sioux Falls City Council needs to decide when the 2026 mayoral election will take place to align with a new state law, and, whatever they decide, it's possible more policy changes could follow.
City How Siouxland Libraries is combating ‘summer slide’ The Siouxland Libraries summer reading program encourages families to read all summer long with a variety of activities to support literacy – especially for young kids.
City Why the city is tightening its belt and 'recalibrating' its budget The city is looking to "recalibrate" its overall budget in the coming years to account for less money coming in after state lawmakers voted in favor of property tax relief, Finance Director Shawn Pritchett told the City Council Tuesday afternoon.
City How the city is helping meet vulnerable people where they are South Dakota Urban Indian Health (SDUIH) will continue working with the city to provide culturally responsive outreach to vulnerable people across the downtown area thanks to a renewed contract agreement approved by the City Council earlier this spring.
City Who's using the new Westside Recreation Center? The city has sold more than 3,700 monthly or annual passes to the new Westside Recreation Center since taking over the facility at the start of the year. The parks department shared what they've learned so far about who that center is serving.
City Worried about crime in parking ramps? Don't be, police say Violent crime isn't happening in downtown parking ramps, and even the number of property crimes is in the single digits, according to Sioux Falls Police Department spokesman Sam Clemens.
City Get a look at Jacobson Plaza as it nears opening Sioux Falls newest downtown destination is only a couple of months from opening, and we got a look this week at how construction is progressing on Jacobson Plaza.
City Here's a look at this year's SculptureWalk pieces Here's a look at the 80 sculptures that'll be installed throughout downtown in a couple of weeks.
City Why the State of the City was a bit more staid this year Sioux Falls didn't get to be the community it is today by accident, Mayor Paul TenHaken said, and his address this week painted a picture of some of the challenges future leaders might face when it comes to keeping Sioux Falls growing and thriving.
