A group of librarians, public safety officials and the city's homelessness coordinator are in the process of reviewing library policies and rules of conduct with the hope of eliminating any "gray areas."

The federal shutdown and subsequent pause in benefits to the 75,000 South Dakotans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is creating a gap that's too big for philanthropy to fill, according to Feeding South Dakota CEO Lori Dykstra.

You probably know Theatre 605 – just not by that name. The Black Hills Playhouse has long had a Sioux Falls presence, but with a new name and a new brand, it's leaning into the statewide nature of its work.

What started the year as an empty green space has been transformed into a baseball diamond thanks to an idea and a group of neighbors committed to making it all happen.

When people talk about homelessness in Sioux Falls, it's often seen or described as one big homogeneous issue. Jackie Barr is trying to change that narrative with a storytelling project to shine a light on the individual people who make up the unhoused community.

The Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium has been in expansion mode for some time now, and a $2 million donation from Midco announced this week will bring an updated education center with capacity to reach thousand more kids each year.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls celebrates a significant milestone Friday with the dedication of its 200th home in the area since the organization started 35 years ago

Sioux Falls Thrive has been focused on ensuring kids have everything they need to be successful from cradle to career for the last seven years. The nonprofit shuttered this week, but here's a look at many of the initiatives that'll continue to benefit kids in the community for years to come.

The St. Francis House is one step closer to an expansion that would create dozens more safe, affordable housing units on its central Sioux Falls campus. Here's what you need to know about the expansion plans.

It's the time of year when both farmers and local gardeners have excess produce, and there are a few local efforts modeling ways to use that excess and share it around to prevent waste.

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is facing a more than $2 million shortfall in its budget as a direct result of the federal defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Most donors believe philanthropy overall in the city is weaker now than it was five years ago – which leaves less room for optimism moving forward.

Roxi & Co, a Sioux Falls pet shop, last week brought in $100,000 worth of dog food thanks to the generosity of NutriSource, a third-generation family business based in northern Minnesota.

A new nonprofit aims to get more middle schoolers from underserved communities on an honors trajectory by providing mentorship and tutoring in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Meet STEM the Gap.

In just over a year, Fun & Friends has brought together hundreds of families with children with disabilities, rare diseases and who are on the spectrum – all for the sake of having fun with casual, free, consistent events.

This Saturday marks the 35th anniversary of when the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability

The world's largest oral history project is making a stop in Sioux Falls this month to capture local stories that'll ultimately be preserved in the Library of Congress.

A panel Thursday morning at the State Theatre featured a heartfelt and vulnerable discussion on the importance of immigration and refugee resettlement in our community. Here's a deeper look.

For the first time in more than 20 years, the Great Plains Zoo welcomed a snow leopard cub. It's just one of the surprise announcements unveiled Thursday night during Zoofari, the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium's (SFZA) fundraising event.

As The Banquet celebrated its 40th anniversary this week, Executive Director Tamera Jerke-Liesinger sat down with Sioux Falls Simplified to talk about the nonprofit's history, as well as how it's grown and adapted to address the needs of the community over the years.

Sioux Falls first and only mobile grocery store set out to make healthy, affordable food accessible to people living in food deserts – and it worked. But as of Tuesday, the market is closed.

It's Pride Month. Ahead of the annual parade and festivities this weekend, Sioux Falls Simplified sat down with some local LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations to talk about what they wish more people knew about Pride, as well as the support they need – and not just in June.

The goal with Give Kids the Woods is to preserve the integrity of the camp experience, just with some extra accommodations.