Elections School board candidates on budgeting post-pandemic Sioux Falls is facing a budget shortfall in the coming year as federal pandemic relief funds run dry.
Elections School board candidates talk book bans As book bans become an increasingly prevalent topic for school boards nationwide, we asked school board candidates their take.
Elections School board candidates talk equity in extracurriculars The school district recently faced a Title IX lawsuit after cutting its gymnastics program. We asked school board candidates a broader question about how they'll approach equity in programming if elected.
Elections How council candidates would think about quality of life investments The City Council this year is expected to make decisions regarding a bond to fund quality of life projects like new outdoor pools and a new indoor aquatic and recreation center.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about housing According to recent data from Augustana, theĀ greatest housing shortage is among those who make 30% or less the area median incomeĀ (AMI) ā which is $17,350 for an individual.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about childcare It costs more in one yearĀ to send your kid to a childcare center in Sioux Falls than it would to send them to a South Dakota state university.
Elections What Sioux Falls school board candidates have to say about teacher pay South Dakota has historically been ranked last (or very close to last) in the nation when it comes to teacher pay.
Elections What candidates have to say about the 2050 vision for the Riverline District Mayor Paul TenHaken last month laid out a 2050 vision for the Riverline District that includes a new downtown convention center.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about roads There are about 900 miles of roads within the city, and that number grows by about 10-15 miles each year.
Elections What City Council candidates have to say about growth Sioux Falls' population has exceeded 213,000 (which, by the way, is almost the same size as Des Moines, Iowa). Here's what candidates are watching as that growth continues.
Elections Meet the people who want to represent you on the Sioux Falls School Board Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board.
Elections Meet the people who want to represent you on the Sioux Falls City Council Four of the eight Sioux Falls City Council seats will have new faces after the April 9 election. Here's an easy look at who's running to represent you.
Elections Here's how City Council candidates are spending their campaign funds The total money raised by the eight candidates vying for four open seats has surpassed $60,000.
Elections Meet Sioux Falls' new school board member Dawn Marie Johnson is the newest member of the five-member board overseeing the Sioux Falls School District.
Elections Your guide to the Sioux Falls school board election Here's a rundown of everything you need to know for today's Sioux Falls school board election.
Elections School board candidates talk growth, equity, afterschool care and funding The five-person Sioux Falls school board will soon have a new member. Two people are actively campaigning for the open seat, and Sioux Falls Simplified sat down with each of them ahead of the May 16 election.
Elections Meet the Sioux Falls school board candidates Sioux Falls will have a new face on the school board. Here's what you need to know ahead of election day.
Elections Analysis: Sioux Falls has more registered voters, but fewer showing up at the polls An increasing percentage of registered voters aren't voting, according to a Sioux Falls Simplified analysis of two decades of turnout data.
Elections Don't forget to vote today š³ļøIt's Election Day! Here's your survival guide neatly packaged at the top of your email inbox. You have no excuse not to vote now.
Elections Everything you need to know before you vote With 30 questions on the ballot for Sioux Falls voters, this isn't an election where you want to go in unprepared. Learn what you need to know here.
SoDak Simplified SoDak Simplified: Meet the state legislative candidates This comprehensive guide is designed to make it easy for you to feel informed before you head to the ballot box.
Elections What to know ahead of Tuesday's Primary Election Voters will decide on a number of statewide races ā including a constitutional amendment ā during the June 7 primary. Here's a quick look at what you need to know and how to find what's on your ballot.
