This week, you'll find some health news for back-to-school and some changes to how Falls Community Health offers dental care.

Get out and enjoy yourselves before the clock strikes and everything turns into a pumpkin.

This week, you'll learn about a couple of very cool projects happening in our community – both related to housing. You'll also find some fun Super Simplified Stories, a round-up of upcoming events and a picture of my family's sweet new addition: Meatball the cat.

This week, I'm looking for your help in shaping coverage ahead of the November general election.

This week, you'll get a closer look at what goes into the decision to close outdoor pools. Plus, learn more about improvements coming to the city bus system and SO many events.

This week, you'll learn about Mayor Erickson's first budget. Plus, I've got your simplified guide to school supply shopping.

This week, we're one step closer to knowing the next South Dakota governor after the Republican primary run-off. Plus, many of you might remember our 2025 "A Little Help" beneficiary Owen's Outfitters – well, they're popping off right now.

This week, you'll learn about a new initiative to help improve student literacy. Plus, Mayor Christine Erickson (anyone else wanna portmanteau this to "Mayor-ickson? Just me? Cool.) also shared updates on her first week on the job.

This week, you'll find an update on how Southeast Tech is popping off right now (and the challenges that come with growth). Plus, Mayor Christine Erickson led her first council meeting last night – you'll find some of the noteworthy items "super simplified" for you.

This week, you'll hear from the three new faces on the Sioux Falls City Council, as well as mayoral candidate Jamie Smith's message to his supporters upon conceding the race to Mayor-elect Christine Erickson.

I had so many observations during the recount process that I think you guys will be interested in. It was particularly illuminating to me to see all of the reasons why a vote was thrown out, so I'm sharing a run-down of all of the ways a ballot can be rejected.

This week, we might actually learn who the next mayor will be. Maybe. Probably? I don't want to get ahead of myself. But, what we do know for sure is that there'll be big changes to downtown after the city scored a $15 million grant.

This week, there's a bonkers amount of Independence Day events happening in town, so get out and have some fun. You'll also catch a look at Mayor TenHaken's final capital spending plan. Plus, a no-updates update on the recount election.

This weekend, I just keep thinking about those two votes. I've been preaching the importance of local elections for over a decade now – but my goodness, two votes??

A historic election -- and we still don't know our next mayor.

This week, I've got your comprehensive guide to the run-off election – so no excuses not to vote, OK? 😉 You'll also find, in honor of Father's Day this weekend, a story about a new group bringing dads together.

It's less than a week until the run-off election in which Sioux Falls will select its next mayor and add three new faces to the City Council. You've met the candidates, but today you'll find new, updated candidate guides.

This week, I'm leaning hard on the "super simplified" format because, candidly, prepping for the debate this afternoon has taken a lot of my time. BUT, you'll find the latest on some fun updates at the zoo and a well update as well.

This week, you're invited to join Sioux Falls Simplified and a whooooole bunch of community partners for the only public debate in the mayoral run-off election. 🎉 Extremely cool stuff.

This week, you'll get a look at if your neighbors turned out to vote. Plus, get the inside scoop on the new Carver Gallery at City Hall, and you'll find a few Super Simplified stories before you log off for a warm and gorgeous weekend.

This week, you'll find the election results, but, spoiler: there aren't many answers just yet.

You'll get a look at a new study showing the challenges South Dakota parents face in finding summer and after-school care. Plus, don't miss a look at the brand new McKennan Park wading pool.

This week, you'll get an update on some affordable housing projects across the city – and a reminder of why these projects matter. Plus, catch a few Super Simplified Stories before you slam your laptop shut until after Memorial Day!

This week, you'll get a look at how money is flowing in the upcoming city election, meet the Harrisburg school board candidates and find a ton of events to kick off summer.

This week, you've got quite a bit of reading on the school board candidates. Plus, there's a ton of "super simplified" news – including important details on public pools.