This week, we simplify back-to-school shopping, a new homeless task force and how kids of all abilities are taking the stage.

This week, we simplify the Pavilion's future plans, TenHaken's budget and what's up with everyone getting COVID right now?

This week, we simplify pork drama, potential mergers and pay bumps for special education teachers.

This week, we simplify school budgets, food deserts and next steps for downtown's unfinished parking ramp.

This week, we simplify the housing market, challenges nonprofits are facing with inflation and Mayor TenHaken's $931 million spending plan.

This week we simplify S.D.'s new(ish) abortion law, Fourth of July festivities and how English learners are faring in Sioux Falls.

This week, we simplify local food, youth centers and how animals are staying cool at the zoo.

This week, we simplify the future of pools, the fate of the One Sioux Falls fund and the deluge of events this week.

This week, we simplify housing grants, election results and why it's been such a stormy spring.

This week, we simplify parks, primaries and permits.

This week, we simplify teacher maternity leave, superintendent goals and more violence in jail.

This week, we simplify finding formula, new councilors, a new nonprofit and how to give input on downtown's future.

This week, we simplify a new trend to get kids outside and how a local podcaster's pandemic project is turning into an effort to preserve local history.

This week, we simplify an expanding SculptureWalk, fixing sidewalks and a new effort to bring composting to town.

This week, we simplify pork drama, sustainable eating and a nonprofit using fashion as a conversation starter.

This week, we simplify more lifeguards, more vegetables and more ways to shop sustainably.

This week, we simplify voter turnout, rising costs and how to make your lawn more environmentally friendly.

This week, we simplify school spending, housing repair help, a big expansion to Jacobson Plaza's plan and city elections around the region.

This week, we simplify allergy season, counseling changes and how schools are joining the content creation game.

This week, we simplify the downtown parking ramp settlement and how councilors are thinking about housing, workforce and the future of downtown.

This week, we simplify City Council candidates, Tea growth, and what to do to celebrate St. Paddy's Day.

This week, we simplify flowers for moms, crime rates and why Dakota State is asking the city for $10 million.

This week, we simplify sustainability goals, bonuses, ballots and why to read more in March.

This week, we simplify rural ambulances, property values increasing and a teacher helping Native American kids succeed.