Simplified Presents How businesses are buying in to support Sioux Falls' future The Forward Sioux Falls IX campaign launched Thursday with plans to bring local leaders together in support of a better tomorrow. Here's what you need to know.
Simplified Presents 'Chip in' for mental health with this new golf event A new golf tournament next month will give folks a chance to play one of Sioux Falls' most exclusive courses while also raising money to support the costs of play therapy that meets kids where they are.
Simplified Presents This boutique med spa will have you feeling confident and healthy Liv Med Spa has a wide range of aesthetic and elective healthcare services to help you feel like your best self. Here's what you need to know about this local business and the Sioux Falls woman behind it.
Simplified Presents How to coordinate your workout with your cycle Barre3 is all about finding balance within your body and mind, and that balance is all the more possible when you align your movement with your menstrual cycle.
Simplified Presents How nonprofits and donors can shape the future of philanthropy A new report from consulting firm Maximizing Excellence looks at how donor behaviors have changed over the last five years and what new opportunities are emerging for nonprofits to continue to be successful into the future.
Simplified Presents How you can help empower girls through movement There's still time to volunteer for a program focused on empowering young girls to boldly pursue their dreams. Here's what to know about EmBe's fall Girls on the Run program.
Simplified Presents The way we work is changing. This event demystifies it. The 2025 WIN in Workforce Summit will bring businesses and community leaders together to look at how the workforce is changing, from the evolving role of managers to new leadership styles to why your job application might get ghosted.
Simplified Presents The zoo after hours with no kids? Say less. Sorry kids, this one's for the grown ups. The Great Plains Zoo has a new event series that gives adults a chance to experience the zoo after-hours – not to mention live music and adult beverages.
Simplified Presents How local artists use their talents to beautify the zoo It takes a lot to keep the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium running, but beyond animal care, there's also a lot of attention that goes into making the campus welcoming and engaging with signage, murals and artwork.
Simplified Presents How Encompass breaks down barriers to support kids' mental health Encompass Mental Health meets kids where they are – and not just emotionally. Therapists work to reduce barriers to mental health treatment with play therapy, in-daycare visits and the support of a nonprofit arm to make sure finances don't get in the way of a child's healing.
Simplified Presents How six years of Barre3 has brought me balance, resilience Hey! Megan here. It’s not often I insert myself into a story, but Barre3 has been such a big part of my life over the last six years that I can’t help but share my own personal experience of finding balance, resilience and community through intentional movement.
Simplified Presents What to know about Lennox's legendary July 4 celebration This year marks the 42nd Annual Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in Lennox, which includes the firecracker fun run, municipal band concert, parade, and, of course, fireworks.
Simplified Presents Feed a giraffe, grab a drink, name a penguin – it's all at Zoofari The zoo's annual summer fundraiser is happening next week with opportunities for exclusive, adults-only, after-hours access to the entire campus. Here's what you need to know about Zoofari.
Simplified Presents This event gives kids a chance to run their own business Acton Academy's Fifth Annual Children's Business Fair will give dozens of kids a chance to experience entrepreneurship at its June 26 event. Here's what you need to know.
Simplified Presents How Brandon's park system is expanding As Brandon continues to grow and add more housing, the city is also looking at potential for new and expanded parks – including a wetland bank on the east side of town.
Simplified Presents Meet the aquarium's newest residents: axolotls You can now see axolotls in their new habitat at the Butterfly House and Aquarium. Here's what you need to know about these adorable (and increasingly popular) amphibians.
Simplified Presents Hosting an intern this summer? Show them how cool Sioux Falls is with these events The Sioux Falls Development Foundation is hosting a series of events to help local interns connect with their peers, gain professional development experiences and see all of the reasons Sioux Falls is a great place to live and work.
Simplified Presents Why you shouldn't wait to teach your kids to swim May is Water Safety Month, and as the weather warms up and folks prepare to spend more time in pools, lakes and rivers, it's a good time to remember the life-saving importance of swimming lessons for kids.
Simplified Presents How a new innovative childcare solution will support teachers, future workforce needs A state grant will support a new, first-of-its-kind partnership between EmBe and the Harrisburg School District to provide in-school childcare that supports educators.
Simplified Presents This plan will help make Sioux Falls better 10 years from now A new, long-range strategic plan for Sioux Falls outlines plans for more collaboration across the region, an increase in corporate responsibility and a number of steps we can all take to make our community better in 2034 than it is today.
Simplified Presents How businesses can support growth in the metro A new corporate sponsorship program from the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance (SMGA) is giving businesses a chance to make connections across the region while also showing support for growth across the metro.
Simplified Presents Meet the chef behind your favorites at The WP Café Elizabeth Nickel has spent her entire career in the restaurant and culinary industry, and now she's bringing her creative talents to the WP Café and Parlour Ice Cream at the Washington Pavilion. Meet Chef Lizzy.
Simplified Presents How the zoo brought two lions together in the same habitat About nine months after coming to the zoo, lions Simba and Amahle are hanging out in the same space for the first time.
Simplified Presents How a one-day event can simplify your housing search Looking for a new place? Lloyd Companies' upcoming Parade of Apartments on Saturday, April 26 will give you access to more than 20 properties across town.
Simplified Presents How the YMCA has been making Sioux Falls stronger for more than a century The Sioux Falls YMCA has been a part of the Sioux Falls community in one way or another since 1886. Here's how their mission to make strong kids, strong families and strong communities has evolved to fit the needs of today.