kHappy Monday! Megan here.

Weather check: 80s. Still. Come on. I just want, like, ONE cool, moody fall day.

This week, there are basically no public meetings happening because it's a weird month where there are five Tuesdays. That said, there's still plenty of news to catch up on, including the latest crime statistics and a nonprofit closure sure to have significant ripple effects in our community.

Here's a look at what I'm watching:

Upcoming public meetings

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Other stuff I'm watching

  • A big loss. Sioux Falls Thrive this morning announced it'll close operations effective Sept. 30. The nonprofit has led the charge for the last seven years on cradle-to-career workforce development, including starting initiatives like KidLink, the Eat Well Mobile Market, Food Rescue 605, Sioux Falls Youth Connect and more.
  • Crime stats. The mayor and police chief are set to share the latest crime statistics, so we'll see if the trend of relatively flat/lower rates of crime continues.

ICYMI

What made headlines last week:

This committee is one to watch if you want to see change in city government
The Charter Revision Commission – a group tasked with recommending changes to Sioux Falls’ governing document – is set to start meeting regularly over the next few months. Here’s what you need to know.
Sioux Falls SimplifiedMegan Raposa
Looking to get more involved? This quiz can help you get started
Simplified: A new resource from Sioux Falls Simplified makes it easy to find ways to get involved in local government that align with your interests and skills. Here’s what you need to know about our new “It’s cool to care about civics” quiz. Why it matters * It’s one thing to
Sioux Falls SimplifiedMegan Raposa
How federal changes could impact kids’ access to free lunch
Changes to eligibility requirements for federal food assistance programs will mean some families will need to jump through a few extra hoops to ensure their kids can still receive free lunches.
Sioux Falls SimplifiedMegan Raposa

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