Jodi Schwan

Rethinking relationship with alcohol, growing crowd carries ‘Dry January’ movement into a new year

The way Heather Krause sees it, a woman not drinking alcohol while socializing prompts one of the following conclusions: She’s pregnant. She’s trying to lose weight. Or she’s a recovering alcoholic. “Why are those my only three choices for not having a drink?” asked Krause, who lives in Sioux Falls and works remotely for a

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With busy travel season ahead, airport previews more destinations, construction progress

Air travel in Sioux Falls is creeping back to pre-pandemic levels – and the lineup of destinations this spring and summer reflects it. “Flights have definitely been full, for sure. It’s been encouraging,” said Dan Letellier, executive director of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. “I think we’re well on our way to topping 2019’s passenger

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Mayor’s Youth Council narrows focus to address key community need

Bring together 13 impressive student leaders from across Sioux Falls, teach them about their city and then let them put their own stamp on it. That was the premise behind the Mayor’s Youth Council, launched this school year by Mayor Paul TenHaken as a way to give students an opportunity to share input on community

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Train whistles could go largely silent downtown – possibly with help from state

An effort to bring so-called quiet zones to downtown railroad crossings in Sioux Falls is on track to potentially get a boost from the state. A bill being considered by the Legislature would offer Sioux Falls and other cities of 5,000 people or more the chance to receive state general funds to match with local

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