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Kami and Zach Wessels will be telling this story for a long time. Maybe, even, for a lifetime. This week, they sign the final papers to become homeowners for the first time. And what a trip to the title company it has been. “It has been crazy,” said Kami, who grew up in Sioux Falls […]
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All the smoke in the air has resulted in Sioux Falls closing all public outdoor pools for the remainder of the day. It’s the first time that has ever happened as far as parks director Don Kearney can remember. But because of the air quality and out of caution, the pools are closed and are
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Witches and wizards of all ages convened inside the Western Mall today for the biggest Harry Potter birthday celebration since REACH Literacy started the fundraising event four years ago. Here’s a look at the festivities: Witches and wizards began their journey at Platform 3/4, where they were sorted by a real-life talking Sorting Hat. They
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From the striking red sunsets of late to why your allergies might be irritated — point to the growing wildfires in the West. “This has been going on for many years, but typically we’ll get into the heart of the wildfire season in late summer, early fall,” said Todd Heitkamp, meteorologist in charge at the
Persistent weather pattern + wildfires = Air impact and more heat ahead Read More »
At this point, it’s two parks in one. The massive, multiyear road project at 26th Street and Southeastern Avenue forced some changes to the adjacent Rotary Park that ultimately led to improvements. For now, visitors can use both the old section on the east side of the Big Sioux River and the newly installed area
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Justin Hageman doesn’t work at one Taco John’s; he serves all of them in the area as a facilities manager. And fortunately, earlier this week, he was at exactly the right location at exactly the right time. Hageman was at the 26th Street and Sycamore Avenue restaurant, just bringing in a table to swap out
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What does it mean to be “green?” Or to be “sustainable?” For Holly Meier, the answer is nothing less than everything. “I like to talk about how sustainability is based on this principle that everything we need to survive and thrive depends on our natural environment either directly or indirectly,” she said. “If we want
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The next five years could bring more than $800 million in city-supported projects across Sioux Falls, including major road improvements and replacements for three swimming pools. Mayor Paul TenHaken’s administration delivered its five-year capital improvement program, or CIP, to the City Council last week. It totals $812.8 million, funded largely through sales tax and user
What projects is the city building next? This plan shows us Read More »
From the short- to the long-term, we’ve got a look at what’s next for your favorite Sioux Falls pools. This summer Summer might be in full swing but don’t give up on getting to all the pools in town just yet. Frank Olson pool and the McKennan Park wading pool have yet to open because
Pool report: From summer opening update to long-term replacement plans Read More »
On 240 acres at Big Stone Lake in northeast South Dakota, Jason and Debbie Hubers own a property filled with trails that wind through ravines and native grasses. “And I wanted a place that looked like it had been there 100 years,” Jason Hubers said. “The only way I could do that was to build
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