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Children’s birthday parties look different today than they did when you were a kid. OK, maybe not entirely. The basic components of cake, friends and activities have stayed the same, but the aesthetics, setting and attendees have evolved over time. Talking to Sioux Falls party experts, a few trends come to light. Today’s birthday parties […]
Kids’ birthday parties today: ‘Nobody wants to be cookie-cutter’ Read More »
As students start classes at Ben Reifel Middle School, Principal Shane Hieronimus wants the newly constructed building to feel like home. It’s a big ask for a school building with no established history or culture, Hieronimus acknowledges, but he knows it’s the students who ultimately will bring “The Bison Way” to life. Hieronimus has been
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This paid piece is sponsored by Dawley Farm Village. August is a stressful month. It’s the rush of fitting in all those remaining summer activities, preparing kids to go back to school and the continuous reminder that the days are getting shorter again. So if you feel like you need a break for a little
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Jefferson High School Principal Dan Conrad knows what it’s like to start at a new school. In fact, he knows what it’s like to start at a newly constructed high school in Sioux Falls. He was a member of Roosevelt High School’s first graduating class after transferring to the new building as a senior in
Look inside Sioux Falls’ new high school — and meet its leader Read More »
It’s a warm Tuesday evening in northeast Sioux Falls, but if you get too hot, you can always step inside the Bookmobile. Be warned, though. Once you’re in, you won’t come out without a book. Or if you’re 8-year-old Marley Davenport, maybe four. “Is it OK if she checks out four?” Rural West librarian Sharlene
Behind the wheel of the Bookmobile, reading flourishes neighborhood by neighborhood Read More »
Traffic was slow in Sioux Falls on April 19, 2020. It was about a month after the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Dakota. Schools were closed. Many businesses had moved to remote work settings. Others worked at a reduced capacity or closed entirely. And the city recorded the lowest traffic index of the spring that April
Think there’s more traffic around town? You’re right Read More »
Sarah Brody came to Sioux Falls for a fresh start. One year later, the 32-year-old is running her own business selling artisanal bath and body products, Inner Peace Luxury Self Care. She dreams of one day opening her own retail storefront. But the road to business ownership has been a rocky one for Brody, who’s
She escaped domestic violence. Now, she’s starting her own business to support her kids Read More »
The days are getting the smallest bit shorter, and it won’t be long until the back-to-school deals are back in force. But, before you get too stressed out, remember that it’s only July, and there’s still plenty of time for summer fun. By now, you’ve probably already done a lot of the traditional summer activities
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Kathy English doesn’t remember a time in her more than 40 years living in the Tuthill neighborhood when the city parks board hosted a meeting just to talk about Tuthill Park. So when she noticed Tuthill Park was the main topic of discussion in a late-October meeting last fall, she wanted to know what was
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Ellen Doerr never intended to cook for a career, but she comes by it honestly. Doerr’s grandfather owned Frank’s Hamburgers in Huron. Her father owns Prime Time Tavern in Huron, and her aunt owns the Hartford Steak Co. Tavern. “The restaurant world was just kind of something I grew up in,” Doerr said. Grew up
Chef Ellen makes growing mark on local food scene Read More »