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Sioux Falls’ new police chief: City ‘hungry’ for new, innovative solutions

By Danielle Ferguson, for Pigeon605 Jon Thum’s greatest preparation for a life in law enforcement came from behind the Hy-Vee meat counter. He spent 10…

Silver medal in hand, South Dakota pole vaulter soaks in Olympic glory

By Mick Garry, for Pigeon605 Chris Nilsen’s first turn at being a celebrity pole vaulter started Wednesday morning, a day after the former University of…

From house-hunting horror to homecoming, first-time buyers navigate ‘crazy’ market

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…

Beach volleyball player with Sioux Falls roots aims for 2024 Olympics

While you’ve been watching the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Taryn Kloth has been dreaming of Paris. That’s where the Olympic traveling carnival heads next for…

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Behind the wheel of the Bookmobile, reading flourishes neighborhood by neighborhood

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….

Acton Academy sets elementary school location

The newly launched Acton Academy has found its teaching space for the 2021-22 school year. Located at 49th Street and Southeastern Avenue in Four Hills…

Road Report: Week of Aug. 2

Construction season is here, so we’re giving you a weekly look at what projects are done, where you’ll find traffic impacts and what’s scheduled next….

Here’s a first: Outdoor pools close for poor air quality

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…

Tennis town? As sport takes off in Sioux Falls, more courts could be coming

For a weekend in July, Sioux Falls became home to the nation’s best tennis players. The South Dakota Adult Open, a United States Tennis Association-ranked…

Think there’s more traffic around town? You’re right

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….

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