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Inside the making of a Sioux Empire United Way campaign

Sioux Empire United Way is in the heart of its 2025 campaign – but behind the scenes, hundreds of hours were put in already, and work is starting on 2026.

Your east-side guide to Thanksgiving week shopping, dining, entertainment

Snag all the big national retail deals while still shopping small with a trip to Dawley Farm Village this Thanksgiving week.

Giving Tuesday and beyond: How to make immediate, lasting impacts through charitable giving

With many opportunities to give this holiday season, here are some elements of giving to keep in mind.

New LSS service focuses on strengthening adoptive families

“What we hope to do is support the whole family, so they heal and grow together.” A new program aims to provide the help that can be needed after families adopt.

2019 O’Gorman alumnus finds purpose by jumping into service

Five years after graduating from O’Gorman High School, an accomplished skydiver is reaching impressive heights in more ways than one.

6 ways to make your home a little smarter for 2025

Looking for a little easier living in the year ahead? Try putting tech to work inside your home.

New places, old favorites offer ways to shop local downtown this holiday season

“Every year is critical. It completely makes or breaks our year.” As you shop this holiday season, downtown is offering new ways and places to keep it local.

Avera’s virtual health director talks innovation and change in health care

“It’s exciting to see health care technology evolve, and it happens fast.” Meet a leader helping guide this field into the future.

From the Big Apple to the Big Sioux, STC student finds stability, additional career options

This college student has worked on Broadway and has an art installation headed to NYC, but she found her education fit with a move to Sioux Falls.

New simulation opens eyes to child care challenges

“It’s sort of like a choose-your-own adventure book.” But this new simulation is designed to help show what it’s like to find and afford child care.

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