City of Sioux Falls

Parks system starts work on new long-term plan

By Jodi Schwan | February 19, 2025

The Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation Department will look out to the year 2030 with a new comprehensive plan that will address every element of the city parks system.

Sioux Falls crime shows lowest levels per capita in five years

By Jodi Schwan | February 18, 2025

Last year, violent crime and property crime in Sioux Falls both reached their lowest levels since 2019.

Residents file petition seeking public vote to retain Brockhouse animal collection

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 14, 2025

An effort has started to allow Sioux Falls voters to decide whether to declare the Brockhouse taxidermy collection as surplus or keep it.

Brockhouse animal collection gifted to 3 institutions

By Jodi Schwan | February 12, 2025

One hundred fifty-two mounts in the Brockhouse animal collection that used to comprise the Delbridge Museum of Natural History are headed to new homes.

City proposes steps to secure area around Bishop Dudley Hospitality House

By Jodi Schwan | February 10, 2025

The city of Sioux Falls is proposing changes to the area around the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House.

Police chief: 250 Sioux Falls kids are waiting for mentors

By Jodi Schwan | February 5, 2025

The call has gone out before – but the numbers are lagging. More than 250 kids in Sioux Falls are asking for mentors and don’t have them yet.

Construction of state’s largest intersection leads off big year in Arrowhead area

By Jodi Schwan | February 3, 2025

Construction of what will become the state’s largest intersection got off to a promising start: The bid for it came in under budget.

Mayor calls on residents to report potential property violations amid tenant concerns

By Jodi Schwan | February 3, 2025

The city of Sioux Falls is tracking issues with a property manager and encouraging residents to report concerns at any property citywide.

Forum this week to spotlight regional approach to homelessness

By Jodi Schwan | January 22, 2025

“The reality is our homelessness population has grown at a greater rate than our overall population in recent years.” A first-time event this week aims to show how the region is responding.

Report details options for converting Convention Center, Arena to recreation, play spaces

By Jodi Schwan | January 15, 2025

Recreational sport courts, climbing facilities and indoor playgrounds: A new study says they’re all possibilities for the Arena and Convention Center.

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