City of Sioux Falls

Train whistles could go largely silent downtown – possibly with help from state

By Jodi Schwan | February 9, 2022

An effort to bring so-called quiet zones to downtown railroad crossings in Sioux Falls is on track to potentially get a boost from the state. A bill being considered by the Legislature would offer Sioux […]

What could downtown become by 2035? The planning starts today

By Jodi Schwan | February 8, 2022

Sioux Falls will spend the next year studying, listening and visioning around what downtown Sioux Falls could become in the next decade. The city launched its planning process for the Downtown 2035 plan with City […]

When DoorDash driver got arrested, Sioux Falls officer stepped in to finish delivery

By Jodi Schwan | January 26, 2022

When a DoorDash driver got arrested, this Sioux Falls police officer stepped in to finish the delivery.

Help design the library of the future — and you might be surprised by what’s already offered

By Jill Callison | January 24, 2022

You can check out books for your kids through Siouxland Libraries. You can send a document to be printed via your cellphone to the branch libraries in Sioux Falls and Brandon and pick it up […]

As COVID impacts TenHaken household, mayor shares experience

By Jodi Schwan | January 17, 2022

It took almost two years – as far as he knows – but Mayor Paul TenHaken now can add himself to the list of those recovering from COVID-19. “It burned through our house,” said TenHaken, […]

Sioux Falls: Population exceeds 200,000

By Jodi Schwan | January 12, 2022

Sioux Falls has crossed a population milestone to exceed 200,000 people, city officials announced today. The city’s population is estimated at 202,600, an addition of 6,750 people in the past year, giving the city a […]

Mayor TenHaken offers inside look at 2022, with hopes ‘COVID cloud’ will lift

By Jodi Schwan | January 3, 2022

One year ago, the last thing Mayor Paul TenHaken hoped he’d be talking about to start 2022 was COVID-19. “We all thought when we got the vaccine in January that COVID was done and we […]

Police prioritize filling openings, connecting to community in 2022 while planning for growth

By Jodi Schwan | December 27, 2021

Police Chief Jon Thum appreciates times like the one earlier this month at Dick’s Sporting Goods, when police officers walked the aisles and shared cookies with kids shopping for Christmas. He recognizes the value of […]

Here’s where to drop off your real Christmas tree, broken holiday lights

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 27, 2021

If you’re the type whose Christmas tree and decorations already are headed out for the season, here’s where to dispose of them. Through Jan. 9, real trees can be taking to two Sioux Falls Regional […]

From string lights to swings, what’s ahead for Phillips Avenue in 2022

By Jodi Schwan | December 20, 2021

String lights, bench swings and a performance plaza are part of the initial concept for two blocks of Phillips Avenue scheduled to be reconstructed in 2022. The area from Eighth to 10th streets, including part […]

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