City of Sioux Falls

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 […]

Hospitals’ capacity is stretched as second-highest COVID surge bears down

By Jodi Schwan | December 15, 2021

The Sioux Falls area is experiencing its second-highest COVID-19 surge since the pandemic began, local health officials said today. Both health systems and the city of Sioux Falls held a news conference to update on […]

More buildings could get face-lift as popular improvement program returns

By Jodi Schwan | December 13, 2021

Owners of older buildings now could get some help from the city in restoring them to their former glory. The city’s historic facade easement program has been reinstated after being discontinued several years ago. “We’re […]

It’s official (again): Sioux Falls is bike-friendly city

By Pigeon605 Staff | December 8, 2021

Sioux Falls ranks among the nation’s best places for bicycling. The League of American Bicyclists recognized Sioux Falls as a bicycle-friendly city for the 13th year in a row. The city was recertified as a […]

Sioux Falls reports drop in violent crime, increased interest in joining police force

By Jodi Schwan | November 29, 2021

After seeing an increase in violent crime last year, many categories are tracking better so far in 2021. Mayor Paul TenHaken and Police Chief Jon Thum provided crime statistics through October that told a positive […]

Midcentury modern home study could lead to historic designations for neighborhoods

By Jill Callison | November 17, 2021

When Hugh and Janet Grogan moved to a house on South First Avenue, neighbors told them it had been patterned after residences in Arizona and called it “Southwest style.” But according to a recent survey […]

Tiny-home village for veterans plans to open next year

By Jodi Schwan | November 15, 2021

By this time next year, veterans could be living in a new tiny-home village planned in northwest Sioux Falls. The Veterans Community Project officially is kicking off its development this week, though it has been […]

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