City of Sioux Falls

Even one hour helps: How to do your part for cleaner Big Sioux River

By Jodi Schwan | September 22, 2021

Got an hour, or two or three, to offer this weekend? Your help could make a big difference for the Big Sioux River. The city is hosting a cleanup event from 9 a.m. to noon […]

‘Endangered’ buildings offer chance to bring small businesses to neighborhoods

By Jodi Schwan | September 20, 2021

If the vision comes together, a former grocery store in the Cathedral neighborhood will become a coffee shop and office before long. Rendering by Koch Hazard Architects But first, the building’s owner has a gap […]

Philadelphia police officer finds supportive community with move to Sioux Falls

By Submitted | August 18, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. You might think finding a first job as a police officer wouldn’t be that hard. Rachel Mitchell found out otherwise. It was 2012, and […]

Another ‘road diet’ is coming downtown

By Jodi Schwan | August 16, 2021

Another downtown street is going on a “diet.” The city has identified part of Dakota Avenue for a pilot project that will look at changing parallel parking to angled parking generally between 10th and 11th […]

City details plans for $50M+ in added projects, programs thanks to extra funds

By Jodi Schwan | August 10, 2021

A spending package including everything from housing funds and youth programs to the River Greenway and a skateboard park will be up for City Council approval in the coming weeks. It’s the result of months […]

Downtown bridges set to shine with big improvements

By Jodi Schwan | August 9, 2021

From new lights to “love locks,” downtown’s bridges are becoming among its big attractions. The Eighth Street bridge officially was lit up Friday night, with colored LED lights that can adjusted for special occasions, display […]

Sioux Falls announces pool closure dates

By Jodi Schwan | August 6, 2021

It’s that time: Pool season is ending. The city of Sioux Falls announced the following pool closure dates: Sunday: Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center and Kuehn Pool. Aug. 15: Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center. Sept. […]

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

By Pigeon605 Staff | August 4, 2021

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 years interacting with different customers in unpredictable moods every day, […]

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

By Jodi Schwan | July 29, 2021

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 time that has ever happened as far as parks director […]

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

By Megan Raposa | July 28, 2021

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. Many businesses had moved to remote work settings. Others worked […]

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