City of Sioux Falls

What’s inside new Sioux Falls public safety training center

By Jodi Schwan | November 10, 2021

A new 42-acre campus dedicated to public safety training broke ground today, with the goal of being done in about two years. “I guarantee you in two years we’re going to be very excited to […]

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue finds global audience on TikTok

By Jodi Schwan | November 8, 2021

It all started with a video about a kitten stuck in a tree. In less than 15 seconds, there’s the graphic: Dispatch: Caller says there is a kitten stuck in a tree. It’s followed by […]

New foundation to help enhance ‘world-class city parks system’

By Pigeon605 Staff | November 3, 2021

A new Sioux Falls Parks Foundation aims to enhance city parks by inspiring and assisting those who want to contribute to them. The past year has shown that a lot of families and businesses want […]

First look: 6 areas of focus for a more sustainable Sioux Falls

By Jodi Schwan | October 25, 2021

This much has become clear: A lot of people in Sioux Falls are interested in creating a more sustainable community. An open house last week that offered a first look at the city’s future Sustainability […]

Meet the first members of the Mayor’s Youth Council

By Pigeon605 Staff | October 18, 2021

Thirteen Sioux Falls high school students have been named to the 2021-22 Mayor’s Youth Council. The purpose of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to provide students an opportunity to share input on community issues, learn […]

Park improvements bring improved trails, other updates

By Jodi Schwan | October 13, 2021

Construction season isn’t just for roads. Several park projects are in various stages of completion citywide. Take a look: Cherry Creek Trail The west side of Sioux Falls will have easier access to the bike […]

Falls Park of the future? Design competition offers glimpse of what’s possible

By Jodi Schwan | October 11, 2021

Get ready for a lot of big ideas for the city’s namesake park. That’s what the Falls Park design competition was all about – a hope that firms would bring their A-game, offering creative approaches […]

City selects firm for Falls Park master plan

By Jodi Schwan | October 7, 2021

A winner has been named for the Falls Park design competition, which drew interest from multiple firms. Confluence will lead the park’s master plan process, the city announced today. The firm, which has offices in […]

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 […]

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