City of Sioux Falls

Fitness court planned as latest improvement at Rotary Park

By Jodi Schwan | July 21, 2021

At this point, it’s two parks in one. The massive, multiyear road project at 26th Street and Southeastern Avenue forced some changes to the adjacent Rotary Park that ultimately led to improvements. For now, visitors […]

Meet the woman tasked with making Sioux Falls ‘greener’

By Jodi Schwan | July 14, 2021

What does it mean to be “green?” Or to be “sustainable?” For Holly Meier, the answer is nothing less than everything. “I like to talk about how sustainability is based on this principle that everything […]

Get wet at hydrant block parties. Here’s where to find them

By David Berman | July 14, 2021

When the hydrants open up, it’s like unleashing a flood of fun for kids in Sioux Falls neighborhoods. The popular hydrant block parties visit a different neighborhood each Thursday through Aug. 19. From 1 to […]

Season of service: Retiring police chief reflects, looks ahead

By Pigeon605 Staff | July 12, 2021

By Danielle Ferguson, for Pigeon605 Matt Burns’ last year as chief of the Sioux Falls Police Department was setting up to be one that would end with a list of big accomplishments. The department had […]

What projects is the city building next? This plan shows us

By Jodi Schwan | July 7, 2021

The next five years could bring more than $800 million in city-supported projects across Sioux Falls, including major road improvements and replacements for three swimming pools. Mayor Paul TenHaken’s administration delivered its five-year capital improvement […]

Pool report: From summer opening update to long-term replacement plans

By Jodi Schwan | July 7, 2021

From the short- to the long-term, we’ve got a look at what’s next for your favorite Sioux Falls pools. This summer Summer might be in full swing but don’t give up on getting to all […]

Road report: Week of June 7, 2021

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 7, 2021

Construction season is here, so we’re giving you a weekly look at what projects are done, where you’ll find traffic impacts and what’s scheduled next. What’s done The city of Sioux Falls already has completed […]

Got ideas to enhance downtown experience? City wants to hear them

By Pigeon605 Staff | May 10, 2021

Calling all idea people: Bring your creativity and inspiration to improve part of Phillips Avenue. The city will be reconstructing one-half block of Phillips Avenue to the north of Ninth Street next year. But first, […]

Out-of-state job-seekers relocate to Sioux Falls for variety of career opportunities

By Submitted | May 5, 2021

This paid piece is sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. Other than his time in college, Dane Rausch had never lived outside Wichita, Kansas. That changed a couple of months ago, when the 24-year-old […]

TenHaken touts managing growth, connecting with youth in State of the City

By Jodi Schwan | May 3, 2021

By early April, a lot of challenges for city government were in the rearview mirror. Attempting to prevent hospitals from being overrun with COVID-19 patients by limiting gatherings and encouraging masking. Handling social unrest as […]

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