City of Sioux Falls

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 […]

South end of downtown takes off with new residents, local flavor

By Jodi Schwan | April 14, 2021

From behind the counter at The Breaks Coffee Roasting Co., co-owner Mary Campbell has a clear view of the growing neighborhood around her. “It wasn’t an accident,” she said of the coffee shop’s decision to […]

Parking analysis shows plenty of capacity downtown — for now

By Jodi Schwan | April 14, 2021

Downtown Sioux Falls has plenty of parking – at least for now. That’s the conclusion of city officials who track the public parking system and make recommendations on where and when to add more capacity. […]

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