City of Sioux Falls

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. […]

Want to help Sioux Falls be more green? Take this survey

By Pigeon605 Staff | April 7, 2021

Have you found yourself hoping Sioux Falls becomes a more sustainable community? You have the chance to help drive that direction this month. The city is updating its sustainability master plan. The plan will focus […]

Which roads will be improved this season? We’ve got your guide

By Jodi Schwan | March 31, 2021

Congestion will be eased, pavement will be improved — but first, there’s road construction season ahead. And it’s going to be a big one. The city’s public works director said this year will be beat […]

Downtown riverfront, other long-awaited park projects could take big step forward with help from COVID funding

By Jodi Schwan | March 24, 2021

Ice skating downtown. Riverfront development. Lions at the Great Plains Zoo. For many, they’ve been on wish lists for years, and these projects could be taking a big step toward reality. Here’s the situation: The […]

Use the bike trail? The city wants to hear from you

By Jodi Schwan | March 22, 2021

If you take your bike on the city’s recreation trail or use bike lanes on city streets, the city wants to hear from you. Input from cyclists is being collected to help with an update […]

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