City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls named among nation’s least-stressed cities

By Pigeon605 Staff | July 9, 2025

Here’s some encouraging news: Sioux Falls ranks among the least-stressed cities in the nation.

City Council to consider expanding alcohol ban in city parks, public property

By Jodi Schwan | July 9, 2025

Open or unsealed beverages could soon become illegal to drink or possess in most city parks and other public property, according to ordinance changes being considered by the Sioux Falls City Council.

Park priorities: Sioux Falls residents push for recreation options, neighborhood parks

By Jodi Schwan | July 2, 2025

Sioux Falls residents largely are happy with the city’s parks system – but have plenty on their wish list for improvements.

Sneak preview: Jacobson Plaza opens next week

By Jodi Schwan | June 27, 2025

“It’s the best that can be possible for the city of Sioux Falls.” Get ready to have some fun: Jacobson Plaza opens next week.

City’s newly proposed 5-year capital improvement program is heavy on roads

By Jodi Schwan | June 27, 2025

It’s largely a “basic needs” budget – lots of roads, some parks and public safety projects. Take a look at the city’s newly proposed five-year capital program.

With expanded outreach, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue lands record class of applicants

By Jacqueline Palfy | June 25, 2025

More than 300 people have applied to join the next class of Sioux Falls Fire Rescue — a success story with a lot of elements behind it.

Downtown viaduct replacement weighs alternatives for ‘visionary project’

By Jodi Schwan | June 18, 2025

It will be more than a decade until both downtown viaducts are fully replaced – but a key milestone in the design process is underway and scheduled to wrap up this year.

On city’s far north side, Granite Valley neighborhood comes together, plans improvements

By Jill Callison | June 16, 2025

Tucked out of sight for many in Sioux Falls is a north-side neighborhood that’s coming together and planning for improvements.

New signals, timing shifts: How Sioux Falls is managing traffic flow

By Jodi Schwan | June 11, 2025

As a major construction season ramps up, efforts to help manage traffic congestion are accelerating with it.

Sioux Falls cancels July 4 parade, keeps picnic, adds other events

By Pigeon605 Staff | June 10, 2025

The annual Fourth of July parade is off, but the picnic will go on, and new events have been added throughout the holiday week.

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