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Street-level teams ramp up efforts to address issues downtown and beyond

By Jodi Schwan | September 11, 2023

There’s no easy solution to helping people on the street, but two organizations are bringing forward different approaches aiming to help.

Parade of Lights announces award winners

By Pigeon605 Staff | November 28, 2022

Six entries have been named winners in the 30th annual Parade of Lights in downtown Sioux Falls.

My 605: Tenley Schwartz

By Pigeon605 Staff | February 2, 2022

What’s home unless you make it your own? My 605 takes you inside the lives, loves and little secrets of those who call South Dakota – area code 605 – home. This week’s My 605 is […]

Downtown Sioux Falls plans new winter event

By Jodi Schwan | January 19, 2022

A new event is being developed to bring people downtown this winter. Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. had offered a grant to an organization that wanted to take on an idea, but when none came together, […]

Newly decorated downtown plaza shines with local art

By Jodi Schwan | December 1, 2021

Think of it as a mini seasonal SculptureWalk. The newly decorated MarketBeat Holiday Plaza in downtown Sioux Falls at 12th and Phillips next to the federal courthouse now is home to a herd of a […]

Franken named grand marshal of Parade of Lights

By Rosemary McCoy | November 17, 2021

The Parade of Lights is back after being canceled last year because of the pandemic, and retired city public health director Jill Franken will serve as the grand marshal. The parade, which is organized by […]

New downtown holiday plaza to create ‘must-see place’ this season

By Jodi Schwan | November 3, 2021

Downtown’s 12th Street Plaza is about to be decked out for the holidays in a big way. Thanks to a sponsorship from Sioux Falls-based MarketBeat, the area at 12th and Phillips Avenue next to the federal […]

Downtown’s first ambassador offers street-level service to all

By Jodi Schwan | November 1, 2021

Many walk the other way. Or cross the street. Or hustle by without making eye contact. Not Martin Dill. When he encounters a panhandler, a homeless person or someone creating a bit of a disruption […]

Headed to Riverfest? How about you volunteer too?

By Jodi Schwan | August 18, 2021

Here’s the situation: Saturday’s Downtown Riverfest could be the biggest ever. And without more volunteers, you could be in for a really long wait to get a beverage. “I’m really hoping it doesn’t get to […]

My 605: Sadie Swier

By Pigeon605 Staff | March 17, 2021

What’s home unless you make it your own? My 605 takes you inside the lives, loves and little secrets of those who call South Dakota – area code 605 – home. This week’s My 605 […]

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