Sioux Falls Simplified members can get exclusive access to our "what to watch this week" emails outlining upcoming public meetings. And, while election season is still a ways away, members get to send ...

Sioux Falls falls within two different counties: Lincoln and Minnehaha. For each county, there are five elected commissioners ...

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This is local government at its base form! Here you'll learn how to navigate city council meetings and how the city ...

In this guide, you'll get to know how the Sioux Falls School Board works and how you can make your voice heard.

The Sioux Falls metro area covers 10 legislative districts out of a total of 35 districts statewide. Each district in the ...

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It takes a lot to keep the Sioux Falls Zoo and Aquarium running, but beyond animal care, there's also a lot of attention that ...

The nonprofit medical lending library is officially moved into a warehouse with room to keep up with lightning-fast growth.

Mayor Paul TenHaken said it was the "most difficult" budget process he's seen in nearly eight years as mayor. Here's a closer ...

Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 25, 2025 The mayoral race is heating up, and speaking of leaders, wanna be one?

Newsletter Your weekend, simplified: July 25, 2025 This week, we got a look at the specific numbers behind Mayor Paul TenHaken's "most difficult" budget yet, plus zoo news and a fantastic update from ...