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

Sioux Falls falls within two different counties: Lincoln and Minnehaha. For each county, there are five elected commissioners. These individuals work on a part-time basis, similar to city council ...

Congratulations, you've made it to the action part of this guide! This is where you take your knowledge and apply it. Before you start, an important part of taking action is knowing what's going on at ...

Although state government is very important, we're not going to get too in the weeds with it because we’re Sioux Falls Simplified, not South Dakota Simplified (yet 😉). We’re firm believers that the ...

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 ...

Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 23, 2025 Chill at the hill, support sustainability and big conversations about a proposed new prison.

Simplified: This Saturday marks the 35th anniversary of when the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability. To recognize this milestone ...

This week, you'll find a deep dive on school supplies, including cost comparisons and tips for shopping that aligns with whatever your goals/values are. You'll also learn more about the upcoming ADA ...

Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 18, 2025 Big plans at the zoo and an opportunity to explore a new career ...

COMMUNITY How to preserve your story for generations to come Simplified: The world's largest oral history project is making a stop in Sioux Falls this month to capture local stories that'll ultimately ...

Super Simplified Super Simplified Stories: July 16, 2025 Summer camp for grown ups, new school board members and a whole bunch of City Council stuff.