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Thunder Road hits 30 years in Sioux Falls
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (129+ words) Family attraction marks anniversary with indoor expansion, new games, updated laser tag and more events for adults Young riders rise into the September sky, bare feet dangling above the Euro Bungy platform. The cords pull taut beside them. Far below,…...
Sioux Falls preparing to add 1,200 new trees this fall
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (123+ words) Reforesting effort comes amid emerald ash borer blight and thousands of dead ash trees The city of Sioux Falls is preparing a fall push to plant 1,600 trees in boulevards along streets, starting in mid-September. The newest trees follow 1,200 street trees…...
Jacobson Plaza in downtown Sioux Falls earns international award for public space
1+ week, 4+ day ago (156+ words) Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc. credits private philanthropy, city investment in activating former brownfield with ice ribbon, playground, community space (Courtesy of city of Sioux Falls) A public park attraction in northern downtown Sioux Falls has earned a nod from a…...
Fewer Canadians bringing tourism dollars to Sioux Falls
1+ week, 4+ day ago (193+ words) Experience Sioux Falls CEO tells councilors ongoing tensions between United States, Canada backdrop decrease in visitor spending Teri Schmidt, CEO of Experience Sioux Falls, discusses tourism trends with the Sioux Falls City Council on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. (Patrick Lalley / SiouxFallsLive.com)…...
Lincoln County trims 2027 budget with eye toward limiting use of reserves
1+ week, 5+ day ago (104+ words) Commissioners cut $1.7 million from building plans, drop a Western Avenue roundabout and freeze their own salaries Lincoln County Commissioner Joel Arends pushed through some of the largest cuts Tuesday to the county’s proposed 2027 budget. These include a $1.7 million reduction in…...
The national drag, selling Sioux Falls to the world, convention center history & a steep climb to the Riverline District
2+ week, 1+ day ago (177+ words) The Dakota Scout The national drag, selling Sioux Falls to the world, convention center history & a steep climb to the Riverline District COUNTERPOINT | Turnout in local elections matters – so does who turns out Guest column by Gregory LaFollette Government use…...
COUNTERPOINT | Turnout in local elections matters – so does who turns out
2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) Guest column by Gregory LaFollette Matt Paulson has made a thoughtful case for moving Sioux Falls municipal elections to the November general election. As usual, his argument is careful, clearly laid out and well-reasoned. Matt has contributed to this community…...
Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (177+ words) The Dakota Scout Bus drivers at odds with Sioux Falls transit contractor Union argues contract is violated by Via classifying employees as relief drivers, making scheduling inconsistent An employees’ union that represents drivers and mechanics working for Sioux Area Metro…...
VIEWPOINT | Sioux Falls should move future municipal elections to November
3+ week, 2+ day ago (153+ words) The Dakota Scout VIEWPOINT | Sioux Falls should move future municipal elections to November Guest column by Matt Paulson Sioux Falls should elect its mayor and City Council members when the most voters are already going to the polls: in November…...
Four Winds: Music, arts festival swarm coming in downtown Sioux Falls
3+ week, 3+ day ago (102+ words) The Dakota Scout Four Winds: Music, arts festival swarm coming in downtown Sioux Falls Founder Corey Church books 100 band lineup in summer staple’s 11th year Bring together 100 bands in two days on five stages in downtown Sioux Falls for a music…...