Artists invited to repaint crosswalks: The Sioux Falls Downtown Residents’ Association landed a $16,000 grant to commission safety-focused artwork at 11th and Phillips, with applications open through Aug. 12 — learn how to apply.
Preschool pays big dividends: Sioux Falls Hope Coalition and Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools served almost 300 children in 2024–25, boosting social and academic readiness and delivering a $7–$14 return on every dollar spent — find out how scholarships unlock that early advantage.
East-side park shaped by neighbors: Input from more than 200 Sioux Falls residents is driving the design of Wild Meadows Park, slated to open in 2027 with shaded play areas, native plantings and safety features — see how you can weigh in.
Lake Alvin rescue heroes: Two civilians received life-saving awards after pulling a struggling father and 15-year-old son from drowning at Lake Alvin and reviving the boy with CPR — find out how they saved them.
Sioux Falls’ Summer Chowder: Summer here ranks as the 14th least humid state in 2025, yet every step outside still feels like a personal sauna — find out why.
Other Sioux Falls headlines this week
- Sioux Falls Simplified unveils school supply guide
- Sanford Health hosts Whiskey Myers this fall
- Runner raised $6K running across South Dakota
- Beef prices lift South Dakota land values
- Reside Home Tour lets you explore apartments
- Cirque Musica’s Holiday Wonderland dazzles Sioux Falls
