Recent News Releases

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/16/2018 Public Health

  weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Outdoor City Pools Closed Due to Cool Temperatures
  Posted 08/16/2018 Parks & Recreation

  All Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation outdoor aquatic centers and pool facilities will be closed today, August 16, 2018, due to rain and cool temperatures

• Sioux Falls Citizens Encouraged to Apply for Vacant Position on Audit Committee
  Posted 08/15/2018

  Sioux Falls residents are invited to apply for a vacant position on the City’s Audit Committee to serve a three-year term. This committee, which includes both City Councilors and citizen volunteers, is

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/15/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Major Increase in Participation for Siouxland Libraries’ 2018 Summer Reading Program
  Posted 08/15/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Registration by youngsters, Grades K–5, in Siouxland Libraries’ 2018 Summer Reading Program was up 80 percent over 2017

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/15/2018 Engineering

  Beginning at 6 p.m. on August 15, 2018, the intersection of West 32nd Street and Ellis Road will be closed to traffic.

• Mayor Appoints City Attorney
  Posted 08/14/2018 Mayor's Office

  Mayor Paul TenHaken is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacy Kooistra as City Attorney for the City of Sioux Falls.

• Upcoming Events for Children at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 08/14/2018 Kids

  Summer Book Walk at Outdoor Campus & Wee Read and Explore

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/14/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/14/2018 Engineering

  Beginning after 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, the bridge on North Minnesota Avenue between Benson Road and 60th Street North will be reduced to one lane with a traffic signal

• Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center and McKennan Wading Pool Scheduled to Close for the Season
  Posted 08/13/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center will close for the season at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018, and McKennan Wading Pool will close

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/13/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/13/2018 Engineering

  Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, August 14, 2018, the outside eastbound lane of East 69th Street will be closed between East Inverness Drive and South Tomar Road

• Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center Reopens
  Posted 08/13/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center, located at 1001 West Madison Street, will reopen today, August 13, 2018, at 1 p.m. for regular operations

• New West-Side Bike Trail Connection Completed!
  Posted 08/13/2018

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/10/2018 Engineering

  Lane Closure - Minnesota Avenue | Street Closure - Village Square Circle | Intersection Reconstruction – 26th Street and Minnesota Avenue | Lane Closure – 69th Street

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/09/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Pioneer Spray Park Closed: August 9, 2018
  Posted 08/09/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that Pioneer Spray Park will be closed due to operational issues on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/09/2018 Engineering

  Sanitary Sewer Repairs – Arway Drive | Lane Closure - Marion Road and Cathy Avenue | Lane Closure – North Minnesota Avenue Bridge

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/09/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday, August 10, 2018, as part of the Terry Avenue and 43rd Street Drainage Improvements project, the outside eastbound lane of 41st Street at the intersection of Cathy Avenue will be

• Sioux Falls Police Department Assistant Chief Galen Smidt to Retire
  Posted 08/09/2018 Police Department

  After nearly 26 years of honorable service to the Sioux Falls Police Department, Assistant Chief Galen Smidt today announced his plans to retire from the department effective August 28, 2018

• Adult Events at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 08/08/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Art Exhibit: Leah Simmons & NASA @ My Library—Night Under the Stars

• All-Way Pedestrian Crosswalk Debuts At 33rd Street And Grange Avenue
  Posted 08/08/2018 Mayor's Office

  The City of Sioux Falls recently redesigned and programmed the intersection of 33rd Street and Grange Avenue on the campus of Augustana University as the city’s first pedestrian scramble.

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/08/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Upcoming Events for Children and Teens at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 08/07/2018 Kids

  Little Outhouse on the Prairie Puppet Show | Teen Movie Series | Book vs. Movie

• Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Fall Fun Guide Available Online
  Posted 08/07/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation has released the 2018 Fall Fun Guide. The guide lists summer recreational activities for all ages

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/07/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• City, Augustana Unveil New Pedestrian Crossing
  Posted 08/07/2018 Official Website of the City of Sioux Falls

  City of Sioux Falls and Augustana University’s new pedestrian scramble

• Siouxland Libraries Puppet Show: “Little Outhouse on the Prairie”
  Posted 08/07/2018 Kids

  Pioneers Jeb and Jenny venture out west and build their home on the range. Recommended for children 3 and older. Puppet show admission is first come, first served, but groups of ten or more must

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/07/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., the outside southbound lane of South Sycamore Avenue will be closed at East 26th Street

• Siouxland Libraries New Hartford Branch to Open August 7
  Posted 08/06/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Good news for customers of Siouxland Libraries Hartford Branch! The move from West Central High School to the Gage building, 119 North Main Avenue, Suite A, is complete. The branch will open

• Midco® Aquatic Center Pools to Close Periodically for Annual Maintenance
  Posted 08/06/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Beginning Monday, August 20, 2018, the pools at the Midco® Aquatic Center will close on a staggered schedule in order to conduct routine annual pool maintenance.

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/06/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Get Ready to Move Well! Free Community Fitness Festival on Saturday, August 11
  Posted 08/06/2018 Health Department

  Live Well Sioux Falls, a program of the Sioux Falls Health Department, invites you to the first-ever Move Well Sioux Falls event on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at Riverdale Park from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.

• Siouxland Libraries and Strawbale Winery Team Up for NASA @ My Library Night Under the Stars
  Posted 08/06/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  The wide South Dakota sky will offer a glorious backdrop for an evening of stargazing at Siouxland Libraries’ NASA @ My Library Night Under the Stars. The event, Sunday, August 12, 2018, is

• Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center and Kuehn Pool Scheduled to Close for the Season
  Posted 08/06/2018 Activities & Leagues

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center will close for the season at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018, and Kuehn Pool will close for the season at 8 p.m. on

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/06/2018 Engineering

  Lane Closures - Cliff Avenue & Intersection Closure – Sertoma Avenue and Essex Drive

• Frank Olson Pool to Close for the Season August 5
  Posted 08/03/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that Frank Olson Pool will close for the season at 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 08/03/2018 Engineering

  Lane Closures - 49th Street & Lane Closures - 49th Street

• Siouxland Libraries’ Book Walk to Feature Popular Children’s Entertainer Rockin’ Red
  Posted 08/02/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Children and families are invited to take a walk and read the pages of children’s books along the Bike Trail between the Sioux Falls’ Downtown River Greenway Amphitheater and Falls Park. Presented

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/02/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

• Pioneer Spray Park Closed Due to Mechanical Issue
  Posted 08/02/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Pioneer Spray Park, located at 1789 East Pine Street, is closed due to mechanical problems. The facility will reopen once repairs have been made.

• Downtown Library Art Show Features Unexpected Canvases
  Posted 08/01/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Works by Sioux Falls artist Leah Simmons will be featured at Siouxland Libraries Downtown Library throughout August and September

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 08/01/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• August’s 80 in ’18 Featured Parks
  Posted 08/01/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Check out this month’s 80 in ’18 featured parks

• Sioux Area Metro Route Adjustments Effective August 6, 2018
  Posted 08/01/2018 Sioux Area Metro

  Starting on August 6, 2018, the following SAM route adjustments will be put into effect to improve safety, efficiency, and on-time performance

• Update on Village on the River
  Posted 08/01/2018 Mayor's Office

  Press Conference regarding the Village on the River project

• Upcoming Events for Children and Teens at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/31/2018 Kids

  Wee Read and Explore | Teen Movie Series | Siouxland Libraries’ Children’s Book Walk featuring Rockin’ Red | Summer Reading Program Finishers’ Party

• Emergency Lane Closure – 22nd Street
  Posted 07/31/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday morning, July 31, 2018, West 22nd Street will be closed between South Garfield Avenue and South Williams Avenue

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/31/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Planning Commission Briefing
  Posted 07/31/2018

  Prior to their monthly public hearing, the City of Sioux Falls Planning Commission will have a briefing on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 12 noon. The briefing will consist of the items on the upcoming

• Steet Construction News
  Posted 07/31/2018 Engineering

  Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 31, 2018, the intersection of West 33rd Street & Grange Avenue will be closed

• Steet Construction News
  Posted 07/27/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday, July 30, 2018, 54th Street North will be closed from Cliff Avenue to Lewis Avenue due to a storm water construction project. Traffic will be detoured to 60th Street North via Cliff Avenue and

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/26/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday morning, July 27, 2018, the southbound lane of South Kiwanis Avenue will be closed between West 41st Street and West Park Place Circle

• —Board Vacancies—Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission
  Posted 07/26/2018

  Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced vacancies to the Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission

• Adult Events at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/25/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Adult Events at Siouxland Libraries - Bullet Journaling | Film: Before the Flood | Sustainability Series

• Bring Your Family to Kids’ Nite in the Park
  Posted 07/25/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will host free summer fun for the entire family at Kids’ Nite in the Park on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 6–8 p.m. at McKennan Park

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/25/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/25/2018 Engineering

  Foss Avenue Reopened | Garfield Avenue Closure | Street Closure – Broadband Lane

• Gitchie Girl Authors to Discuss New Book Rap Sheet: Inside the Life of a Career Criminal
  Posted 07/24/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Programs by Phil and Sandy Hamman focused on Gitchie Girl, their retelling of the 1973 murders of four teenagers at Gitchie Manitou State Preserve, drew capacity crowds to several branch libraries

• Upcoming Events for Children and Teens at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/24/2018 Kids

  Make Music! | Traveling Storytime | Teen Movie Series | Coding Class for Kids | Traveling Storytime

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/24/2018 Mosquito Control

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/24/2018 Engineering

  Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, the City of Sioux Falls Public Works will close Second Avenue between 11th Street and 14th Street to mill the asphalt and prepare for overlayment

• Siouxland Libraries and Sierra Club Present Before the Flood Documentary
  Posted 07/23/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, Before the Flood looks at the dramatic changes occurring

• Mayor TenHaken Joins Leadership Initiative
  Posted 07/23/2018 Mayor's Office

  Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was selected by the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative to participate in a yearlong program focused on leadership, City management, and innovation.

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/23/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/23/2018 Engineering

  Lane Closure – South Kiwanis Avenue & Lane Closures - Minnesota Avenue

• Food at Fawick is Back to Fawick Park
  Posted 07/20/2018 Parks & Recreation

  The popular food truck event, Food at Fawick, will return to the riverside park of its namesake, Fawick Park, located at 200 South Second Avenue.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/20/2018 Engineering

  Street Closure - Fairhall Avenue and 46th Street | Lane Closure - Minnesota Avenue | Lane Closures - Tenth Street | Ellis Road Reconstruction - Phase 3 12th Street to 22nd Street

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/19/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on July 24, 2018, North Westport Avenue will be closed south of Benson Road

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/19/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

• Live Well Sioux Falls Receives AARP Community Challenge Grant
  Posted 07/18/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Live Well Sioux Falls, a community health promotion and prevention program of the Sioux Falls Health Department, has received a $10,000 grant through the AARP Community Challenge program. The

• —Board Vacancy—Zoning Board of Adjustment
  Posted 07/18/2018

  Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced a vacancy to the Zoning Board of Adjustment

• Adult Events at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/18/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Creating Better Readers: Workshop for Parents & Author Visit: Phil and Sandy Hamman

• Upcoming Aquatic Events and Water Fitness Classes With Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation
  Posted 07/18/2018 Activities & Leagues

  Water Wednesday Storytime | Midco® Aquatic Center | Wiggle Bridge Wibit® Events | Lazy 5K | Action Tower Wibit® Event | Deep Water Aerobics

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/18/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday morning, July 20 2018, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed between East 33rd Street and

• Board Vacancies— Public Transit Advisory Board
  Posted 07/17/2018 Mayor's Office

  Mayor Paul TenHaken has announced two vacancies to the Public Transit Advisory Board (PTAB)

• Register Now to Compete in the Annual Great Cardboard Boat Race
  Posted 07/17/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will host the Great Cardboard Boat Race on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Kuehn Pool, located at 2309 Kuehn Park Road

• Upcoming Events for Children and Teens at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/17/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Creating Better Readers: Workshop for Parents | Light Bulb Art and Experiments | Traveling Storytime | Teen Movie Series | Coding Class for Kids | Teen Lock In

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/17/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/17/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday, July 19, 2018, the northbound lanes of North Minnesota Avenue will be shifted to the west from Eighth Street to Sixth Street to accommodate the reconstruction of curb and gutter and sidewalk along

• Free Family Theater Performances at McKennan Park Band Shell
  Posted 07/17/2018 Activities & Leagues

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation welcomes two theater companies that will perform at McKennan Park band shell, 400 East 26th Street

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/16/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• First Railyard Development Plan Unveiled
  Posted 07/16/2018 Downtown Sioux Falls Rail Yard Redevelopment

  The City of Sioux Falls has reached a development agreement between the City and Black Iron Railyard, LLC for the southern parcel of the railyard redevelopment area

• Teens: Tour a Recording Studio with Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/16/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Recording, mixing, mastering . . . exactly what happens inside a recording studio

• Concordia Science Academy Presents Youth Program at Siouxland Libraries Oak View Branch
  Posted 07/16/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Concordia Science Academy in Moorhead, Minnesota, provides science activities for students of all ages in the Fargo-Moorhead area and beyond. Now it’s coming to Sioux Falls

• Workshop for Parents: Creating Better Readers
  Posted 07/16/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Helping their children to become better readers is a goal of parents and caregivers everywhere.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/13/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday morning, July 16, 2018, the eastbound lane of West Benson Road will be closed between I-29 and North Martindale Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be shifted into

• Register Now for the Youth Triathlon Scheduled for Friday, August 10
  Posted 07/13/2018 Parks & Recreation

  The 2018 Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Youth Triathlon presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield is right around the corner!

• Railyard Sale Announcement
  Posted 07/12/2018 Mayor's Office

  The media is invited to a press conference announcing the first development agreement in the downtown railyard.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/12/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday, July 13, 2018, the westbound lanes of 49th Street will be closed between Carnegie Circle and Western Avenue to allow construction crews to perform street and

• Gitchie Girl Authors to Discuss New Book Rap Sheet: Inside the Life of a Career Criminal
  Posted 07/11/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Programs by Phil and Sandy Hamman focused on Gitchie Girl, their retelling of the 1973 murders of four teenagers at Gitchie Manitou State Preserve, drew capacity crowds to several branch libraries

• Adult Events at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/11/2018 Siouxland Libraries

  Creating Better Readers: Workshop for Parents

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/11/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/11/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday, July 13, 2018, the outside northbound lane of Minnesota Avenue will be closed at 39th Street and 40th Street to allow construction crews to replace the accessible curb

• Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center Reopens
  Posted 07/10/2018 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the Terrace Park Family Aquatic Center, located at 1001 West Madison Street, will reopen today, July 10, 2018, at 1 p.m. for regular operations

• Upcoming Events for Children and Teens at Siouxland Libraries
  Posted 07/10/2018 Kids

  Creating Better Readers: Workshop for Parents | Repurpose Vinyl Records | Creating Better Readers: Workshop for Parents | Teen Movie Series

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 07/10/2018 Public Health

  If weather conditions permit, the City of Sioux Falls Health Department will be conducting spraying efforts for mosquitoes in targeted areas of Sioux Falls this evening

• Street Construction News
  Posted 07/10/2018 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at 8:15 am, Minnesota Avenue northbound and southbound traffic at 26th Street will be shifted onto the eastside of Minnesota

• Archery in the Parks Begins July 16, 2018
  Posted 07/09/2018 Parks & Recreation

  The Outdoor Campus and Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will provide an opportunity for youth ages 7–12 to explore the sport of archery in safe and encouraging environments. During these activities