Mayor Erickson Takes Office Published on July 17, 2026 Mayor Christine Erickson took office today as the 33rd mayor of Sioux Falls and the first woman elected to serve as mayor. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Media Release
City Unveils Updated Neighborhood Connect Platform Published on July 15, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls has launched a redesigned Neighborhood Connect platform, available on the city’s website, which allows residents to track development activity, property information and projects through customizable alerts and an updated map interface. Tagged as: , Media Release
Mayor, City Councilors to Be Installed Friday Published on July 14, 2026 The public is invited to attend a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected city officials on Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at Carnegie Town Hall, 235 W. 10th St. Tagged as: , Media Release
Blue Envelope Program Helps Officers Support Drivers with Disabilities Published on July 08, 2026 The Sioux Falls Police Department, the Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and the Center for Disabilities at the University of South Dakota, Sanford of School of Medicine have launched the Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to help autistic individuals and those with communication differences more easily communicate during interactions with law enforcement. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Receives Grant to Revitalize The Quarry Published on July 07, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls and the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation announced today that Sioux Falls will receive $15 million to revitalize the quarry property adjacent to Falls Park as part of the Bezos Earth Fund’s Greening America’s Cities initiative. Tagged as: , Media Release
City of Sioux Falls Remembers Councilor David Barranco Published on July 06, 2026 The family of Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco announced that he passed away peacefully Monday morning, July 6, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Tagged as: , Media Release
2026 Runoff Election Recount Update Published on July 06, 2026 Three individuals have been selected and approved to serve on a board to recount the results of the municipal runoff election held on June 23. Tagged as: , Media Release, City Clerk
City Announces 2026 Sustainable Community Grant Recipients Published on July 01, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls has awarded Sustainable Community Grants to four local nonprofit projects focused on recycling education, composting expansion, youth environmental learning and plastic waste reduction. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Shares Independence Day Safety Reminders Published on July 01, 2026 As Independence Day approaches, the City of Sioux Falls reminds residents to follow local fireworks regulations, avoid impaired driving, protect themselves from summer heat and stay informed about mosquito control efforts as holiday celebrations increase across the city. Tagged as: , Media Release
Mayor TenHaken Releases Proposed 2027–2031 Capital Program Published on June 26, 2026 Mayor Paul TenHaken released the proposed 2027–2031 Capital Program today, the final program of his administration. The five-year program totals nearly $1.1 billion and proposes critical investments in utility and transportation infrastructure, public safety and quality of life amenities and spaces. Tagged as: , Media Release