Sioux Falls Hits $1.3 Billion in Construction as Growth Holds Steady Published on January 14, 2026 With a total construction valuation of $1,327,437,573 in 2025, Sioux Falls surpassed the $1 billion mark for the fifth consecutive year, making last year the second-best year on record. Tagged as: , Media Release
Shape Sioux Falls 2050 Plan Enters Final Phase Published on January 07, 2026 Following nearly two years of public engagement and writing plan updates, the Shape Sioux Falls 2050 comprehensive development plan is in its final draft and will be presented to the City of Sioux Falls’ Planning Commission for consideration today, Jan. 7, 2026 and to the Sioux Falls City Council for its consideration and approval on Feb. 10, 2026. Tagged as: , Media Release
Siouxland Libraries Adjusting Rural Branch Hours Published on December 30, 2025 Siouxland Libraries will adjust hours at its rural branch locations beginning Jan. 2, 2026, to better align with community usage patterns and improve service efficiency. Tagged as: , Media Release
Falls Park Master Plan Informational Meeting Set for Jan. 14 Published on December 23, 2025 Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will host a public informational meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Falls Overlook Cafe, 825 N. Weber Ave., to share details about the Falls Park Master Plan, a roadmap that will guide future development of Falls Park for the next 30 to 50 years. Tagged as: , Media Release
City to Open Christmas Tree Drop Sites This Week Published on December 22, 2025 The City of Sioux Falls will open two Christmas tree drop sites Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. The free service is available to residents of Sioux Falls and Lake, Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha and Turner counties. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Selects Community Partners Program Recipients Published on December 19, 2025 The City of Sioux Falls has selected 10 local organizations that will receive funding through its new Community Partners Program. Tagged as: , Media Release
Oak View Branch Library to Reopen Dec. 22 After Renovations Published on December 17, 2025 After being closed for four months due to extensive renovations, the Oak View Branch Library will reopen Dec. 22, 2025. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Moves Utility Billing, Parking and Fire Services to City Center Published on December 15, 2025 As of Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, the City of Sioux Falls utility billing, public parking and fire prevention services are now available at City Center located at 231 N. Dakota Ave., one block north of City Hall, where they were previously located. Hours remain Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tagged as: , Media Release
Kirby Family Donates to Future Frank Olson Recreation Center Published on December 15, 2025 oe and Jennifer Kirby, community philanthropists and avid supporters of the Sioux Falls parks and recreation system, will donate $1 million to name the pool at the future Frank Olson Recreation Center. Tagged as: , Media Release
FTA Awards Sioux Falls Nearly $2M for Transit Improvements Published on December 10, 2025 The city of Sioux Falls has been awarded a grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation infrastructure through the construction of new bus shelters, and the renovation of existing bus stops along Sioux Area Metro (SAM) routes. Tagged as: , Media Release