Absentee Voting Opens Friday for June 2 Election Published on April 15, 2026 Absentee voting for the City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District and the primary election begins Friday, April 17. Tagged as: , Media Release
City’s Parks and Rec Director Don Kearney to Retire After 20 Years Published on April 14, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls’ Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney will retire on April 17 after nearly 21 years leading the department and overseeing significant growth in the city’s parks and recreation system. Tagged as: , Media Release
Citywide Tornado Drill Scheduled for Wednesday Published on April 13, 2026 Sioux Falls will hold its annual community tornado drill Wednesday, April 15, at 10:15 a.m. as part of South Dakota’s Weather Awareness Week. Schools, businesses and residents are encouraged to practice their severe weather plans during the drill. The City of Sioux Falls’ outdoor warning sirens will be activated at 10:15 a.m. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Opens Free Leaf and Branch Drop Sites Saturday Published on April 10, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls will open two free seasonal leaf and branch drop sites from April 11 to May 24. The sites are located on N. Lyon Boulevard near the Sioux Empire Fairgrounds and on Chambers Street near the city’s Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Both drop sites are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tagged as: , Media Release
City, Partners to Host Severe Weather Awareness Training April 14 Published on April 09, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls, the National Weather Service, and the emergency management offices of Minnehaha and Lincoln counties are teaming up to host a severe weather awareness training session Tuesday, April 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington Pavilion, 301 S. Main Ave. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Housing Team Highlights Impact, Funding Opportunities Published on April 08, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls’ Housing Division invested $8.1 million in the community in 2025, supporting 1,898 residents. The division is reminding residents that funding is available to help with home and rental unit repairs as the community heads into spring and summer. Tagged as: , Media Release
City Begins Planting 5,000 Trees for Assistance Project Published on April 06, 2026 Using a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the city will plant the new trees in the public right-of-way – the space between the curb and sidewalk – within low-canopy areas of Sioux Falls. Tagged as: , Media Release
Street Construction News - Friday, April 3, 2026 Published on April 03, 2026 Updates from Veterans Parkway, Kiwanis Avenue, Marion Road, and East 10th Street. Tagged as: , Media Release, Street Construction Update
City Launches Earth Month Activities Published on April 02, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls invites residents of all ages to celebrate Earth Month in April through a series of community events aimed at environmental stewardship, education, outdoor recreation and hands-on learning. Tagged as: , Media Release, Sustainability
City Provides Updates on Public Art Projects and Programs Published on April 01, 2026 The City of Sioux Falls is launching several new arts initiatives this year, including expanding public art, supporting local artists and advancing a 10-year arts and culture plan that will guide creative opportunities citywide. Tagged as: , Media Release