Summit League Basketball at the Arena - It's back again for the 2010 season - the Summit League Basketball Championship which will be held again at the Sioux Falls Arena. The winner of the mens and womens title gets an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Sports Authority fills us in on all the details of this exciting event. Winter Parks Activities - Director of Parks and Recreation Don Kearney is here to let everyone know that there are still plenty of things to do during the winter both outside and indoors. He also lets us in on some of the big park projects happening in 2010.

Event Center Update - Co-chairs Terry Baloun and Jim Woster discuss the final proposal for the Events Center and what the next steps are in the process. Winter Wonderland at Falls Park - The lights are up and Falls Park looks amazing. CVB Executive Director Teri Ellis Schmidt talks about all the wonderful things going on downtown and at the Falls this holiday season. Healthy Living Day - Recreational Specialist Jill Biltoft invites you to Healthy Living Day. Local fitness and health professionals will come together to get you on your way to a healthier you! Featuring exercise classes, health screenings, nutritional and health advice, and more. This is a free event for the whole family.

Snow removal preview with Street Department Manager Galynn Huber. Don't let the snow and cold catch you off guard. Find out where you can go for snow removal information and what the City does to gear up for a major winter weather event. Flu season update with Health Director Judy Buseman. The H1N1 and seasonal flu have kept local health officials busy this fall. Find out what you can do to protect yourself and what the City is doing to stop the spread of these viruses.

This month host Reid Holsen and Mayor Dave Munson discuss the City's Wellness program with Wellness Coordinator Rana Deboer. See how the City is saving money by helping employees stay healthy. Also, Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney talks about winter programs taking place at the City's five community centers.

This month host Reid Holsen discusses the recent Orpheum Theatre renovations with SMG Assistant General Manager Terry Torkildson, Shape Sioux Falls with Transportation Planner Sam Trebilcock and the 2010 Census with Assistant Planning Director Jeff Schmitt.

In this episode we get a Pettigrew Heights Housing Resource Center update from Jim Schmidt. Also, the Washington Pavilion is having it's 10th birthday. Pavilion President Gary Wood tells us how they plan to celebrate. And we take a look at the renovations underway at the Orpheum Theater.

Great Plains Zoo President Elizabeth Whealey discusses the improvements and new animals at the zoo. Parks and Recreation Director Don Kearney talks about all the wonderful opportunities available in the parks and what new parks are being built in the next few years.

Planning Director Mike Cooper gives an update on this years growth and development, including planned quality of life projects. CVB Director Terri Ellis Schmidt talks about gearing up for the 2009 tourism season. and Sandy Frentz previews the Mayors 4th of July Celebration.

Help!Line Center: The Help!Line Center, commonly known for its 211 assistance phone number, is a valuable resource when it comes to tracking needs in Sioux Falls. In 2008 more than 52,000 calls came in and more than 32,000 people used the Help!Line's database. Director Carol Muller stops by to discuss how 211 can help everyone in the community. Parks and Recreation Update: It's going to be another exciting year for park projects and improvements. Director Don Kearney gives us all the details on work at Sherman Park, McKennan Park, the Falls and about what you can do to keep your street trees trimmed up and looking good.

In this episode of Ask the Mayor we go on location in downtown Sioux Falls to discuss the Phillips Avenue reconstruction project with Public Works Engineer Brad Ludens. Also joining Mayor Munson is Larry Rehfeld, President of Downtown Sioux Falls, who talks about the future of the downtown area.

Finance Director Gene Rowenhorst talks about 2008 budget performance, and financial planning during economic uncertainty. Also, the City is excited to get started with a 2009 construction plan that balances maintaining existing roads, expanding roads and building roads for future development. Public Works Director Mark Cotter gives us a preview to the 2009 construction season.

Half of all deaths of firefighters nationwide are caused by heart related problems. Fire Rescue Chief Donn Hill and Wellness Coordinator Rana DeBoer discuss the ways Sioux Falls firefighters are staying healthy on the job. The Summit League Championships promise to be the biggest sporting event in town this year. Reid and the Mayor talk with Sports Authority Director Mike Sullivan on what these nationally televised games will mean to the City of Sioux Falls.

Planning Director Mike Cooper to discuss 2008-2009 growth and development. Also, Sustainability Coordinator Aimee Ladonski talks about her role in the City of Sioux Falls' Leading Green initiative.

Galynn Huber discusses the snow removal plan and budget for the City of Sioux Falls and Tammie Denning from the Heartland House talks about the Holiday Extravaganza happening at the Orpheum Theatre.

Event Center Task Force co-chairs Jim Woster and Terry Baloun discuss the committees recent trips to Omaha, Sioux City and Fargo on a fact finding mission. Teri Ellis Schmidt, Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, chats with the mayor about the beautiful Winter Wonderland lights at Falls Park.