Official Website of the City of Sioux Falls http://www.SiouxFalls.org News Items from SiouxFalls.org Copyright 05/25/2013 City of Sioux Falls, S.D. 5GovernmentCrime of the Week: Residential Burglaryhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/27/cotw-res-burglary.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/27/cotw-res-burglary.aspxOn Wednesday, May 15, 2013, Sioux Falls Police took a burglary report in the 4000 block of South Bedford AvenueMon, 27 May 2013 00:30:00 CST Police DepartmentUniformed ServicesStreet Crimes UnitSwim Lesson Session 1 Registrationhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/swim-lesson-reg.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/swim-lesson-reg.aspxRegistration for Session I of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation swimming lessons will begin on Thursday, May 30, 2013Fri, 24 May 2013 15:12:00 CST Parks & RecreationRegional Senior Games Approachinghttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/sr-games.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/sr-games.aspxThe 2013 Regional Senior Games are fast approaching. This summer’s games will be held on Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7, 2013Fri, 24 May 2013 15:08:00 CST Parks & Recreation13th Street Closure Minnesota Avenue to Duluth Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/13-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/13-closure.aspxBeginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 13th Street from Minnesota Avenue to Duluth Avenue will be closedFri, 24 May 2013 15:01:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionBenson Road Bridge Maintenancehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/benson-bdg-repairs.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/benson-bdg-repairs.aspxBeginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, through Friday, May 31, 2013, construction crews will be performing maintenance work on the Benson Road bridge over the Big Sioux DiversionFri, 24 May 2013 14:58:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionLane Closures – Tenth Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/10th-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/10th-ln-closure.aspxAt 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening, May 29, 2013, the left westbound lane on Tenth Street will be closed just west of Dakota AvenueFri, 24 May 2013 14:55:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionLane Closure – 33rd Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/33-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/33-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 29, 2013, the outside westbound lane on 33rd Street will be closed at Dakota AvenueFri, 24 May 2013 14:52:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCareer Avenue Closure University Center to Benson Roadhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/career-ave-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/career-ave-closure.aspxBeginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, southbound Career Avenue will be closed from University Center to Benson Road for the installation of a water main at 54th Street NorthFri, 24 May 2013 14:46:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionStreet Closure – Phillips Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/phillips-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/phillips-closure.aspxAt 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 28, 2013, Phillips Avenue will be closed to thru traffic just south of 14th Street. Northbound and southbound traffic will be detoured to MainFri, 24 May 2013 14:06:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionLane Closures on East Benson Road Cliff Avenue to I-229http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/ebenson-cliff-ln-closures.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/ebenson-cliff-ln-closures.aspxBeginning on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, various lane closures will occur along East Benson Road between Cliff Avenue and I-229Fri, 24 May 2013 14:02:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionBimonthly Events Center Update Scheduled for Tuesdayhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/ec-update-tuesday.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/ec-update-tuesday.aspxAn Events Center project update will be presented to the City Council and the citizens of Sioux Falls on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, during the 4 p.m. City Council Informational MeetingFri, 24 May 2013 13:40:00 CST Mayor's Office57th Street and Western Avenue Intersection Constructionhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/57-western.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/24/57-western.aspxBeginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Western Avenue from 57th Street to Interstate 229 will be closedFri, 24 May 2013 11:42:00 CST Street ConstructionTurbo Kickhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/turbo-kick.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/turbo-kick.aspxTurbo Kick is the revolutionary group exercise program that has changed the direction of kickboxing. Inspired by dance, tae kwon do, boxing, tai chi, and funkThu, 23 May 2013 16:20:00 CST Parks & RecreationSummer Programs Set to Start!http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/summer-progs-begin.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/summer-progs-begin.aspxSioux Falls Parks and Recreation summer programs are set to start! The department is offering a diverse collection of programs and special events for all ages and interestsThu, 23 May 2013 14:31:00 CST Parks & Recreation26th Street Concrete Joint Repair Center Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/26th-joint-repair.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/26th-joint-repair.aspxBeginning Wednesday, May 29, 2013, construction crews will be working on 26th Street, east of Center AvenueThu, 23 May 2013 14:21:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionIntersection Repairs North Mable Avenue and East Bennett Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/n-mable-e-bennett-repairs.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/n-mable-e-bennett-repairs.aspxBeginning Tuesday, May 28, 2013, construction crews will be working in the intersection of North Mable Avenue and East Bennett StreetThu, 23 May 2013 14:15:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionMarion Road Overlay Beginshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/marion-overlay-begins.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/marion-overlay-begins.aspxStarting on Monday, June 3, 2013, contractors will begin work on Marion Road between Madison Street and Maple StreetThu, 23 May 2013 14:09:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCast With a Cop Kids’ Fishing Eventhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/cast-cops-fishing.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/23/cast-cops-fishing.aspxThe Sioux Falls Police Department will host a fishing event for underprivileged children this Saturday, May 25, 2013, from 12:45 to 4 p.m.Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:00 CST Police DepartmentStreet Closures: Blauvelt Avenue – Tenth Street to 12th Street, Highland Avenue – 12th Street to 14th Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/st-closures-blauvelt-highland.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/st-closures-blauvelt-highland.aspxStarting on Thursday, May 23, 2013, Blauvelt Avenue from Tenth Street to 12th Street and Highland Avenue from 12th Street to 14th Street will be closed to through trafficWed, 22 May 2013 15:54:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet Construction57th Street and Western Avenue Intersection Construction and Closure http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/57-western-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/57-western-closure.aspxBeginning on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, Western Avenue from 57th Street to Interstate 229 will be closedWed, 22 May 2013 15:51:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionKiwanis Avenue Construction Between West 12th Street and West Ninth Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/kiwanis-construction.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/kiwanis-construction.aspxStarting on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., the City of Sioux Falls Public Works Department will be switching over to the next phase of the joint repair project for KiwanisWed, 22 May 2013 15:46:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionFarm Field Park Closurehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/farm-field-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/farm-field-closure.aspxBeginning on Thursday, May 23, 2013, Farm Field Park will be closed. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the park will be restricted due to construction through the park entrance roadWed, 22 May 2013 15:06:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionAll Sioux Falls City Parks Now Open!http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/ots-all-parks-open.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/ots-all-parks-open.aspxThe City of Sioux Falls reached a major storm cleanup milestone today when all City parks were opened to the public with no restrictionsWed, 22 May 2013 14:28:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Parks & RecreationLibrary Children’s Book Walk to Feature Do Re Let’s Playhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/book-walk.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/book-walk.aspxSiouxland Libraries will hold its second annual Children’s Book Walk at the Downtown River Greenway Amphitheater on Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 9 until 11 a.m.Wed, 22 May 2013 14:14:00 CST Siouxland Libraries - A City/County PartnershipKidsNuisance Vegetation Season Is Here: Know Who to Callhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/nuisance-veg-season.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/22/nuisance-veg-season.aspxCity ordinance requires that all lawns must be kept mowed below a height of 8 inches, and all noxious weeds must be controlledWed, 22 May 2013 13:53:00 CST Planning & Building ServicesLane Closure – 17th Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/17th-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/17th-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, the westbound right-turn lane on 17th Street will be closed at Cliff AvenueTue, 21 May 2013 16:57:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionSeason Swim Passes On Sale Now!http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/season-swim-passes.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/season-swim-passes.aspxPool season is fast approaching! As the pools prepare to open this Friday, May 24, 2013, come in and purchase your season swim passTue, 21 May 2013 15:09:00 CST Parks & RecreationSioux Falls Human Relations Commission’s Humanitarian Awardhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/humanitarian-award.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/humanitarian-award.aspxThe Sioux Falls Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its seventh annual Humanitarian AwardTue, 21 May 2013 14:46:00 CST City AttorneysHuman RelationsNorwegian Rosemaling Painting Classhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/rosemalling.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/rosemalling.aspxRosemaling is a traditional Norwegian folk art painting used to decorate beds, walls, ceilings, bowls, and trunks.Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:00 CST Parks & RecreationWalk a Block With a Cophttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/walk-block-cop.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/walk-block-cop.aspxIn an effort to build relationships with residents in the Pettigrew Heights Neighborhoods, the Police Department has created a summer program called “Walk a Block With a Cop.”Tue, 21 May 2013 11:57:00 CST Police DepartmentSioux Falls Alcohol Compliance Checkhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/alcohol-comp-check.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/21/alcohol-comp-check.aspxOn May 20, 2013, the Sioux Falls Police Department conducted a compliance check of 27 off-sale alcohol establishments within the Sioux Falls city limits. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:00 CST Police DepartmentFinal Pass of Branch Pickup Beginning East of Minnesota Avenue; West Side Finishing Uphttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/final-pass-pickup.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/final-pass-pickup.aspxThe final pass of branch pickup is under way in neighborhoods east of Minnesota Avenue. Property owners living east of Minnesota Avenue needed to have their branches piledMon, 20 May 2013 16:37:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Public WorksLane Closure on Minnesota Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/minn-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/minn-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Thursday morning, May 23, 2013, the outside southbound lane on Minnesota Avenue will be closed at 57th StreetMon, 20 May 2013 15:23:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionNational EMS Week http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/national-ems-week.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/national-ems-week.aspxMay 19 to May 25, 2013, is EMS week. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue (SFFR) in support of EMS week will be holding a lifesaving learning event atMon, 20 May 2013 11:43:00 CST Fire RescueDog Bitehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/dog-bite.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/dog-bite.aspxThe Sioux Falls Police Department’s Animal Control Division would like the public’s help in locating a dog in reference to a dog biteMon, 20 May 2013 11:03:00 CST Police DepartmentInjury Accidenthttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/injury-accident.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/injury-accident.aspxOn May 18, 2013, at 1:19 p.m., the highway patrol was en route to assist Sioux Falls Police Officers on a traffic stop at Madison Street and Harlem AvenueMon, 20 May 2013 10:59:00 CST Police DepartmentCrime of the Week: Armed Robberyhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/cotw-armed-robbery.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/20/cotw-armed-robbery.aspxOn Monday, May 13, 2013, Sioux Falls Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Power Keno Casino #1Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:00 CST Police DepartmentUniformed ServicesCrime StoppersEast 20th Street Utility Constructionhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/e20th-ut-wk.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/e20th-ut-wk.aspxBeginning Monday, May 20, 2013, construction crews will be working on East 20th Street between South Fifth and Sixth AvenuesFri, 17 May 2013 15:57:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionThree-on-Three Youth Basketball Registrationhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/3-3-basketball-reg.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/3-3-basketball-reg.aspxRegistration for the upcoming Summer 2013 Three-on-Three Youth Basketball League is being accepted through Friday, May 24, 2013Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:00 CST Parks & RecreationStreet Repairs on 41st Street Completed Three Weeks Earlyhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/41st-complete-early.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/41st-complete-early.aspxThe concrete street repairs on 41st Street from Kelley Avenue to Kiwanis Avenue were completed on Thursday, May 16, 2013Fri, 17 May 2013 15:30:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionStreet Closure—90th Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/90th-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/90th-closure.aspxOn Monday morning, May 20, 2013, 90th Street will be closed to through traffic at the Timber Oak Trail intersectionFri, 17 May 2013 15:27:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionSummer Reading Clubs at Siouxland Librarieshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/summer-reading.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/summer-reading.aspxSiouxland Libraries will offer free reading clubs for children and teens this summer, and participants can earn a variety of prizes by keeping track of their summer readingFri, 17 May 2013 14:23:00 CST Siouxland Libraries - A City/County PartnershipKidsTeens12th Street Closure Between Wayland Avenue and Jessica Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/12th-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/12th-closure.aspxStarting on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., 12th Street between Wayland Avenue and Jessica Avenue will be closed so construction crews can begin installation of new water mainFri, 17 May 2013 14:09:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionPrairie Avenue Concrete Repairhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/prairie-concrete-repair.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/prairie-concrete-repair.aspxBeginning Monday, May 20, 2013, construction crews will be working on North Prairie Avenue between Sixth Street and Seventh StreetFri, 17 May 2013 14:06:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionStreet Closure—Phillips Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/phillips-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/phillips-closure.aspxAt 7 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013, Phillips Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Second Street and the west Falls Park entranceFri, 17 May 2013 14:02:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionBenson Road Closure Rescheduledhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/benson-closure-resched.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/benson-closure-resched.aspxThe Benson Road closure originally scheduled to begin on Monday, May 20, 2013, has been rescheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 21, 2013Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet Construction11th Street and Phillips Avenue Intersection Closurehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/11-phillips-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/11-phillips-closure.aspxAs part of the concrete repairs on 10th Street and 11th Street from Minnesota Avenue to Second Avenue, repairs to the north side of the 11th Street and Phillips Avenue intersectionFri, 17 May 2013 13:58:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCareer Avenue Closure from University Center to Benson Roadhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/career-ave-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/career-ave-closure.aspxThe Career Avenue closure originally scheduled to begin on Monday, May 20, 2013, has been rescheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 28, 2013Fri, 17 May 2013 13:56:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionStreet Repairs on West 18th Street, Minnesota Avenue to Duluth Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/w-18th-repairs.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/w-18th-repairs.aspxBeginning Monday, May 20, 2013, concrete repairs will begin on West 18th Street between Minnesota Avenue and Duluth AvenueFri, 17 May 2013 13:52:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionTrolley Service Begins for the Seasonhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/trolley-begins.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/trolley-begins.aspxEffective Saturday, May 18, 2013, the Sioux Falls Trolley will provide transportation service to tourists and shoppers throughout the downtown areaFri, 17 May 2013 13:22:00 CST Planning & Building ServicesSioux Area MetroChanges to School Resource Officer Program Coming This Fallhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/sro-changes.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/17/sro-changes.aspxThe Sioux Falls Police Department will make several changes to the School Resource Officer (SRO) program for the upcoming school yearFri, 17 May 2013 11:43:00 CST Police DepartmentPublic Auction of Surplus Property and Police Unclaimed and Confiscated Property September 21, 2013http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/public-auction.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/public-auction.aspxA public auction of surplus property and Police unclaimed and confiscated property will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the Street Maintenance FacilityThu, 16 May 2013 16:04:00 CST FinancePolice DepartmentOld Orchard Heights Construction Beginshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/old-orchard-wk-begins.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/old-orchard-wk-begins.aspxStarting Monday, May 20, 2013, street rehabilitation will begin on the Old Orchard Heights Neighborhood Street Reconstruction ProjectThu, 16 May 2013 15:43:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionLane Closures – Dakota Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/dakota-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/dakota-ln-closure.aspxOn Monday morning, May 20, 2013, the left and center northbound lanes on Dakota Avenue between Eighth Street and Ninth Street will be closedThu, 16 May 2013 15:38:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionEast Side Residents Need to Prepare for Final Branch Pickuphttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/east-prepare-final.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/east-prepare-final.aspxThis Monday, May 20, the City will begin its final pass to pick up branches piled in the public right-of-way in neighborhoods east of Minnesota AvenueThu, 16 May 2013 15:36:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Youth Band and Summer Singers Registrationhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/band-singer-reg.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/band-singer-reg.aspxSioux Falls Parks and Recreation is still accepting registrations for the upcoming Youth Band and Summer Singers programsThu, 16 May 2013 14:45:00 CST Parks & RecreationPublic Is Asked to Stay Away From Wood Waste Grinding Operationhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/stay-away-grinding.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/stay-away-grinding.aspxFor safety reasons, citizens are asked to stay away from sites where wood waste grinding is occurring. The wood waste from this grinding operation is not available to the publicThu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Media Invited to Watch Grinding in Action Today at 1:30 p.m.http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/griding-action.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/16/griding-action.aspxCity of Sioux Falls officials, as well as representatives from T.F.R. Enterprises, will hold a press conference today, Thursday, May 16, at 1:30 p.m.Thu, 16 May 2013 09:16:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Grinding the Timber Has Started!http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/grinding-started.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/grinding-started.aspxGrinding of the wood waste debris that was the result of the April ice and snow storm began in earnest today.Wed, 15 May 2013 16:42:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Public WorksFalls Overlook Café Reopenshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/overlook-reopens.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/overlook-reopens.aspxCome enjoy your summer with a meal and a view at the Falls Overlook Café! Falls Overlook Café is excited to reopen its doors on Friday, May 17, 2013Wed, 15 May 2013 16:32:00 CST Parks & RecreationSouth Kiwanis Avenue Concrete Repairhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/s-kiwanis-repairs.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/s-kiwanis-repairs.aspxBeginning on Friday, May 17, 2013, the outside northbound lane of Kiwanis Avenue at 16th Street will be closed to allow construction crews to perform a curb and gutter repairWed, 15 May 2013 15:52:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionFinal Pass of Branch Pickup Continues: Small Piles of Twigs Will Not Be Removedhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/branch-pickup.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/branch-pickup.aspxAs the final pass of branch pickup continues, the City reminds residents that cleanup crews are removing branches, limbs, and logs placed between the sidewalk and the curbWed, 15 May 2013 15:10:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Public WorksApartment Fire at 4100 South Louise Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/apt-fire-louise.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/apt-fire-louise.aspxSioux Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire on the northeast corner of West 49th Street and South Louise Avenue shortly after 8 p.m., Tuesday evening, May 14Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:00 CST Fire RescueDetached Garage Fire Causes Damage to Three Othershttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/garage-fire.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/15/garage-fire.aspxSioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a report of a structure fire at 115 South Walts Avenue at approximately 9:15 p.m. on May 14, 2013Wed, 15 May 2013 11:28:00 CST Fire RescueSanitary Sewer Construction 18th Street to 26th Street Bahnson Avenue to Larry Lanehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/sewer-construction.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/sewer-construction.aspxBeginning Thursday, May 16, 2013, construction crews will be working in the area from 18th Street to 26th Street, and Bahnson Avenue to Larry LaneTue, 14 May 2013 16:13:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCasino Robbery: Photo Updateshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/casino-robbery-photos-added.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/casino-robbery-photos-added.aspxPhoto Updates: The Power Keno Casino I, 1002 South Minnesota Avenue, was robbed this afternoon around 1 p.m.Tue, 14 May 2013 15:27:00 CST Police DepartmentCrime StoppersStreet Repairs on West 18th Street Minnesota Avenue to Duluth Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/18-mn-duluth.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/18-mn-duluth.aspxBeginning Monday, May 20, 2013, concrete repairs will begin on West 18th Street between Minnesota Avenue and Duluth AvenueTue, 14 May 2013 13:49:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionSevere Weather Awareness Traininghttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/weather-training.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/weather-training.aspxThe National Weather Service and Emergency Management offices from the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, and Lincoln County are partnering to offer a severe weather awarenessTue, 14 May 2013 13:29:00 CST Fire RescueEmergency ManagementBurning Fallen Trees/Branches in a Fire Pithttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/burning-branches.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/burning-branches.aspxSioux Falls Fire Rescue Prevention Division has received several questions regarding burning fallen trees and branches in a recreational fire pitTue, 14 May 2013 13:23:00 CST Fire RescueBicycle Rodeo Rescheduled for May 15http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/rodeo-rescheduled.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/rodeo-rescheduled.aspxJoin in the fun for the 12th Annual Bicycle Rodeo at Laura B. Anderson School (1600 North Wayland Avenue) on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m.Tue, 14 May 2013 13:15:00 CST Planning & Building ServicesPlanningStructure Fire at 3101 West 41st Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/structure-fire-41.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/14/structure-fire-41.aspxOn May 13, 2013, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to 3101 West 41st Street (the Fuddruckers building) for a structure fireTue, 14 May 2013 10:24:00 CST Fire RescueTenth Street Lane Closure At the Intersection with Kiwanis Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/10-kiwanis-intersection.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/10-kiwanis-intersection.aspxStarting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 8:30 a.m., construction crews will be working on joint repairs at the west leg of the intersection of Tenth Street and Kiwanis AvenueMon, 13 May 2013 16:56:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionBenson Road Closurehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/benson-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/benson-closure.aspxBeginning on Monday, May 20, 2013, Benson Road from Oklahoma Avenue to Career Avenue will be closed so construction crews can begin the Benson Road reconstruction projectMon, 13 May 2013 16:32:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCareer Avenue Closure University Center to Benson Roadhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/career-ave-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/career-ave-closure.aspxBeginning on Monday, May 20, 2013, southbound Career Avenue will be closed from University Center to Benson Road for the installation of a water main at 54th Street NorthMon, 13 May 2013 16:29:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionStreet Closure – Grange Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/grange-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/grange-closure.aspxOn Wednesday morning, May 15, 2013, Grange Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between 41st Street and 44th PlaceMon, 13 May 2013 15:59:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionFinal Pass of Branch Pickup Is Under Wayhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/final-pass-under-way.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/final-pass-under-way.aspxThe final pass of branch pickup is under way in neighborhoods west of Minnesota AvenueMon, 13 May 2013 15:50:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Public Works‘Call It Quits’ Tobacco Cessation http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/call-it-quits.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/call-it-quits.aspxTobacco use is the number one preventable cause of early death and disease. If you or someone you know is ready to quit, come and learn about the FREE support services thatMon, 13 May 2013 15:47:00 CST Parks & RecreationHershey Youth Track Meethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/hershey-meet.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/hershey-meet.aspxWould you like to run on one of the best tracks South Dakota has to offer? The Hershey Company and Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will sponsor a local Hershey Track & FieldMon, 13 May 2013 15:45:00 CST Parks & RecreationLane Closure – Cliff Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/cliff-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/cliff-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, May 15, 2013, the outside northbound lane on Cliff Avenue at 26th Street will be closedMon, 13 May 2013 15:38:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionMixed Martial Arts for Beginners http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/mma-beginners.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/mma-beginners.aspxMixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a style that fuses multiple martial arts styles and combines them. In this beginners class offered by Sioux Falls Parks and RecreationMon, 13 May 2013 14:16:00 CST Parks & RecreationStructure Fire at 4200 West Valhalla Boulevardhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/structure-fire.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/structure-fire.aspxAt 5:21 p.m., May 11, 2013, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 4200 West Valhalla BoulevardMon, 13 May 2013 11:34:00 CST Fire RescueCrime of the Week: Burglaryhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/cotw-burglary.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/13/cotw-burglary.aspxOn Sunday, May 5, 2013, Sioux Falls Police responded to a burglary report in the 6000 block of South Canterbury PlaceMon, 13 May 2013 01:00:00 CST Police DepartmentCrime StoppersLane Closure – 33rd Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/33rd-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/33rd-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013, the westbound lane on 33rd Street between Jefferson Avenue and Western Avenue will be closedFri, 10 May 2013 16:06:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionLane Closure – 26th Streethttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/26th-ln-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/26th-ln-closure.aspxAt 9 a.m. on Monday morning, May 13, 2013, the eastbound lane on 26th Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue will be closedFri, 10 May 2013 16:04:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionSevere Weather Awareness Traininghttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/weather-training.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/weather-training.aspxThe National Weather Service and Emergency Management offices from the City of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County and Lincoln County are partnering to offer a severe weather awarenessFri, 10 May 2013 14:15:00 CST Fire RescueEmergency ManagementBoard Vacancy—Visual Arts Commissionhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/bd-vaca-vac.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/bd-vaca-vac.aspxMayor Mike Huether has announced a vacancy to the Visual Arts CommissionFri, 10 May 2013 14:06:00 CST Mayor's OfficeEmergency Lane Closure—Costello Roadhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/em-lane-costello.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/em-lane-costello.aspxOn Friday morning, May 10, 2013, the southbound lane on Costello Road at 33rd Street will be closedFri, 10 May 2013 12:50:00 CST Street ConstructionPublic WorksPUBLIC NOTICE: 2013 Action Plan for the City of Sioux Fallshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/public-notice-actionplan.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/10/public-notice-actionplan.aspxThis notice provides the public an opportunity to examine and comment on the proposed Amendment #1 to the 2013 Action Plan for the City of Sioux Falls for a period of 30 daysFri, 10 May 2013 09:25:00 CST Community DevelopmentWest Side Residents Need to Prepare for Final Branch Pickuphttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/west-final-pickup.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/west-final-pickup.aspxThis Monday, May 13, the City will begin its final pass to pick up branches piled in the public right-of-way in neighborhoods west of Minnesota AvenueThu, 9 May 2013 15:57:00 CST Public WorksOperation Timber Strike!Final Pass of Neighborhood Branch Pickup Will Occur Weeks of May 13 and May 20http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/ots-final-pass-pickup.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/ots-final-pass-pickup.aspxCity officials today announced the schedule for the final pass of neighborhood branch pickup. For purposes of the final pass, Minnesota Avenue will serve as the boundary to divideThu, 9 May 2013 14:44:00 CST Operation Timber Strike!Public WorksBike Trail Between Cliff Avenue and Pasley Park Now Openhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/bike-trail-cliff-pasley-open.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/bike-trail-cliff-pasley-open.aspxPedestrians and cyclists can now access the bike trail between Cliff Avenue and Pasley ParkThu, 9 May 2013 14:30:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringBike Riding and TrailsDenny Sanford PREMIER Center Loge Boxes: SOLD OUThttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/loge-sold-out.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/09/loge-sold-out.aspxThe City of Sioux Falls announced today the 16 private loge boxes in the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center recently offered for sale have officially sold outThu, 9 May 2013 10:37:00 CST Mayor's OfficeDenny Sanford PREMIER CenterYankton Trail Park Pavinghttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/yankton-trail-park.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/yankton-trail-park.aspxThe asphalt paving work in Yankton Trail Park originally scheduled to begin on Monday, May 6, 2013, has been rescheduled to begin on Friday, May 10, 2013Wed, 8 May 2013 17:03:00 CST Street ConstructionPublic WorksStreet Closure – Grange Avenuehttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/grange-st-closure.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/grange-st-closure.aspxOn Friday morning, May 10, 2013, Grange Avenue will be closed to thru traffic between 41st Street and 44th PlaceWed, 8 May 2013 16:47:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionFamily Workout in the Parkhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/fam-workout.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/fam-workout.aspxJoin us once a month on a Tuesday night to get a free family workout in the park sponsored by Sanford Wellness, YMCA, and Family WellnessWed, 8 May 2013 15:48:00 CST Parks & RecreationCity to Provide Update on Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Loge Box Saleshttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/ec-update-loge.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/08/ec-update-loge.aspxThe City of Sioux Falls will hold a press conference with Legends Sales & Marketing, SMG, and Ovations on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. to provide an updateWed, 8 May 2013 11:20:00 CST Community DevelopmentBicycle Rodeo Postponed to May 15http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/bike-rodeo-postponed.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/bike-rodeo-postponed.aspxThe Bicycle Rodeo for Wednesday, May 8, 2013, has been postponed due to the forecast for rainTue, 7 May 2013 16:31:00 CST Planning & Building ServicesPlanningSchedule for the Final Pass of Branch Pickup to Be Announced Tomorrowhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/ots-final-pass.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/ots-final-pass.aspxSioux Falls City officials will announce the schedule for the final pass of branch pickup at a news conference tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 2 p.m.Tue, 7 May 2013 16:20:00 CST Public WorksOperation Timber Strike!60th Street North Construction Minnesota Avenue to Cliff Avenue http://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/60-n-construction.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/60-n-construction.aspxStarting on Thursday, May 9, 2013, contractors will begin work on 60th Street North, between Minnesota Avenue and Cliff AvenueTue, 7 May 2013 14:04:00 CST Public WorksEngineeringStreet ConstructionCity of Sioux Falls Water Reclamation Facility Receives 2012 Operation and Maintenance Wastewater Treatment Award from the SD DENRhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/water-rec-awarded.aspxhttp://www.siouxfalls.org/news/2013/May/07/water-rec-awarded.aspxThe City of Sioux Falls is pleased to announce that the Water Reclamation Facility has been awarded by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)Tue, 7 May 2013 13:39:00 CST Public WorksWater Reclamation