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Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

Community Members Invited to Help Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

Access to technology impacts many aspects of residents’ lives. But some individuals face barriers to technology that can effect everything from applying to a job to excelling in school.

Bridge Digital Divide

State Theatre to Host ‘Our Towns’ Screening

Sioux Falls will be the first city in the nation to host a screening of the HBO feature documentary “Our Towns.” The documentary will be shown at the State Theatre in downtown Sioux Falls at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23. The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with Academy Award-winning filmmakers Steven Ascher and Jeanne Jordan and journalists James and Deborah Fallows; it will be moderated by Mayor Paul TenHaken. Tickets are available to the general public at no admission charge at siouxfallsstatetheatre.org.

‘Our Towns’ Screening

Mayor's Column

Transformational Development Projects Are Building Momentum in Downtown Sioux Falls

There’s no question that our downtown is full of vibrancy and vitality. Thanks to thoughtful planning by City and community leaders, we’ve seen continued progress over the past two decades in building an attractive downtown for businesses, residents and visitors. Consider these notable public investments made over the past 20 years:

Mayor's Column

SOC Address 2021

Mayor Paul TenHaken shared a message of optimism, strength and resilience today in his 2021 State of the City Address.

State of the City Address

Planning for the Future

The spring weather, the increasing vaccination numbers, the sound of kids running around the neighborhood outside — we’ve certainly turned a corner toward optimism recently. We are positioned well for a strong recovery across our community, from an economic, workforce development and quality of life perspective. In many ways, we are already back to pre-pandemic numbers in terms of unemployment, sales tax revenues, housing demand and more.

Mayor’s Column

Community

Explore the Bike Trail

The Sioux Falls River Greenway is one of the city’s most popular destinations for residents and visitors. The River Greenway includes more than 28 miles of paved bike trails that allow pedestrians, cyclists, and other trail users a safe and pleasant way to view some of the most beautiful landscapes the community has to offer.

Bike Trail Map

Learn at the Library

Siouxland Libraries specializes in life-long learning and supports your interests through classes, events, databases, and online services. Whether you are coming to us as a new reader, using our resources to further your education, or attending our classes and events, the library promotes the philosophy that by learning for life, the individuals in our communities have a greater opportunity for success.

Siouxland Libraries

Discover the Energy of Sioux Falls Parks

Sioux Falls residents and visitors don’t have to go far to experience a dynamic parks and recreation system. The endless quality-of-life opportunities the parks and recreation system offers include more than 80 parks; the Midco^® Aquatic Center; 30+ miles of paved bike trail; numerous theatre and cultural arts events; athletic and recreational play; and much more!

Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation

Sioux Falls In The News

Sioux Falls is South Dakota’s largest city as well as a great place to live, work and play. While those who call Sioux Falls home already know what makes us remarkable, the rest of America also is taking notice! See what others are saying about Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls In The News

Health & Safety

Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

The Health Department has partnered with local, state and federal response agencies to ensure a level of preparedness for the community.

Information about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

Falls Community Health Clinic

Falls Community Health is a community health medical and dental clinic with a mission to reduce or eliminate health disparities. The clinic serves patients at four sites. The main site is located at 521 N. Main Ave., and three school-based sites are located at Hawthorne Elementary, Terry Redlin Elementary, and Hayward Elementary. All sites are available to patients regardless of ability to pay.

Falls Community Health Clinic

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

In 2015, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was presented with an ISO Class 1 designation, which is only given to fire departments in the United States that meet the highest standards of response capabilities. The department also maintained its accreditation with the Center for Public Safety Excellence. It now is recognized as one of only 35 fire departments across the country with both of these achievements.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

Sioux Falls Police Department

The Sioux Falls Police Department and 173,300 Sioux Falls residents work together each day to make a positive difference in the city we love. Our mission is to partner with the community to serve, protect and promote quality of life. The Sioux Falls Police Department embraces the philosophy of community-oriented policing, and many different outreach events take place throughout the year to connect officers to neighborhoods.

Sioux Falls Police Department

Mayor Paul TenHaken

Paul TenHaken was elected mayor of Sioux Falls in 2018. Paul is the founder and former CEO of Click Rain, a marketing technology agency in Sioux Falls. He has won numerous business and entrepreneurial awards over the years, but his proudest accomplishment is his family--wife, Jill, and their three young kids.

Mayor's Office

Janet Brekke

District: At Large Term Expires: 2022
Janet was raised in the small farm community of Doland, SD, and is a graduate of Doland High School. She went on to receive a bachelor of arts degree and juris doctorate in law from the University of South Dakota...

Christine Erickson

District: At-Large Term Expires: 2022
Christine began her career in public service by representing District 11 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. After serving a term in the House, she was elected as an at-large member of the Sioux Falls City Council in 2014...

Alex Jensen | Vice Chair

District: At-Large Term Expires: 2024

Alex began his career in public service in 2014 by being elected to the South Dakota House of representatives, serving the citizens of District 12 until 2016. In 2020, he was elected to his first term on the City Council as an at-large member.

Rick Kiley

District: Southeast Term Expires: 2022
Rick graduated from O’Gorman High School and received a bachelor of science and master of education from South Dakota State University. He is retired from a 33-year teaching career with the Sioux Falls School District, including 6 years as a...

Greg Neitzert

District: Northwest Term Expires: 2024
Greg Neitzert began his public service career in 2011 when he joined the Sioux Falls Zoning Board of Adjustment. He would serve five years and most recently as its Vice Chair. During the 2014 municipal election, he founded and led the Forward Zoning ballot question committee that advocated for the adoption of the Shape Places Zoning Ordinance. In 2015, he served on...

Marshall Selberg | Chair

Marshall Selberg graduated from Hendricks High School in Minnesota and received a bachelor of applied science degree in history from South Dakota State University. He is a real estate business...

District: Southwest Term Expires: 2024

Curt Soehl | Chair

District: Central Term Expires: 2022

Curt Soehl’s Sioux Falls roots go back a long time. Both his grandfather, Ralph Morris, and father were employed at the John Morrell Company (Smithfield Foods). Grandfather Ralph was a union leader in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and a community activist during his retirement years.

Pat Starr

District: Northeast Term Expires: 2024

Featured

Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

Community Members Invited to Help Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

State Theatre to Host ‘Our Towns’ Screening

Mayor's Column

Transformational Development Projects Are Building Momentum in Downtown Sioux Falls

SOC Address 2021

Planning for the Future

Community

Explore the Bike Trail

Learn at the Library

Discover the Energy of Sioux Falls Parks

Sioux Falls In The News

Health & Safety

Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

Falls Community Health Clinic

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

Sioux Falls Police Department

We're Here for You

Mayor Paul TenHaken

Janet Brekke

Christine Erickson

Alex Jensen | Vice Chair

Rick Kiley

Greg Neitzert

Marshall Selberg | Chair

Curt Soehl | Chair

Pat Starr

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Featured

Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

Community Members Invited to Help Bridge Digital Divide in Sioux Falls

State Theatre to Host ‘Our Towns’ Screening

Mayor's Column

Transformational Development Projects Are Building Momentum in Downtown Sioux Falls

SOC Address 2021

Planning for the Future

Community

Explore the Bike Trail

Learn at the Library

Discover the Energy of Sioux Falls Parks

Sioux Falls In The News

Health & Safety

Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

Falls Community Health Clinic

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue

Sioux Falls Police Department

We're Here for You

Mayor Paul TenHaken

Janet Brekke

Christine Erickson

Alex Jensen | Vice Chair

Rick Kiley

Greg Neitzert

Marshall Selberg | Chair

Curt Soehl | Chair

Pat Starr

Latest Videos

#100Miles100DaysSF

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