Recent News Releases

• Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Maintains ISO 1 Classification
  Posted 03/29/2023 Fire Rescue

  Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is proud to announce it will maintain its ISO 1 classification, the highest rating a fire department can receive from the Insurance Services Office.

• Lane Closures – Louise Avenue
  Posted 03/27/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday morning, March 28th, 2023, the outside lanes on South Louise Avenue at the intersection of 41st Street will be closed.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 03/24/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – 41st Street | Lane Closure – Benson Road

• Bahnson Avenue Storm Drainage Repairs
  Posted 03/23/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday, March 27th, the northbound lane on Bahnson Avenue at 10th Street will be closed to allow construction crews to perform storm drainage repairs.

• Sioux Falls Police Department Launches Career Cadets Program in Partnership with Southeast Technical College
  Posted 03/23/2023 Police Department

  The Sioux Falls Police Department (SFPD) has just launched a new workforce development program that seeks to increase access to higher education for those interested in exploring a career in public safety.

• 2023 One Book Siouxland Shares South Dakota Heritage Through Author Talk, Programs, Experiences
  Posted 03/22/2023

  For its sixth year, One Book Siouxland gathers Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County around a single title to discuss and learn together.

• Public Works Launches 2023 Street Construction Season
  Posted 03/22/2023 Engineering

  As residents enter spring and welcome warmer weather, the City of Sioux Falls’ Public Works department is gearing up for the upcoming street construction season

• Open House—Benson Road and I-229 Interchange Area Improvements
  Posted 03/21/2023 Engineering

  The City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house on Monday, March 27, 2023, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library in Room A, located at 200 North Dakota Avenue, to provide information

• City Hosting Open House for Mixed-Use Zoning Recommendations
  Posted 03/17/2023 Planning & Development Services

  The City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Library.

• Public Invited to Discuss Local Issues With City Councilors
  Posted 03/16/2023 City Council

  The Coffee with City Councilors event will be hosted from 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Leonardo’s Café, Washington Pavilion, 301 South Main Avenue.

• Lane Closure – Sycamore Avenue
  Posted 03/14/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday morning, March 15, 2023, after morning commute, the northbound outside lane of North Sycamore Avenue will be closed at Sixth Street.

• Mayor TenHaken Appoints Dave Pfeifle as Next City Attorney
  Posted 03/10/2023

  Mayor Paul TenHaken is honored to welcome back Dave Pfeifle to the City Attorney’s Office.

• Notice of Hearing: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
  Posted 03/10/2023 Planning & Development Services

  The City of Sioux Falls Housing Division announces a 15-day comment period on the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and 2022 Summary Report.

• Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill Summer Hours of Operation
  Posted 03/10/2023 Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill

  Beginning Monday, March 13, the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill will operate under summer hours. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 03/10/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure – Duluth Avenue, McKennan Park Bandshell Restoration

• Sioux Area Metro Introduces Mobile Ticketing
  Posted 03/08/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) now offers mobile ticketing for bus passengers via the digital application Token Transit.

• Statistics show crime in Sioux Falls remains relatively consistent in 2022
  Posted 03/07/2023 Police Department

• Open House—85th Street and Cliff Avenue Area Improvements
  Posted 03/06/2023 Engineering

  he City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Emmaus Road Church, 6101 South Charger Circle

• Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue
  Posted 03/03/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday morning, March 6, 2023, the southbound outside lane of North Cliff Avenue will be closed, between Second Street and Third Street.

• Sioux Area Metro to Resume Limited Service
  Posted 02/23/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will resume service on snow emergency routes only, beginning at 11:45 a.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 23.

• Snow Alert Update - Zone 3
  Posted 02/23/2023 Public Works

  Due to the snow and wind ending early, Plowing in Zone 3 will begin Thursday after 10:30a.m. February 23, 2023, after emergency routes have been cleared. All streets in Zone 3 will be plowed.

• Sioux Area Metro Service Canceled for Wednesday
  Posted 02/22/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) service is canceled for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Service was suspended this morning as officials monitored weather and road conditions.

• Sioux Area Metro Service Suspended Until 8:30 a.m.
  Posted 02/22/2023

  (SAM) has suspended service until 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. Officials will further assess road conditions at that time and determine if route adjustments or cancellations are necessary.

• Sioux Area Metro Service Suspended for Thursday Morning
  Posted 02/22/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) service is suspended until at least 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

• Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls
  Posted 02/22/2023 Snow Alert

  The Public Works Street Division declared a snow alert beginning at 12:00pm, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Plowing of emergency snow routes began Wednesday, February 22, 2023, and will continue until routes are clear.

• City of Sioux Falls Launches Snow Plow Progress Tracker
  Posted 02/22/2023 Sioux Falls Snow Information

  The City of Sioux Falls has launched a new tool for residents that will allow them to track which streets have been plowed in the city.

• Sixth Street Bridge to Close February 13
  Posted 02/08/2023 Street Construction

  The Sixth Street bridge will close on Monday, February 13, 2023, as the Unity Bridge project’s first phase begins.

• Street Closure – Sixth Street
  Posted 02/06/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the East Sixth Street bridge over the Big Sioux River will be closed.

• Emergency Lane Closure – 10th Street
  Posted 02/03/2023 Engineering

  Emergency Lane Closure - 10th Street

• Lane Closure – 57th Street
  Posted 02/03/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday, February 6, 2023, the westbound outside lane of East 57th Street will be closed just west of Tomar Road.

• Lane Closure – Dakota Avenue
  Posted 01/30/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday, February 2, 2023, the west northbound lane of North Dakota Avenue will be closed, just north of Eighth Street.

• Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue
  Posted 01/24/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday, January 26, 2023, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed, south of 13th Street.

• Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue
  Posted 01/23/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, the outside south bound lane of Minnesota Ave will be closed, south of west 14th Street.

• Street Closure – Sycamore Avenue & Benson Road
  Posted 01/20/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, the intersection of North Sycamore Avenue & Benson Road will be closed to allow the contractor to complete underground utility improvements.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 01/19/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | Street Closure – Caraway Drive

• Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls
  Posted 01/19/2023 Sioux Falls Snow Information

  The Public Works Street Division declared a snow alert beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023.

• 2023 Façade Easement Program
  Posted 01/13/2023 Planning

  Sioux Falls Planning and Development Services announces that the program has been funded with a $100,000 appropriation.

• 2022 Brings Building and Population Growth to Sioux Falls
  Posted 01/12/2023 Mayor's Office

  The City of Sioux Falls had a record year of building permit valuations in 2022 totaling $1,930,003,807, a 75 percent increase from 2021.

• City Participation in FEMA Program Provides Residents with Discounted Flood Insurance Rates
  Posted 01/11/2023 Planning

  The City of Sioux Falls participates in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System

• City Seeks Active Transportation Board Applicants
  Posted 01/10/2023 Citizen Boards and Commissions

  The City of Sioux Falls is accepting board member applications for the newly formed Active Transportation Board (ATB) through Tuesday, January 31.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 01/09/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closures – Russell Street & Minnesota Avenue | Street/Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue & West First Street

• Updated Snow Alert – Zone 1
  Posted 01/06/2023 Public Works

  Due to the amount of snow received during this event, the City of Sioux Falls will need to continue snow pickup in Zone 1.

• Falls Community Health school-based clinics closed January 4
  Posted 01/04/2023 Health Department

  Falls Community Health school-based clinics at Hayward, Hawthorne, and Terry Redlin Elementary Schools are closed Wednesday, January 4, 2023, due to weather.

• Sioux Falls Health Department and Falls Community Health to close at 3 p.m. on January 3
  Posted 01/03/2023 Health Department

  Falls Community Health patients should call 9-1-1 if they are having a medical emergency.

• Frosty All Weekend: Frosty Frolics Weekend Delivers Winter Activities for 35th Year
  Posted 01/03/2023 Parks & Recreation

  Delight in a frosty frolic while ice skating, snowshoeing, ice fishing, running, or hunting for Frosty himself.

• Sioux Area Metro to Resume Services Wednesday Morning
  Posted 01/03/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will resume services at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

• Siouxland Libraries closed due to weather
  Posted 01/03/2023

  All 13 Siouxland Libraries branches are closed on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, due to snow alerts across Minnehaha County.

• Sioux Area Metro Service Canceled for Tuesday
  Posted 01/03/2023

  Sioux Area Metro (SAM) service is canceled for Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. Service was previously suspended as officials monitored weather and road conditions.

• Updated Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls 
  Posted 01/03/2023 Public Works

  The Public Works Street Division declared a snow alert beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Plowing of emergency snow routes began Monday, January 2, 2023, and will continue until routes are clear. All vehicles parked on emergency snow routes are subject to ticketing and towing.

• Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls 
  Posted 01/03/2023 Public Works

  The Public Works Street Division declared a snow alert beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.

• Street Construction Update
  Posted 12/30/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – Russell Street | Street Closure – Minnesota Avenue

• Sidewalk and Parking Closure – Phillips Avenue
  Posted 12/29/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the sidewalk and the first four parking stalls on the east side of South Phillips Avenue, just north of 11th Street will be closed.

• Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls
  Posted 12/29/2022 Public Works

  A snow alert has been declared in Sioux Falls (Thursday, Dec. 29)

• Christmas Tree Drop-Off Sites Now Open
  Posted 12/27/2022

  On Monday, December 26, 2022, the City of Sioux Falls opened its two Christmas tree drop-off sites that are free to the public.

• Free Bus Rides Offered During Cold Weather
  Posted 12/20/2022

  With extreme wind chill in this week’s forecast, Sioux Area Metro (SAM) will waive bus fares on its fixed bus routes for December 21-24, 2022.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 12/16/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – Russell Street | Street Closure – Minnesota Avenue

• Immediate Street Closure – Western Avenue
  Posted 12/14/2022 Engineering

  Beginning immediately on December 14, 2022, South Western Avenue will be closed between Oak Street and West 28th Street.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 12/12/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure - Russell Street | Street Closure - Minnesota Avenue

• City Seeks Feedback on New Website Project
  Posted 12/12/2022 2023 Website Redesign

  The City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house to gather feedback about siouxfalls.org at 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 15. An online survey is also available through December 22.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 12/09/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – Phillips Avenue, Russell Street, Minnesota Avenue | Lane Closure – Russell Street

• Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls 
  Posted 12/08/2022 Sioux Falls Snow Information

  Snow Alert for the City of Sioux Falls 

• Street Construction News
  Posted 11/30/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Sixth Street | Street Closure – 20th Street

• Lane Closure – 41st Street
  Posted 11/29/2022 Engineering

  This has been postponed to Thursday morning, December 1, 2022, the center westbound lane on West 41st Street between Shirley Avenue and Empire Avenue will be closed.

• South Veterans Parkway Environmental Assessment Public Open House
  Posted 11/28/2022 Engineering

  The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the City of Sioux Falls will hold a public open house on Thursday, December 1, 2022,

• Lane Closure – 41st Street
  Posted 11/28/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday morning, November 29, 2022, the center westbound lane on West 41st Street between Shirley Avenue and Empire Avenue will be closed.

• Opened to Traffic - 41st Street and Sycamore Avenue
  Posted 11/21/2022 Engineering

  All work at the intersection of 41st Street and Sycamore Avenue is complete for 2022.

• 19th Annual Winter Wonderland Dazzling Light Display Opens November 18
  Posted 11/18/2022 Parks & Recreation

  Beginning on Friday, November 18, 2022, Falls Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland of dazzling lights and holiday music.

• 2023 ArtAbility Call for Art
  Posted 11/17/2022 Human Relations

  The Sioux Falls Mayor’s Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board (DAARB) announces the 2023 ArtAbility Call for Art.

• 85th Street and I-29 Proposed Interchange Environmental Assessment Public Open House
  Posted 11/16/2022 Engineering

  The City of Sioux Falls, City of Tea, Lincoln County, South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will hold a public open house to receive public input

• Street Construction News
  Posted 11/14/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closures – 26th Street | Street Closure – Annika Avenue | Street Closure – Maple Street | Street Closure - Antelope Drive

• Lanes Reopened on North Minnesota Avenue
  Posted 11/09/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, all lanes of traffic on North Minnesota Avenue between Second Street and Russell Street are fully open.

• Parks and Recreation to Share Future of Aquatic Facility Concepts
  Posted 11/09/2022 Parks & Recreation

  Sioux Falls Park and Recreation invites the public to planning meetings on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, where City officials will share initial concepts for replacement facilities.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 11/08/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – Cushman Street | Lane Closure – 33rd Street

• Emergency Street Closure – Western Avenue
  Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

  Beginning immediately, Monday, November 7, 2022, North Western Avenue will be closed at Sixth Street.

• Lane Closure – Marion Road
  Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the outside northbound lane on South Marion Road will be closed at 39th Street extending to 32nd Street.

• City Now Accepting Development Proposals for Downtown Parking Ramp Site
  Posted 11/07/2022 Business Resources

  The City of Sioux Falls is now accepting proposals for the development of the Downtown Parking Ramp and adjacent vacant lot located at 140 East Tenth Street.

• Street Closure – 34th Street
  Posted 11/07/2022 Engineering

  UPDATE: This work is now anticipated to be complete by Thursday, November 10, 2022.

• Opened to Traffic - 60th Street North
  Posted 11/04/2022 Engineering

  All work on 60th Street North between Westport Avenue and Minnesota Avenue is now complete. This segment of roadway is now open to traffic.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 11/04/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – 34th Street North | Utility Work – Ninth Street | Opened to Traffic - 60th Street North

• Marion Road Street Opening
  Posted 11/03/2022 Engineering

  North Marion Road between Foundation Court and 259th Street has reopened to traffic.

• Residential Waste Tires Accepted for Free at the Landfill—Now Extended to January 7
  Posted 11/03/2022

• Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill Winter Hours of Operation
  Posted 11/03/2022 Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill

  Beginning Monday, November 7, the Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill will begin operating under winter hours. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

• Lane Closure – 11th Street & Phillips Avenue
  Posted 11/01/2022 Engineering

  UPDATE: The window replacement at East 11th Street and South Phillips Avenue is taking longer than anticipated.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/31/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closure - Ninth Street

• Help Plan a Sustainable Future for Sioux Falls
  Posted 10/31/2022 Environmental

  The public is invited to attend five community engagement sessions in November to help inform the development of the Sustainable Sioux Falls Plan.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/26/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closure - Willow Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/25/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure - Cushman Street | Lane Closures - Cliff Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/24/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – Saint Paul Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/21/2022

  Arrowhead Parkway Reopened to Traffic | Street Closure – 14th Street | Lane Closure – Arrowhead Parkway | Street Closure – Spring Avenue | Utility Work – Menlo Avenue | Utility Work – Fifth Street

• Street Closure – 18th Street
  Posted 10/20/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday, October 24, 2022, West 18th Street will be closed to traffic between Dakota Avenue and Main Avenue. No Parking signs will be set the day prior.

• Bike Trail Closure
  Posted 10/19/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday, October 21, 2022, the bike trail will be closed north of West 26th Street and west of I-29, near 4600 West Homefield Drive.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/18/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – 33rd Street | Lane Closure – 69th Street | Recreation Trail Work Complete – Madison to Maple Street

• ln-closure
  Posted 10/17/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, the far right eastbound lane on West 11th Street will be closed just east of Minnesota Avenue to allow crews to perform water main repairs and pavement repairs.

• Lane Closure – Russell Street
  Posted 10/17/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, the two outside westbound lanes and the two outside eastbound lanes will be closed along West Russell Street between Kiwanis Avenue and Louise Avenue to allow construction crews to repair the bridge.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/14/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closures – 6th Street and Cleveland Avenue | Lane Closure – 69th Street | Lane Closure – Western Avenue | Lane Closure – 11th Street and Phillips Avenue | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue | Street Closures – 33rd Street and Grange Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/12/2022 Engineering

  Street Closure – Tickman Street | Street Closure – 15th Street | Street Closure – 18th Street

• Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue
  Posted 10/11/2022 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed between 37th Street & 41th Street to allow crews to complete sidewalk improvements.

• Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
  Posted 10/07/2022 Housing

  The City of Sioux Falls Housing Division announces a 15-day comment period on its 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and 2021 Summary Report.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 10/07/2022 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Russell Street | Lane Closure – 85th Street | Lane Closure – Louise Avenue | Lane Closure – 6th Street | Lane Closure – 51st Street | Lane Closures – Minnesota Avenue

• 2035 Downtown Plan Public Workshop
  Posted 10/06/2022 2035 Downtown Plan

  The City of Sioux Falls is excited to announce a public workshop for the City’s update to the 2035 Downtown Plan.