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1. Farm to School Grants Awarded to Four Districts in South Dakota (kelo.com) — Sioux Falls School District is receiving $10,390 in Farm to School grant funds to buy two hydroponic units, bringing hands-on food and nutrition education directly into local classrooms. Three other South Dakota districts also earned awards, expanding gardens, equipment, and field trip opportunities that connect students with how their food is grown and prepared.
2. Sioux Falls schools eye $183M bond with new middle, elementary schools (argusleader.com) — Sioux Falls School District leaders are weighing a potential $183 million bond that would prioritize replacing Whittier Middle School and building a new westside elementary, while aiming to keep costs under $3 per $1,000 of property value. Community meetings this fall at Whittier and Memorial middle schools, plus an online survey, will let residents weigh in before a final recommendation in early 2027. This decision could shape local schools and tax bills for years.
3. Viral parody video playfully captures Sioux Falls culture (argusleader.com) — A viral parody video by Nashville creators "Austin and Colin" is poking fun at Sioux Falls' quirks, from Giliberto's and the bike loop to the Smithfield smell and all things Sanford. The YouTubers research cities deeply before roasting them, aiming to celebrate each place while making locals laugh. You can watch the Sioux Falls video now on their channel or website.
4. Outreach, enrollment navigator helps decode complex health insurance system (siouxfalls.business) — A young health insurance navigator who moved to Sioux Falls for education and career opportunities now helps residents across South Dakota decode complex coverage options. She highlights the city's strong sense of community, growing opportunities, and imagines new local spaces that blend sports, games, and local food to bring people together year-round.
5. Sioux Falls Police release numbers from August 14 saturation patrol (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls police just released results from their August 14 saturation patrol, highlighting a tougher stance on high-speed drivers. Any ticket for going 21 mph or more over the limit now comes with a mandatory court date, where city attorneys are seeking fines up to $400–$500. The operation also involved Minnehaha and Lincoln county deputies and the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
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