by Joe | Nov 2, 2025 | Local History, Political/government
Once a model of civic unity, the city now suffers from fragmentation and complacency. It’s time for leadership that brings us back together. Decades ago, Sioux Falls had something rare, a civic spirit that felt both personal and powerful. It wasn’t just about growth...
by Joe | Oct 21, 2025 | Political/government
State lawmakers enjoy gun-free workplaces while denying cities the same right to protect their employees Walk into the South Dakota capitol with a gun and you’ll be arrested. Walk into city hall, no problem. That’s the double standard baked into state law. South...
by Joe | Oct 6, 2025 | Political/government
State leaders propose cuts that starve local governments — the real reform lies in consolidation, technology, and accountability South Dakota’s fiscal debates usually circle the same questions: whether to cut taxes, which ones, and who pays the price. Lately, rapid...
by Joe | Aug 18, 2025 | Local History, Political/government
The South Dakota Board of Regents made news last week with an announcement that many thought would never come: the state’s only medical school is moving from small-town Vermillion to Sioux Falls, the state’s population and health care hub. It is a rare example of...
by Joe | Aug 4, 2025 | Political/government
It’s no surprise that South Dakota’s new men’s state prison will apparently be built in Sioux Falls, the state’s urban center. The facility is expected to be significantly larger than the existing one, housing far more inmates, and bringing with it increased...
by Joe | May 27, 2025 | Political/government
It’s Time to Ramp Up Traffic Law Enforcement Sioux Falls has a chronic speeding problem, and it’s a deadly menace. From noisy downtown drag races to high-speed crashes on arterial roads like 57th Street, reckless driving is putting lives at risk across the city....
