2023

Recent News Releases

• Mosquito Control Spraying for the Sioux Falls Region
  Posted 06/05/2023 Mosquito Control

  Mosquito Control Spraying

• Street Closure – Graystone Avenue
  Posted 06/05/2023

  Street Closure – Graystone Avenue

• Stormwater Inlet Art Project Draws Attention to Water Quality
  Posted 06/05/2023

  Stormwater Inlet Art Project Draws Attention to Water Quality

• Street Construction News
  Posted 06/05/2023 Engineering

  Details on street and lane closures for Graystone Ave., 20th St., 10th St., Marquette Ave., 33rd St., Leadale Ave., Duluth Ave., Western Ave., Bahnson Ave., Indian Mound Dr., and South Veterans Parkway

• Street Construction News
  Posted 06/02/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | Lane Closures – Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – Western Avenue |Construction within Riverdale Park Sanitary Sewer Upgrades | Street Closure – 14th Street | Intersection Closure – Western Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 06/01/2023

  Lane Closure – Western Avenue, Lane Closure – 41st Street

• Street Closure – Western Avenue
  Posted 06/01/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure – Western Avenue

• Street Closure – Eight Street | Lane Closure – Grange Avenue
  Posted 06/01/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure – Eight Street | Lane Closure – Grange Avenue

• City Clerk Announced
  Posted 05/31/2023 City Council

  City Clerk Announced

• Sioux Falls Citizens Encouraged to Apply for Vacant Audit Committee Position
  Posted 05/31/2023 City Council

  Apply for Vacant Audit Committee Position

• Lawn Care Reminders and Tips for Sioux Falls Property Owners
  Posted 05/31/2023 Water Division

  As we enter the hot summer season, the City of Sioux Falls offers important lawn care reminders and tips for Sioux Falls property owners.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/30/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Western Avenue | Lane Closures – Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – 14th Street | Intersection Closure – Western Avenue | Intersection Closure – Western Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/26/2023 Engineering

  Minnesota Avenue Construction | Lane Closure – 57th Street | Street Closure – Western Avenue | Lane Closure - Louise Avenue | Storm Drainage Repairs - Cliff Avenue | Street Closure – Shepherd Avenue | Street Closure – 20th Street

• Outdoor Aquatic Facilities and Splash Pads Open June 2
  Posted 05/25/2023 Pools | Aquatics

  City outdoor aquatic facilities will open for the season at 1 p.m. Friday, June 2. Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation operates the Midco® Aquatic Center and eight other facilities,

• Proposed Utility Rate Increases Necessary to Maintain Services, Keep Pace With Growth
  Posted 05/24/2023 Public Works

  Based on a forward-looking review of the City utility maintenance and construction needs, the City of Sioux Falls is proposing single-digit rate increases to four of its five utilities: water purification, water reclamation (sewer), storm drainage, and sanitary landfill

• Street Closure – Buckeye Avenue
  Posted 05/24/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday, May 25, 2023, South Buckeye Avenue will be closed just south of East Sassafras Street.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/23/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – 41st Street | Street Closure – Western Avenue | Lane Closure - Louise Avenue |Storm Drainage Repairs - Cliff Avenue

• Sioux Falls Mayor One of Twenty Chosen to Join the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance
  Posted 05/22/2023 Mayor's Office

  Mayor Paul TenHaken has joined 19 other mayors from North and South America to be part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/22/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure - Western Avenue | Lane Closure - Russell Street

• Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Partners to Offer Smoke Alarms to Hard of Hearing Community
  Posted 05/22/2023 Fire Rescue

  Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is proud to announce a partnership with the Helpline Center and the American Red Cross to provide installation of smoke alarms and alert devices to Sioux Falls community members who are deaf or hard of hearing free of charge

• Newest Spray Park Welcomes Hayward Neighborhood to Enjoy Improved Community Gathering Space
  Posted 05/19/2023 Parks & Recreation

  $2.2 Million in Public-Private Partnership Enhances Neighborhood Park With Fitness, Aquatic Activities

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/19/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure - Bahnson Ave

• Public Invited to Discuss Local Issues With City Councilors
  Posted 05/18/2023 City Council

  Sioux Falls residents are invited to join Councilor David Barranco, Southeast District Member; and Councilor Alex Jensen, At-Large Member; for coffee to discuss city government issues of concern to Sioux Falls residents

• Lane Closure - Russell Street
  Posted 05/18/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the outside westbound lane on Russell Street will be closed west of Prairie Avenue to allow crews to perform a concrete repair.

• City Offers Home Repair Programs, Simplified Application Process
  Posted 05/17/2023 Housing

  As warm weather arrives and home repair season begins, the City of Sioux Falls is encouraging qualified residents to consider applying for its housing repair and rehabilitation programs

• Street Closure - Western Avenue
  Posted 05/17/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Thursday morning, May 18th, 2023, Western Avenue from 26th Street to 33rd Street will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Open House – Traffic Circles on Ninth Street (15th Street Bike Boulevard)
  Posted 05/16/2023 Engineering

  The City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at City Center, located at 231 North Dakota Avenue, to provide information on the Traffic Circle Pilot Project

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/16/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure - Western Avenue, Lane Closure - Chippewa Circle, Lane Closure - 26th Street

• City of Sioux Falls to Begin Water Main Hydrant Flushing on Monday
  Posted 05/15/2023 Water Division

  Starting Monday, May 15, the City of Sioux Falls’ Water Division team will begin its annual citywide hydrant flushing process.

• Public Notice of Housing Assessment
  Posted 05/15/2023 Housing

  The City of Sioux Falls’ Housing Division is conducting a housing needs assessment.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/15/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Louise Avenue | Sidewalk Closure - 106 South Indiana Avenue | Street Closure – Wayland Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/12/2023

  Lane Closure - 10th Street | Rotary Park Fitness Court Coming Soon! | Street Closure – 12th Street | Street Closure – Ebenezer Avenue | Lane Closure – 41st Street | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue |

• “Bike to Work Week” Promotes Bicycling Benefits and Safety, City’s Active Transportation Efforts
  Posted 05/10/2023

  The City of Sioux Falls is celebrating “Bike to Work Week”

• Street Closure – Western Avenue
  Posted 05/10/2023

  The work scheduled for Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, has been rescheduled to Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/09/2023 Engineering

  Closures at Western and Scarlet Oak Trail. Lane closures at 26th, Sixth Street and Tickman Street

• Sioux Falls Named Tree City USA for 42nd Year
  Posted 05/08/2023 Parks & Recreation

  Street Tree Planting Permits Available for Residents

• City to Host Open House for Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
  Posted 05/05/2023

  The City of Sioux Falls will host a public open house on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Downtown Library to share its bicycle and pedestrian plans.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/05/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closures at 22nd Street, Minnesota Avenue, 9th Street, North Sycamore Avenue, and 6th Street

• Lane Closure – Second Avenue
  Posted 05/04/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Friday, May 5, 2023, the southbound lanes on South Second Avenue will be closed.

• Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Accepting Applications for 2024 Class of Cadets
  Posted 05/03/2023 Fire Rescue

  Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Accepting Applications for 2024 Class of Cadets

• Street Construction News
  Posted 05/01/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Ellis Road | Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue | Lane Changes – 12st Street and Discovery Avenue | Lane Closure – 9th Street | Lane Closure – Minnesota Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/28/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closures for Minnesota Avenue and 33rd Street, Benson Road and Fourth Avenue, and West 51st Street. Phase 1 of the South Sioux Interceptor Manhole Replacement and CIPP Lining will also commence.

• Sioux Falls Health Department Announces Intent to Award Grant to Help Address Food Insecurity
  Posted 04/26/2023

  The Sioux Falls Health Department is proud to announce they intend to award the Eat Well Sioux Falls grant to Sioux Falls Thrive.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/26/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure – Wayland Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/21/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – West 41st Street | Lane Closures - Minnesota Avenue and 33rd Street

• Severe Weather Awareness Training on April 25
  Posted 04/21/2023 Fire Rescue

  The National Weather Service and Emergency Management offices from Minnehaha County, Lincoln County, and the City of Sioux Falls are partnering to offer a severe weather awareness training session

• Mayor TenHaken Invites Public to Kickoff for 100 Miles, 100 Days Fitness Challenge
  Posted 04/20/2023

  Mayor Paul TenHaken will kick off the 100 Miles, 100 Days fitness challenge Saturday, April 22

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/20/2023 Engineering

• Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup Returns Saturday
  Posted 04/18/2023 Environmental

  The City of Sioux Falls and Friends of the Big Sioux River will host the eighth annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup this Saturday, April 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/18/2023

  Lane Closure - Cliff Avenue

• Mayor TenHaken Highlights the Power of Collaboration in 2023 State of the City
  Posted 04/17/2023 Mayor's Office

  Mayor TenHaken Highlights the Power of Collaboration

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/17/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Grange Avenue | Lane Closure – Marion Road | Lane Closures – Kiwanis Avenue | Lane Closures – 41st Street & Sycamore Avenue | Lane Closure – West 41st Street

• Leaf and Branch Drop-Off Site Opens Saturday
  Posted 04/14/2023 Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill

  On Saturday, April 15, 2023, the City of Sioux Falls will open a leaf and branch drop-off site to assist with spring cleanup.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/14/2023 Engineering

  Closures are planned on 57th Street, Cliff Avenue, 33rd Street and Western Avenue.

• Miscellaneous Parks Sidewalk Repairs
  Posted 04/13/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Saturday, April 15, 2023, sidewalk repairs will begin at Great Bear.

• Public Invited to Discuss Local Issues With City Councilors
  Posted 04/13/2023

  Sioux Falls residents are invited...

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/12/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closure – Solberg Avenue | Street Closure – Phillips Avenue

• Street Closure – 57th Street
  Posted 04/11/2023 Engineering

  Street Closure – 57th Street

• Lane Closures – Louise Avenue
  Posted 04/11/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closures - Louise Avenue

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/11/2023 Engineering

  Lane Closures – 41st Street and Kiwanis Avenue | Curb, Gutter, ADA Ramp Repairs and Upgrades – Foss Avenue | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue

• Emergency Street Closure – Cliff Avenue
  Posted 04/07/2023 Engineering

  Immediately, South Cliff Avenue will closed at East 41st Street. Traffic will be detoured around the closure.

• Intersection Closure – 85th Street and Cliff Avenue
  Posted 04/07/2023 Engineering

  Intersection Closure – 85th Street and Cliff Avenue

• Call for Art—Help Paint Storm Drains for a Purpose
  Posted 04/07/2023 Environmental

  The City of Sioux Falls is calling on local artists to help add beauty to storm drains in the city.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/06/2023 Engineering

  Temporary Intersection Modifications | Lane Closure – Cliff Avenue

• City’s Annual Landfill Pass Goes Paperless
  Posted 04/05/2023 Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill

  The Sioux Falls Regional Sanitary Landfill free pass for Sioux Falls residents is now paperless.

• City of Sioux Falls Celebrates Earth Month
  Posted 04/04/2023 Public Works

  The City of Sioux Falls is recognizing Earth Month with a variety of events and initiatives throughout the month of April.

• Street Construction News
  Posted 04/04/2023 Street Construction

  Lane Closures for East Marson Drive Neighborhood and Foss Avenue

• Intersection Closure 85th Street and Cliff Avenue
  Posted 04/03/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Monday, April 10, 2023, the intersection of East 85th Street and Cliff Avenue will be closed to through traffic.

• Lane Closure – Lewis Avenue
  Posted 03/31/2023 Engineering

  Beginning on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the southbound lane of Lewis Avenue will be closed at the south leg of its intersection with Benson Road.

• 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.