Essential Resources for Sioux Falls Newcomers

While many rural towns are shrinking, Sioux Falls continues to grow. Our convenient location at the crossroads of two major interstates has led to steady growth in the 21st Century.

We have a diverse economy made up of strong medical, industrial, and service sectors. Those industries are attracting people from all over the world to become Sioux Fallsian.

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Resources For Newcomers In Sioux Falls

In January, the City of Sioux Falls reported that the city had grown by just over 5600 people. That was up from the year before, but we still added several thousand new neighbours. And the trend is expected to continue in 2025 and beyond.

So, to all the new residents of The Queen City, I say welcome! Yes, we smell that too. Also, having moved to a new city a few times in my life, I know how much of a pain it can be to find the information that you may need. Every town is a little different, and it can take some time to get to know the who, what, and how of your new home.

To help you ease into your new hometown, we gathered up a bunch of answers to some "Who do I contact?" questions you may have.

Who To Call For What in Sioux Falls:

The City of Sioux Falls has a great website where you can find all sorts of information about Sioux Falls. The website is: https://www.siouxfalls.gov

Sioux Falls is in Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties, South Dakota. The easy way to remember is that north of 57th street is Minnehaha and south is Lincoln.

Looking for something from the State of South Dakota? Start here: https://www.sd.gov/cs

11 Things You’ll Only Understand After Living in South Dakota

From soda to pop to sloppy Joes, different parts of the country have their local quirks and language. Simple phrases can have totally different meanings, local events may seem weird, and food may go by a unique name.

If you're new to South Dakota, here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.

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