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Cancer Survivor Chris Lawrence Helps Families Find Hope
Community Heroes4h ago

Cancer Survivor Chris Lawrence Helps Families Find Hope

A Sioux Falls man who beat stage four cancer at 37 is now guiding others through their darkest moments. Chris Lawrence's nonprofit ministry offers emotional tools and spiritual support to patients and families nationwide.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
SD Water Tower Firm Owners Win National Business Honor
Acts of KindnessApr 9

SD Water Tower Firm Owners Win National Business Honor

Two brothers who build water towers across 34 states just earned one of the nation's top small business awards for how they treat their team and strengthen communities. The U.S. Small Business Administration named Gene Jones Jr. and Scott Jones of Sioux Falls as South Dakota's 2026 Small Business Champions.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Survivor Turns Pain Into Dance to Help Others Heal

A human trafficking survivor in Sioux Falls is sharing her story through a powerful dance performance to spread hope and help others come forward. The free community event brings survivor voices to center stage through movement and art.

Google: survivor story2 min read
Sioux Falls Scholarship Honors 3 Leaders for 30+ Years
Acts of KindnessFeb 18

Sioux Falls Scholarship Honors 3 Leaders for 30+ Years

A scholarship remembering three business leaders killed in a 1993 plane crash has helped 95 students pursue their dreams while strengthening the local economy. Applications are open now through March 15 for students studying business in South Dakota.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
South Dakota Jobless Rate Stays Nation's Lowest at 2.2%
Daily MixFeb 11

South Dakota Jobless Rate Stays Nation's Lowest at 2.2%

South Dakota continues to lead the nation with the lowest unemployment rate at just 2.2 percent, matching Hawaii for the top spot. Even as Sioux Falls slipped from the number one metro area, the state's economy remains remarkably strong with jobs outnumbering job seekers.

Google News - Unemployment Drops2 min read
25-Year-Old Leads Philanthropy for Sioux Falls Foundation
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

25-Year-Old Leads Philanthropy for Sioux Falls Foundation

Reagan Kolberg turned down medicine to connect generous donors with local nonprofits that need them most. At just 25, she's helping shape the future of South Dakota's fastest-growing city.

Google: philanthropy gives2 min read
Sioux Falls Needs 100 Volunteers for Kids in Crisis
Community HeroesJan 22

Sioux Falls Needs 100 Volunteers for Kids in Crisis

A nonprofit that gives abused and neglected children a voice in court can only serve half the kids who need help. Now they're opening their doors to train anyone willing to spend 30 hours learning how to change a child's life.

Google: volunteers help2 min read