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7 days ago
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TenHaken talks time as mayor, future plans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Paul TenHaken has been leading Sioux Falls for seven years, but he plans to take time away from politics after his final year as mayor. 'There's a lot of people announcing for different offices, so, it's coming up a lot in conversations. And, for the sake of that, I wanted to get it out there and let people know, hey, I'm not running for governor. I'm not running for Congress. Senate. I just want to focus on this last year in office, and finish well,' said Paul TenHaken, mayor of Sioux Falls. TenHaken says he plans to bring his focus back to entrepreneurship. But he doesn't have anything specific planned yet. 'It's really buttoning things up. You're really not starting anything new. You're landing the plane. And I use that analogy a lot,' said TenHaken. 'You know, we're going to be opening the Jacobson Plazas of the world for projects like that, where you have a lot of big infrastructure projects that we're working on, and we're going to finally break ground on the 85th and I-29.' As his mayoral chapter comes to a close, TenHaken has a lot of accomplishments to look back on. 'During the last seven years, I think one of the things I'm most proud of, and this is going to seem really nebulous, is really just keeping the wheels on the bus during a time when the world was kind of falling apart,' said TenHaken. And despite the unknown timing of the next election, TenHaken is looking ahead to what the city's next leader will bring to the table. 'Keeping up with housing, dealing with the challenges of homelessness, ensuring crime stays manageable as we grow. Those are very real challenges. And so, the next mayor is going to have to be a leader, a consensus builder, someone who's run large organizations, large leadership teams, and can unite a community that's increasingly diverse,' said TenHaken. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
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TenHaken doesn't ‘intend' to seek another public office
SIOUX FALLS S.D. (KELO) — In a letter posted on social media, Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken said he will not seek another public office once his mayoral term ends. 'After prayerful thought and discussions with my family, I do not intend to run for another public office at this time and look forward to seeking opportunities in the private sector,' TenHaken wrote. A mother's message after loss He also highlighted various projects that were completed during his time in office, including the building of the public safety training campus and developments in downtown Sioux Falls like Jacobson Plaza. When TenHaken's time as mayor ends, is still not known as city councilors continue to weigh when to place the next city election. 'This does not mean I am walking away from politics. I will certainly stay engaged to help make sure South Dakota elects pragmatic leaders to local and state offices with servant hearts and the best interests of South Dakotans as their priority,' TenHaken said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
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TenHaken, Thum oppose proposed prison locations in SF
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — As members of Project Prison Reset's task force consider where to recommend building a new men's prison in South Dakota, two city of Sioux Falls officials are making clear where they don't want the penitentiary's replacement to go. Mayor-Paul-TenHaken-05.09.2025Download A letter dated May 6 from the office of Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was received May 9 by the governor's office in Pierre. The letter, which is signed by TenHaken and Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum, addresses six different proposed locations for a new men's prison in the state. It asks the task force to look at 'the long-term well-being of the communities that support our state.' Report: New law will add to more prison needs TenHaken and Thum oppose two proposed locations within Sioux Falls city limits: land to the immediate southwest of the intersection between Interstate 90 and Interstate 29 as well as the former Citibank campus in north Sioux Falls. They're similarly opposed to two other locations which are nearly within Sioux Falls city limits: one at the intersection of 259th Street and Marion Road and another south of Interstate 90 to the west of the city. In the letter, the mayor and police chief write that locations close to Foundation Park, the corridor of Cliff Avenue and 60th Street and the intersection of I-29 and I-90 'are areas of significant strategic importance—not simply for Sioux Falls, but for the state as a whole.' Thum and TenHaken say these spots impact investment, commerce and visibility for the whole state. Putting a prison in one of those four locations, they write, 'would constrain these advantages and limit the contributions Sioux Falls is able to make.' Two proposed locations for the new prison do, however, have TenHaken and Thum's approval. One is in the Worthing, S.D. area south of Sioux Falls on Highway 18, and the other is the familiar site in Lincoln County between Harrisburg and Canton where a bill in Pierre failed to receive enough votes to appropriate money to build a prison. Nevertheless, it remains an option for the project. KELOLAND News reached out Wednesday to the mayor's office as well as the Sioux Falls Police Department for interviews with TenHaken and Thum, but neither were made available. Project Prison Reset's next meeting is scheduled for June 3 in Pierre. Another letter, from the Sioux Falls Development Foundation dated May 9, was also sent to the governor's office. doc00283320250509144900Download Members of Project Prison Reset are also considering information from a study completed by consultant Arrington Watkins that points to an even bigger need. Work group members told KELOLAND News the state will need to review incarceration policies to find ways to reduce incarceration and recidivism numbers in the state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-05-2025
- Business
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Owner of 18 Sioux Falls apartments declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Tzadik Management owns and operates 18 apartment complexes in Sioux Falls. The Arnolds Park Apartments is one of them. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy documents were filed in the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy court. They say Tzadik owes hundreds of thousands of dollars to local businesses. Since buying the apartments starting in 2018, Tzadik has been the subject of hundreds of complaints from insect infestations to security issues. There have been so many complaints even the Mayor got involved and spoke to us in February of last year. Rural SD hit hard by Noem's cut to FEMA grants 'My office specifically is kind of fed up with all the complaints coming to me,' said TenHaken. We also spoke with Tzadik Properties owner Adam Hendry last year. He told us the company spent millions of dollars fixing up the properties. The bankruptcy filing does not mean Tzadik will have to sell its properties in Sioux Falls. Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows business owners to reorganize their finances and continue operating while developing a repayment plan. Secured creditors like banks are more likely to get their money, unsecured creditors like small businesses are usually last in line. According to court documents, the money owed to unsecured creditors includes $82.4 thousand to Sioux Falls utilities, $61.7 thousand to MidAmerican Energy and $52.3 thousand to Home Depot. And the list of small businesses in Sioux Falls who may not get paid or get partial payment is a long one. For instance, Hendry owes Cressman Sanitation more than $17 thousand, Norberg Paints $9.3 thousand and Xtreme Cleaning Services $8.1 thousand. Hendry's largest debt is to the Sioux Falls Law firm of Breit and Boomsma at more than 128 thousand dollars. Last month we told you that 3 of Tzadik's apartment properties were put up for sale as the company restructures. Tzadik reports $65 million in assets and $46.89 million in liabilities. The financial platform Bondoro, which tracks bankruptcies, says the filing indicated there will be funds available to pay unsecured creditors, but that remains to be seen. Last month, Tzadik listed the Parkside Apartments, Sandy Creek Apartments and North Cleveland Apartments for sale, totaling 126 units. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-05-2025
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Street racing increased over last few years
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Sioux Falls police say street racing has increased over the last few years with the growth of Sioux Falls. Both the city and the state are cracking down on street, exhibition and drag racing. 'Incredibly distasteful' says TenHaken to Trump's AI Pope photo In March, the legislature passed Senate Bill 116, which makes speed racing a class 1 or 2 misdemeanor for drivers and a class 6 felony for race organizers. This law will go into effect on July 1. The Sioux Falls City Council also passed an ordinance in March that lifts the ban on exhibition driving on private property if the group has a permit authorized by the police department. Sgt. Travis Olson said the ordinance allows people to 'continue their hobbies' under a safe and official capacity. The intent of the ordinance is to hopefully keep racers and exhibition drivers off public streets. Before, any form of excessive engine noise, speeding or tire screeching was in violation of the city laws, even on private property. Under the new ordinance, groups must apply for a temporary permit to hold their events on private property. They must also have insurance and safety officers present. No permits for these driving events will be issued between the hours of 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Although it's hard to pinpoint exactly how many calls the police get for street racing or how many attempts police make to shut it down, Olson did say that the problem has been increasing over the last few years. Burbank, SD mom runs all 6 World Marathon Majors He also said it's difficult to respond to these complaints because the groups tend to race quickly and leave the area before law enforcement arrives. It can be hard to track the frequency of the speed racing, because there can be various reports, like a noise complaint or speeding. These incidents aren't in isolated areas in Sioux Falls either, Olson added. He did say that a lot of activity occurs on 57th Street, and that 69th Street and Veterans Parkway are also popular spots. 'The truth is we get complaints on it from all over the city,' he said. Olson wanted to remind the public that exhibition, speed and drag racing is not legal on any public roads in Sioux Falls. He also pointed out that there are drag strips for legal vehicle racing shortly outside of Sioux Falls at the Thunder Valley Dragway and I-90 Speedway. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
