Don't believe the memes about le "wholesome living" bullshit. I recently moved to Sioux Falls from Denver, and I think my parting gesture should be to identify problems that I think exist in the city, so that way someone may be able to change them in the future
No Culture: Sioux Falls has no unique culture or vibe to it. A very unwelcoming atmosphere of outsiders and minorities.
Very little nightlife: This has improved leading up to my departure, however there is seriously little nightlife offerings in Sioux Falls as a whole, besides PAve. I would expect more from a city the size of SF.
Poor retail environment: Sioux Falls lacks many brands and stores that are easily found elsewhere in cities its size. Although the city is getting a Home Goods and Marshalls, there are still many brands and stores to be desired for a city like SF- not to mention how pitiful the Empire Mall is.
Plain food scene: Sioux Falls' only cullinary achievement I would say is very good Mexican food. Beyond that, the only real dining options are off rate declining brands such as Red Lobster and Olive Garden.
R A C I S T!: This one shocked me- Sioux Falls is extremely unwelcoming of minority and ethnic populations. Completely shunned. The Ethiopian population in Sioux Falls is the subject of continuous harassment by police and locals. In fact, the city condemned and demolished a minority owned strip mall to build a gas station. The city refused to listen to community opposition. There is a reason why minorities who are relocated to Sioux Falls flee to Omaha and Minneapolis after only months in the city.
Very Conservative: yeah-a problem.
Overall, these are my 9 gripes with Sioux Falls.
