Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: Combatting the ‘reading recession’

As the school year winds down, news nationally reports a “reading recession” among young people. In this week’s column, Jodi digs into the need to reverse it.

3 days ago

Jodi’s Journal: The rest of the story behind Forward Sioux Falls

“You see a lot of chatter but not real actionable items like Sioux Falls has put in their plan.” In this week’s column, Jodi takes an inside look at the success of Forward Sioux Falls.

1 week ago

Jodi’s Journal: Don’t let local election become casualty of the calendar

A higher turnout is expected for this year’s first-ever combined state and local election. But as Jodi writes, it also demands voters seek out information in a bigger way too.

1 month ago

Jodi’s Journal: Don’t lose sight of ‘the big show’

It’s a short message in Jodi’s column this week — but a powerful one that can make all the difference.

1 month ago

Jodi’s Journal: Gen Z’s surprising take on gender equality

Should a wife always obey her husband? When it comes to equal rights, have things gone far enough? The answers were eye-opening – especially from young men.

2 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The bumpy road to regionalization

From Brandon to Crooks and beyond, there are clear signs this year that regionalization has arrived.

2 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Business anniversary meets AI arrival

As we mark nine years in business, we thank you so much for supporting us! In today’s column, Jodi details the theme that appears ready to define the next nine years.

2 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Faith, fear and facing the future

“South Dakota can’t develop a museum mindset where we don’t want anything built and we don’t want any change. That’s not a path forward.”

2 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Smithfield story sets stage for Sioux Falls’ future

In this week’s column, Jodi breaks down the biggest business news story in recent Sioux Falls history.

3 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Let’s talk about Trader Joe’s

In this week’s column, Jodi heads to Trader Joe’s in Omaha and comes home with an experience you might consider seeking locally.

3 months ago

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