Jodi’s Journal

Jodi’s Journal: A profound take on statewide hunger

“If you stand inside at midnight, you’ll see a parent pushing two carts: one for groceries and one with a sleeping child wrapped in a blanket.” Listen to this fourth-generation South Dakota grocer and you won’t view hunger the same way again.

6 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Behind ‘Skelly Bob,’ homeowners open front yard to community

Behind this distinctive skeleton in west-central Sioux Falls is a story of doing small things for great community good.

7 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: It’s time to talk about the Downtown Library

For multiple reasons, police calls have doubled to the Downtown Library this year. As Jodi writes, it’s time to decide what the community wants the building to be.

7 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Are we in a restaurant recession?

There still are dining-out dollars to be captured by savvy operators, but locally, Jodi writes that it feels like restaurants are competing in a saturated landscape for cautious consumers.

8 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Lessons for business from one of the country’s fastest-growing churches

If you’ve been struggling in a more polarized world, take heart from this: One of the country’s fastest-growing churches just proved how many people respond when politics are set aside.

8 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The Empire Mall’s retail ripple effect

For The Empire Mall’s golden anniversary, Jodi reflects on what it means for business in Sioux Falls — and what might be next.

8 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: From stress and disconnect to curiosity and community

The evidence is eye-opening and compelling: A timely look at the dangers of disconnection.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The case for an AI wake-up call

In this week’s column: Jodi’s words, Chat GPT’s image and an AI wake-up call.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The ripple effect of success

“It’s absolutely packed.” Behind these downtown success stories is a broader reminder to keep the momentum going.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: Living in a sales tax-free state

No sales tax – on almost anything. It has been the reality for residents of one state this month, so we took a closer look at the “holiday.”

10 months ago

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