Jodi’s Journal

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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

8 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.

8 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.”

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The new rules of office attire

“What to wear to work in 2025.” Ask 100 people, and expect 100 different answers.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: One year later, downtown street scene has changed for the better

One year ago, nuisance issues were pervasive downtown. This year, a lot has changed — including for some behind the problem behavior.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: For prison, airport, convention center, make the case for building them right

Our readers have had a lot to say lately about major public projects — Jodi weighs in on what it all means as big decisions start to be made.

9 months ago

Jodi’s Journal: The call for a torchbearer

“Who’s going to bring this into the next generation? Who’s going to tie the history into the future?” The concept came up elsewhere — but applies to Sioux Falls.

9 months ago

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