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.

“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.

“One voice, one mission, one region.” As Jodi writes, that should be the biggest takeaway as Sioux Falls leaders learn from Des Moines.

“The moment calls for the silent majority … to speak and to act in support of the kind of country — and by extension the kind of community — you want to call home.”

If you want to watch the future Sioux Falls workforce being shaped, spend a little time in this high school classroom and listen to these 2025 graduates.

Sioux Falls historically has been somewhat immune to economic downturns, but as we’ve grown, our exposure to outside factors has too.