 Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels talks with Brion Schnurr MMC (SS) Ret. and Kent Winter RM@ (SS) of the United States Submarine Veterans, South Dakota "Scorpion Base". The conversation mainly talked about their community work and the new USS South Dakota submarine.

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels talks with Brion Schnurr MMC (SS) Ret. and Kent Winter RM@ (SS) of the United States Submarine Veterans, South Dakota "Scorpion Base". The conversation mainly talked about their community work and the new USS South Dakota submarine.

A community issues and answering program that focuses on the city and people of the Sioux Empire.

Jon Michaels' Forum

FORUM WEEK 2,037: United States Submarine Veterans (South Dakota)

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Eric Weber, Director, CEO and Sarah Brink, HR/Admin of the United Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls.

From AI:

Union Gospel Mission of Sioux Falls is a Christ-centered emergency shelter and social service organization located in downtown Sioux Falls. The organization provides food, clothing, lodging, and counseling to individuals and families in need, operating with the mission to "Lift Up, Reach Out." 

In addition to its shelter services, the mission operates a thrift store located at 705 E 8th St, which offers unique items, furniture, and clothing to the public.  The shelter and support services are primarily housed at 701 E 8th St. 

Key Details


Services: Emergency shelter, food, clothing, medical services, and counseling. 


Thrift Store Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30am–5:00pm; Saturday 9:30am–4:00pm. 


Recent Context: The organization has faced financial challenges, with recent reports indicating potential operational risks for the shelter.

For immediate assistance or specific program inquiries, contact them at (605) 334-6732 or visit their official website. 

Free Health Clinic

Our on-site health clinic provides free resources and basic consultations. It is staffed through the Falls Community Health Homeless Outreach Program. Everyone is welcome, and an appointment is not required. They come on the following Thursdays in 2025:

10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18

@ 1PM-3:30PM

 

Location:

701 E 8th Street – Admin Office

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Eric Weber, Director, CEO and Sarah Brink, HR/Admin of the United Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls.
From AI:
Union Gospel Mission of Sioux Falls&nbsp;is&nbsp;a Christ-centered emergency shelter and social service organization located in downtown Sioux Falls. The organization provides&nbsp;food, clothing, lodging, and counseling&nbsp;to individuals and families in need, operating with the mission to "Lift Up, Reach Out."&nbsp;
In addition to its shelter services, the mission operates a&nbsp;thrift store&nbsp;located at&nbsp;705 E 8th St, which offers unique items, furniture, and clothing to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;The shelter and support services are primarily housed at&nbsp;701 E 8th St.&nbsp;
Key Details
<ul>
<li>
Services: Emergency shelter, food, clothing, medical services, and counseling.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Thrift Store Hours: Monday&ndash;Friday 9:30am&ndash;5:00pm; Saturday 9:30am&ndash;4:00pm.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Recent Context: The organization has faced financial challenges, with recent reports indicating potential operational risks for the shelter.
</li>
</ul>
For immediate assistance or specific program inquiries, contact them at&nbsp;(605) 334-6732&nbsp;or visit their official website.&nbsp;
Free Health Clinic
Our on-site health clinic provides free resources and basic consultations. It is staffed through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.siouxfalls.gov/health-safety/health-services/falls-community-health/homeless-outreach">Falls Community Health Homeless Outreach Program</a>. Everyone is welcome, and an appointment is not required. They come on the following Thursdays in 2025:
10/9, 10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18
@ 1PM-3:30PM
&nbsp;
Location:
701 E 8th Street &ndash; Admin Office

Sioux Falls Homeless Families this Summer....Union Gospel Mission

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bernie Tyrrel about an automobile and airplane summer in Sioux Falls.

from chat gpt

Bernard L. Tyrrell (often called Bernie Tyrrell), he appears to be a longtime resident of Sioux Falls with involvement in regional car-show and aviation communities.

Publicly available information indicates that he:
Has been associated with local business activities in the Sioux Falls area.
Is known as an organizer of the annual Automania Car Show in nearby Valley Springs and has been active in classic-car events around southeastern South Dakota.
Has been recognized within aviation circles, including appearing on a published list of award recipients connected with EAA Air Venture Oshkosh.

IAutoMania in Valley Springs, South Dakota, it's a well-known annual classic car and automotive show held on Broadway Avenue in Valley Springs.

Event details
AutoMania is a free family-friendly automotive event featuring classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, imports, motorcycles, live music, food vendors, and automotive exhibitors.
The event has grown into one of the largest car shows in the Midwest, attracting vehicles and visitors from multiple states.
Location: Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD 57068.

Contact
Phone: (605) 351-8585
Email: info@automaniaatvalley.com

Official website
AutoMania at Valley Springs


The next Sioux Falls Airshow is scheduled for July 18–19, 2026 at the South Dakota Air National Guard facilities next to Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls. The event is free to attend and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the headline act.

Event details
Dates: July 18–19, 2026
Gates open: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM each day
Flying performances: 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: South Dakota Air National Guard, 1201 W. Algonquin St., Sioux Falls, SD
Admission: Free public event

In addition to the Thunderbirds, organizers have announced military aircraft, aerobatic performers, warbirds, static displays, exhibits, simulators, food vendors, and family activities.

For official information, schedules, parking, VIP options, and performer updates, see:
Sioux Falls Airshow Official Site
Sioux Falls Regional Airport Airshow Page

 

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bernie Tyrrel about an automobile and airplane summer in Sioux Falls.
from chat gpt
Bernard L. Tyrrell (often called Bernie Tyrrell), he appears to be a longtime resident of Sioux Falls with involvement in regional car-show and aviation communities.
Publicly available information indicates that he:
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<li data-section-id="uv8eqi" data-start="290" data-end="405">Has been associated with local business activities in the Sioux Falls area.</li>
<li data-section-id="1eyte0e" data-start="406" data-end="650">Is known as an organizer of the annual Automania Car Show in nearby Valley Springs and has been active in classic-car events around southeastern South Dakota.</li>
<li data-section-id="1ai1o7m" data-start="651" data-end="849">Has been recognized within aviation circles, including appearing on a published list of award recipients connected with EAA Air Venture Oshkosh.</li>
</ul>
IAutoMania in Valley Springs, South Dakota, it's a well-known annual classic car and automotive show held on Broadway Avenue in Valley Springs.
Event details
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<li data-section-id="jvoj7m" data-start="190" data-end="404">AutoMania is a free family-friendly automotive event featuring classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, imports, motorcycles, live music, food vendors, and automotive exhibitors.</li>
<li data-section-id="8qy3ne" data-start="405" data-end="569">The event has grown into one of the largest car shows in the Midwest, attracting vehicles and visitors from multiple states.</li>
<li data-section-id="db5n6v" data-start="570" data-end="662">Location: Broadway Avenue, Valley Springs, SD 57068.</li>
</ul>
Contact
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<li data-section-id="qwdw1y" data-start="676" data-end="699">Phone: (605) 351-8585</li>
<li data-section-id="jz7mmx" data-start="700" data-end="773">Email: <a data-start="709" data-end="735">info@automaniaatvalley.com</a></li>
</ul>
Official website
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<li data-section-id="16uh11" data-start="796" data-end="835"><a href="https://www.automaniaatvalley.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">AutoMania at Valley Springs</a></li>
<li data-section-id="16uh11" data-start="796" data-end="835">
The next Sioux Falls Airshow is scheduled for July 18&ndash;19, 2026 at the South Dakota Air National Guard facilities next to Sioux Falls Regional Airport in Sioux Falls. The event is free to attend and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the headline act.
Event details
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<li data-section-id="1vsekef" data-start="377" data-end="402">Dates: July 18&ndash;19, 2026</li>
<li data-section-id="sj6s2l" data-start="403" data-end="441">Gates open: 8:30 AM&ndash;5:00 PM each day</li>
<li data-section-id="wyuyu4" data-start="442" data-end="481">Flying performances: 11:00 AM&ndash;4:00 PM</li>
<li data-section-id="hujvcv" data-start="482" data-end="571">Location: South Dakota Air National Guard, 1201 W. Algonquin St., Sioux Falls, SD</li>
<li data-section-id="onem67" data-start="572" data-end="640">Admission: Free public event</li>
</ul>
In addition to the Thunderbirds, organizers have announced military aircraft, aerobatic performers, warbirds, static displays, exhibits, simulators, food vendors, and family activities.
For official information, schedules, parking, VIP options, and performer updates, see:
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<li data-section-id="btvcid" data-start="954" data-end="993"><a href="https://www.siouxfallsairshow.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Sioux Falls Airshow Official Site</a></li>
<li data-section-id="u21111" data-start="994" data-end="1033"><a href="https://www.sfairport.com/about-our-airport/sioux-falls-airshow?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Sioux Falls Regional Airport Airshow Page</a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;

Automania, Canton Car Show, Sioux Falls Air Show....Summer in Sioux Falls

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mike Zitterich about his Sioux Falls Community Chronicles Website about Sioux Falls History.

From his website Sioux Falls Community Chronicles (and on Facebook)

Who Really Founded, Organized, and Built the City of Sioux Falls, S.D?I have taken tons of heat for referring to the "El Riad Shrine" as a group of men to whom the El Riad Shrine was initiated in 1888, it has been a cornerstone of the Sioux Falls community, dedicated to fostering fellowship and philanthropy.
A group of men from Sioux Falls, 13 in all, on December 26, 1887, left Sioux Falls and traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they were initiated into the Shrine by El Kahir Temple.
It was on April 3, 1888, that dispensation was granted to El Riad Temple. On May 25, 1888, the first Ceremonial of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held in Dakota Territory was called to order in Sioux Falls, and the first Potentate of El Riad Temple. 33 men were taken into El Riad Temple at this ceremony.
The Potentate of the El Riad Shrine is like the C.E.O of a Corporate Organization, and W.O Stites was chosen to be this person in 1888. Mr. Stites was local businessman within the drug industry, and had held many influential roles within the community, among them, he was a Municipal Officer of the City of Sioux Falls - an early sign, that the 'Shriners', 33 Degree Masons, held esteemed power within the 'governmental system'.
The Imperial Council in the context of the Shrine of the Holy Martyrs, is the legislative body that makes rules and elects national officers, operating under a charter. It becomes the national body of officers, to whom grant permission, initiate new members, and to whom grants charters to new organizations throughout the United States, one being the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Sioux Falls (1888).
By means of their Divan Executive Council, they skillfully guide the seamless integration of their cherished fraternal customs with vital operational responsibilities, one of many, to whom must follow the 'laws' of the organization as passed down from their Imperial Council.
The name Divan is of multicultural origin, with roots in Latin and Sanskrit, meaning 'divine,' 'light,' or 'heavenly'. It is considered a unisex name and is gaining popularity in various cultures. Additionally, some interpretations suggest that Divan means 'Monarchy' or 'Royalty', depending on cultural context. Overall, Divan carries a positive and uplifting connotation, appealing to those seeking a name with spiritual significance.
Each Temple operates under a charter granted by the Imperial Council and must conform to the bylaws and rules established by that body. Reasonable autonomy has been given the individual Temples to carry on Temple business and social activities of their own choosing. Each Temple has its own Potentate and Divan. They are responsible for the government and operation of the Temple.
Your very own Local Government, a "Chartered-Municipality" of public officials, are also being financed and controlled by members of your Chamber, your Development Foundations, those Secret Society clubs as they become elected into your Mayor's Office, City Council, to whom reward their friends and family to be appointed to all your city boards, committees, and commissions.
The current Potentate of the Sioux Falls El Riad Shrine is Scott Denney and was born on September 24, 1961, and currently resides in Sioux Falls. Scott has a background in business administration and has previously worked as a director of operations at Prairie Coach Trailways. He is known for his work ethic and dedication to his community.
Other members include Bill Thompson, who is a financial advisor based in Sioux Falls, SD. He works at State Farm Investment Management Corp and has been in practice for over 13 years. Bill is also associated with Bill Thompson Insurance Agency and has a background in investment management and serves as the Assistant Rabban of the El Riad Shrine.
The Treasurer of the El Riad Shrine, is Les Kruse to whom is associated with Les Kruse Agency, Inc., a domestic business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that has been operating since 2002.
Other, past Potentates of the local Sioux Falls El Riad Shrine include the following people:
George Burnside, George Pettigrew, George Hahn, Paul Batcheller, Lyle Sturdevant, David Nieman, Maury Richard..
The two most notable "members" of the El Riad Shrine were:George Burnside - served 26 years as Mayor of Sioux Falls, supervising over the period of years 1898 to 1926 during a time the city transitioned from village to a city. He helped to guide the following projects, creating the Carnegie Library, the Municipal Water Plant, laying the Foundation to the Great Plains Zoo.Paul Batcheller - was best known as the originator, and founder of the Zip Feed Mills Incorporated, jobbing feed ingredients, seed, fencing, and a number of farm supplies to farmers in the Sioux Falls area. He was the owner and president of the Sioux Falls ZIP Feed Mill until 1978. At the time of its completion, ZIP was called the most modern feed mill in the world. ZIP had the capability to manufacture complete feeds, concentrates, supplements, and premixes for all classes of livestock and poultry. Blocks, liquid feed, pellet minerals and small packages were all part of the total service program.
Both these men rose from humble beginnings, and became important, business influencers, within the community, rising from their membership of the El Riad Shrine, to become leading community leaders of the Chamber, Development Foundations, and Municipal Officers.
It all relates very well to the Visionary Ideals of the Greater Chamber of Commerce of Sioux Falls, S.D.
"Helping make our region a prosperous place, as a community benefactor, we want to help the region attract and retain talent, promote pro-business public policies and drive a growing economy."
As a collective group of members, these men and women played an active role in our community in creating the Forward Sioux Falls Initiative,
"Forward Sioux Falls is the framework behind the success of the Sioux Falls region. Launched by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, it empowers leaders to set a shared vision, secure resources and execute strategies that deliver measurable results. Over the years, each plan has built on the last—fueling job creation, major capital investment and quality-of-life improvements that continue to shape a thriving, opportunity-rich region."
What begins as a 'Freemason, 33 Degree Fraternity of a group of men, blends in nicely with the Greater Chamber of Commerce of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Downtown Sioux Falls, these men and women worked together to establish the Forward Sioux Falls Initiative.
In the end, this group of people lead an effort to electing and appointing one of their own to places of power, the Mayor's Office, the City Council, to all the Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees that meet together to make decisions on behalf of the People of Sioux Falls, S.D
These people have the best, greatest connections, to gain the most influential list of signatures, in a short amount of time, to get their names on public ballots, which in turn, rewards all those people within the group, with places of power within that Bureaucracy.
The City of Sioux Falls derived from two groups of people, one group chartered by the State of Iowa known as the Dubuque Land Company, came to the area and formed the Village of Sioux Falls by 1857, while the People of Saint Paul, Minnesota, formed the Dakota Land Company, as a group of businessmen, politicians, capital investors coming to the area to form what was known as Sioux Falls City in 1862.
From these two groups, by 1874, they incorporated themselves as the "Western Town Company" to whom rebuilt, and re-organized the two former townsites by rebranding the Village of Sioux Falls, and by 1884, under Dakota Territory, incorporated the name City of Sioux Falls, and began to build the town, which today, has become Downtown Sioux Falls.
By 1888, a Group of men and women chartered East Sioux Falls in the far east, to whom profited and raised revenue from Quarries, while by 1889, a group of men and women chartered and formed West Sioux Falls in the far west, to raise revenue to build and manage the University of Sioux Falls, and by 1890, a group of men and women led by Richard Pettigrew formed South Sioux Falls in the far south, to build a bread and circus community, to what today has become the Tut-Hill Region situated along 41st Street between Cliff Avenue and Grange Avenues today.
The 33 Degree-Freemason Club of Men, that formed the Mystic Shrine of Sioux Falls, chartered under the El Riad Shrine, organized to play an instrumental role in grooming future leaders to create the vision to what the City of Sioux Falls has come to be today.
These men and women established the Greater Chamber of Commerce in the 1980's, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, they Incorporated Downtown Sioux Falls, and Drafted the Home Rule Charter in 1993, forming the current City Government, we have come to know of today. Today, they have come to be known as "The Clowns that Built Sioux Falls" that meet within their little clubs, form organizations, non-profits, to form alliances, to discuss ways to raise revenues, and invest within our community - today, we have become a Home Rule Community, known as the City of Sioux Falls, that acts more as a "Territorial Government' that supervises over the surface area, that collectively includes the Townships of Sioux Falls (East, West, South), Delapre, Wayne, Split Rock, and parts of Benton, Springdale, and Mapleton today.The "Governmental System" of public departments, offices, agencies, non-profit organizations, and the top ten largest landowners (listed in the Financial Report), all work together to collect a set of Taxes (excises, duties, impositions) from the business activity within the area.
Knowing, by statute, the 'common residents' are not contracted to pay any sales taxes, the sales tax is a 'business excise tax' that is contracted by business persons (retailers) to whom are asked to assess their 'sales' with the goal to pay 4.5% to the state, and 2.0% to the city, to which provides general revenues for common roads, infrastructure, and services provided back to the businesses.
Landowners and Property Holders are then assessed an imposition, known as the Property Tax, to which finances, and provides revenues to the Counties, School Districts, Townships, Municipalities, to which provides the common administrative costs of maintaining Public Officials, Officers, Agents, Employees of those governmental institutions.


The real question worth having today, should we be assessing propertyJe tax to the general population of residents (home owners) and the farmers to whom reside within the area today?Today, these men and women have built a city, an organizational institution that has a net financial position of nearly $3 billion dollars (net profits).Written By, Mike Zitterich
Sioux Falls Community Chronicle

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mike Zitterich about his Sioux Falls Community Chronicles Website about Sioux Falls History.
From his website Sioux Falls Community Chronicles (and on Facebook)
Who Really Founded, Organized, and Built the City of Sioux Falls, S.D?I have taken tons of heat for referring to the "El Riad Shrine" as a group of men to whom the El Riad Shrine was initiated in 1888, it has been a cornerstone of the Sioux Falls community, dedicated to fostering fellowship and philanthropy. A group of men from Sioux Falls, 13 in all, on December 26, 1887, left Sioux Falls and traveled to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where they were initiated into the Shrine by El Kahir Temple. It was on April 3, 1888, that dispensation was granted to El Riad Temple. On May 25, 1888, the first Ceremonial of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine held in Dakota Territory was called to order in Sioux Falls, and the first Potentate of El Riad Temple. 33 men were taken into El Riad Temple at this ceremony. The Potentate of the El Riad Shrine is like the C.E.O of a Corporate Organization, and W.O Stites was chosen to be this person in 1888. Mr. Stites was local businessman within the drug industry, and had held many influential roles within the community, among them, he was a Municipal Officer of the City of Sioux Falls - an early sign, that the 'Shriners', 33 Degree Masons, held esteemed power within the 'governmental system'. The Imperial Council in the context of the Shrine of the Holy Martyrs, is the legislative body that makes rules and elects national officers, operating under a charter. It becomes the national body of officers, to whom grant permission, initiate new members, and to whom grants charters to new organizations throughout the United States, one being the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in Sioux Falls (1888). By means of their Divan Executive Council, they skillfully guide the seamless integration of their cherished fraternal customs with vital operational responsibilities, one of many, to whom must follow the 'laws' of the organization as passed down from their Imperial Council. The name Divan is of multicultural origin, with roots in Latin and Sanskrit, meaning 'divine,' 'light,' or 'heavenly'. It is considered a unisex name and is gaining popularity in various cultures. Additionally, some interpretations suggest that Divan means 'Monarchy' or 'Royalty', depending on cultural context. Overall, Divan carries a positive and uplifting connotation, appealing to those seeking a name with spiritual significance. Each Temple operates under a charter granted by the Imperial Council and must conform to the bylaws and rules established by that body. Reasonable autonomy has been given the individual Temples to carry on Temple business and social activities of their own choosing. Each Temple has its own Potentate and Divan. They are responsible for the government and operation of the Temple. Your very own Local Government, a "Chartered-Municipality" of public officials, are also being financed and controlled by members of your Chamber, your Development Foundations, those Secret Society clubs as they become elected into your Mayor's Office, City Council, to whom reward their friends and family to be appointed to all your city boards, committees, and commissions. The current Potentate of the Sioux Falls El Riad Shrine is Scott Denney and was born on September 24, 1961, and currently resides in Sioux Falls. Scott has a background in business administration and has previously worked as a director of operations at Prairie Coach Trailways. He is known for his work ethic and dedication to his community. Other members include Bill Thompson, who is a financial advisor based in Sioux Falls, SD. He works at State Farm Investment Management Corp and has been in practice for over 13 years. Bill is also associated with Bill Thompson Insurance Agency and has a background in investment management and serves as the Assistant Rabban of the El Riad Shrine. The Treasurer of the El Riad Shrine, is Les Kruse to whom is associated with Les Kruse Agency, Inc., a domestic business in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that has been operating since 2002. Other, past Potentates of the local Sioux Falls El Riad Shrine include the following people: George Burnside, George Pettigrew, George Hahn, Paul Batcheller, Lyle Sturdevant, David Nieman, Maury Richard.. The two most notable "members" of the El Riad Shrine were:George Burnside&nbsp;- served 26 years as Mayor of Sioux Falls, supervising over the period of years 1898 to 1926 during a time the city transitioned from village to a city. He helped to guide the following projects, creating the Carnegie Library, the Municipal Water Plant, laying the Foundation to the Great Plains Zoo.Paul Batcheller&nbsp;- was best known as the originator, and founder of the Zip Feed Mills Incorporated, jobbing feed ingredients, seed, fencing, and a number of farm supplies to farmers in the Sioux Falls area. He was the owner and president of the Sioux Falls ZIP Feed Mill until 1978. At the time of its completion, ZIP was called the most modern feed mill in the world. ZIP had the capability to manufacture complete feeds, concentrates, supplements, and premixes for all classes of livestock and poultry. Blocks, liquid feed, pellet minerals and small packages were all part of the total service program. Both these men rose from humble beginnings, and became important, business influencers, within the community, rising from their membership of the El Riad Shrine, to become leading community leaders of the Chamber, Development Foundations, and Municipal Officers. It all relates very well to the Visionary Ideals of the Greater Chamber of Commerce of Sioux Falls, S.D. "Helping make our region a prosperous place, as a community benefactor, we want to help the region attract and retain talent, promote pro-business public policies and drive a growing economy." As a collective group of members, these men and women played an active role in our community in creating the&nbsp;Forward Sioux Falls Initiative, "Forward Sioux Falls is the framework behind the success of the Sioux Falls region. Launched by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, it empowers leaders to set a shared vision, secure resources and execute strategies that deliver measurable results. Over the years, each plan has built on the last&mdash;fueling job creation, major capital investment and quality-of-life improvements that continue to shape a thriving, opportunity-rich region." What begins as a 'Freemason, 33 Degree Fraternity of a group of men, blends in nicely with the Greater Chamber of Commerce of Sioux Falls, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Downtown Sioux Falls, these men and women worked together to establish the Forward Sioux Falls Initiative. In the end, this group of people lead an effort to electing and appointing one of their own to places of power, the Mayor's Office, the City Council, to all the Appointed Boards, Commissions, and Committees that meet together to make decisions on behalf of the People of Sioux Falls, S.D These people have the best, greatest connections, to gain the most influential list of signatures, in a short amount of time, to get their names on public ballots, which in turn, rewards all those people within the group, with places of power within that Bureaucracy. The City of Sioux Falls derived from two groups of people, one group chartered by the State of Iowa known as the Dubuque Land Company, came to the area and formed the Village of Sioux Falls by 1857, while the People of Saint Paul, Minnesota, formed the Dakota Land Company, as a group of businessmen, politicians, capital investors coming to the area to form what was known as Sioux Falls City in 1862. From these two groups, by 1874, they incorporated themselves as the "Western Town Company" to whom rebuilt, and re-organized the two former townsites by rebranding the Village of Sioux Falls, and by 1884, under Dakota Territory, incorporated the name City of Sioux Falls, and began to build the town, which today, has become Downtown Sioux Falls. By 1888, a Group of men and women chartered East Sioux Falls in the far east, to whom profited and raised revenue from Quarries, while by 1889, a group of men and women chartered and formed West Sioux Falls in the far west, to raise revenue to build and manage the University of Sioux Falls, and by 1890, a group of men and women led by Richard Pettigrew formed South Sioux Falls in the far south, to build a bread and circus community, to what today has become the Tut-Hill Region situated along 41st Street between Cliff Avenue and Grange Avenues today. The 33 Degree-Freemason Club of Men, that formed the Mystic Shrine of Sioux Falls, chartered under the El Riad Shrine, organized to play an instrumental role in grooming future leaders to create the vision to what the City of Sioux Falls has come to be today. These men and women established&nbsp;the Greater Chamber of Commerce in the 1980's, the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, they Incorporated Downtown Sioux Falls, and Drafted the Home Rule Charter in 1993, forming the current City Government, we have come to know of today. Today, they have come to be known as "The Clowns that Built Sioux Falls" that meet within their little clubs, form organizations, non-profits, to form alliances, to discuss ways to raise revenues, and invest within our community - today, we have become a Home Rule Community, known as the City of Sioux Falls, that acts more as a "Territorial Government' that supervises over the surface area, that collectively includes the&nbsp;Townships of Sioux Falls&nbsp;(East, West, South),&nbsp;Delapre,&nbsp;Wayne,&nbsp;Split Rock, and parts of&nbsp;Benton,&nbsp;Springdale, and&nbsp;Mapleton&nbsp;today.The "Governmental System" of public departments, offices, agencies, non-profit organizations, and the top ten largest landowners (listed in the Financial Report), all work together to collect a set of Taxes (excises, duties, impositions) from the business activity within the area.
<ol>
<li>Knowing, by statute, the 'common residents' are not contracted to pay any sales taxes, the sales tax is a 'business excise tax' that is contracted by business persons (retailers) to whom are asked to assess their 'sales' with the goal to pay 4.5% to the state, and 2.0% to the city, to which provides general revenues for common roads, infrastructure, and services provided back to the businesses.</li>
<li>Landowners and Property Holders are then assessed an imposition, known as the Property Tax, to which finances, and provides revenues to the Counties, School Districts, Townships, Municipalities, to which provides the common administrative costs of maintaining Public Officials, Officers, Agents, Employees of those governmental institutions.</li>
</ol>
 The real question worth having today, should we be assessing propertyJe tax to the general population of residents (home owners) and the farmers to whom reside within the area today?Today, these men and women have built a city, an organizational institution that has a net financial position of nearly $3 billion dollars (net profits).Written By, Mike Zitterich Sioux Falls Community Chronicle

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