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VIEWPOINT | An open letter to the next mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Guest column by Mayor Paul TenHaken

May 07, 2026
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TO: The Next Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

FROM: Mayor Paul TenHaken

RE: Advice, Hard Knocks, and Well Wishes

In just a few months, you’ll step into one of the hardest — and most rewarding — roles of your life. There will be days you’ll wonder why you ever wanted this job, and other days when you’ll hope it never ends. Before I have the chance to walk down those marble steps of City Hall one final time, I wanted to leave you a few words of advice to use however you see fit.

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