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Sioux Falls Voters Decide On An Indoor Pool

Sioux Falls residents want an indoor public pool at Spellerberg Park. John Matthius  is part of the "Save Spellerberg" group, who wanted an outdoor pool constructed and initiated a challenge to the city’s plans.

"We had the opportunity to bring this to a public vote, this important public decision and we’re glad the voters had a chance to weigh in. While our efforts and assertions didn’t carry the vote today, we’re really pleased to have been part of the democratic process," Matthius says.

Supporters of the indoor aquatic center say it gives citizens a year round place to swim and that it could also open the door for future year round swimming activities.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and two kids Braxan and Jordy, live in Canton, SD.