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On Sept. 14, 2026, franchisees of the B&G Milkyway at (69th Street and Cliff Avenue) gave ownership of the store to Celebrate Community Church.

The current team will continue running the business while the church uses the venue as a ministry to support local causes.

Former state senator Lars Herseth, an influential agricultural leader, passed away on Saturday after battling cancer.

A memorial service is scheduled (Sunday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Johnson Fine Arts Center in Aberdeen).

South Dakota, once known as a haven for quick divorces due to lax residency rules, now has one of the lowest divorce rates with about one in 197 marriages ending, according to new data from PlayCasino.com.

This change reflects over a century of evolving marriage trends in the state.

South Dakotans show their love for dogs as a new ranking lists the state’s top ten favorite breeds - including friendly Labrador and Golden Retrievers, energetic Australian Shepherds, and smart German Shepherds.

Sioux Falls-based creative agency Lemonly celebrated its 15th anniversary in August, marking 15 years of growth in visual storytelling; the team now comprises more than 20 experts working with international clients like Disney and Google as part of Click Rain Inc.

Four southeast schools were named Blue Ribbon Schools by the South Dakota Department of Education on Sept.

14 at 9:46 a.m., recognizing Sioux Falls’ O’Gorman High School, Legacy Elementary (Tea Area School District), Mount Vernon Middle, and Corsica-Stickney Elementary for strong student achievement.

Sioux Falls Costco offers animated Halloween decorations including a 6-foot vampire butler with LED eyes and a Giant Groundbreaking Skeleton with sound effects + available for customers prepping their homes for the holiday.

Family-owned Canfield Interiors marked 50 years when founder Larry Canfield transitioned daily leadership to his son Aaron after decades in the industry.

The business will host an open house at its Sioux Falls office (402 W. Ninth St.) on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m.