Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls will host a hot dish contest at WoodGrain Brewing beginning Saturday, Feb.

7 and running on Saturdays throughout February. Local chefs will compete by entering a half pan dish with a $10 fee to win gift cards and drink tokens.

South Dakota’s America250 commission is calling on Sioux Falls residents to log volunteer hours for America Gives, with 250 winners chosen to direct a $1,000,000 community donation ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4.

Several events, including a reading challenge and walk challenge, are part of the celebration.

Gap Factory and JD Sports will open at The Empire Mall — Gap Factory reviving the brand since its 2020 closure and JD Sports replacing Lane Bryant in spring — as the mall adds sought-after retailers; Gap Factory is expected to launch early this summer.

GameStop now has one remaining store in Sioux Falls on West 34th Street after the company closed its outlets at Arrowhead Parkway and Empire Mall last year due to online shopping growth, and the location is not on the current list of 471 slated closures.

Nominations are open for SiouxFalls.Business 30 Under 30 (sponsored by MarketBeat) to honor local professionals under 30 who have made significant contributions in work and community, with entries due by Jan.

31.

Chick-fil-A will open on Thursday, Jan.

15 at 4900 E. Arrowhead Parkway, offering dine-in, drive-thru, carryout, third-party delivery plus Mobile Thru and a kids play area. Owner John Mitchell will mark the opening with a cow print promotion and a $25,000 donation to Feeding America while the restaurant plans to hire about 100 employees.

Good Earth State Park near Sioux Falls offers scenic views of the Big Sioux River and preserved 500-year-old Native American village remains along well-marked trails — a blend of ancient culture and natural beauty for visitors to enjoy.

USDA reports showed a sharp rise in corn and soybean supplies with corn stocks increasing by over 300 billion bushels and soybeans by 40 billion bushels — leaving local farmers facing forecast adjustments for 2025/26.

The agency raised the corn price by 10 cents and lowered soybean estimates by 30 cents.

Students at Brandon Valley High School participated in Talent Draft Day on Jan.

12, where employers and colleges shared career and skill opportunities. The program, produced by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation (sponsored by Forward Sioux Falls), expanded from five events last year to eight this year.

Sioux Falls Blizzard Blowout Basketball Tournament

8 AM - 8 PM — Sanford Sports Complex — Registration required — Compete in an exciting basketball tournament for 4th-8th graders with full tournament coverage.

Dinner Detective Sioux Falls Public Show

6-9 p.m. — Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel & Convention Center — Ticket pricing not listed — Enjoy a thrilling interactive true crime mystery show while dining on a fantastic dinner.

AI Assisted Development

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Startup Sioux Falls — Free entry — Engage with industry experts in AI and software development at this interactive panel discussion.