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Sioux Falls
Friday, January 16th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls added 5,615 residents in 2025, bringing its count to 224,676 and keeping its position as the largest city in the state—this steady growth marks the area's ongoing boomtown trend. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Ford Lincoln continues its year-round community giving by using dealership displays to educate visitors about local nonprofits. Later this month, the dealership will host a party for 40 nurses at its new Lincoln store and open nominations for a $2,000 grant. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Experience Sioux Falls released the 2026 Official Sioux Falls Visitor Guide with a bold new design from Flynn Wright that highlights local attractions, dining, lodging, events and shopping — copies are now available online and at nearly 200 local businesses. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ The Great Plains Zoo is hosting a bear birthday party on Monday, Jan. 19 at 11 a.m., where visitors can tour all three bear habitats and hear zookeepers explain the bears' lives while the bears receive enrichment gifts. Guests may also get a free bear button with a latte purchase. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gameday Social is set to expand into a 45,000 sqft facility at 2500 E. 52nd St. N., merging office, production, and warehouse operations — distribution and screen printing will begin in the first quarter with office operations opening late April. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ 4oreplay Golf will open at Western Mall this week. The new business, started by Liz Jacob and Ray, will feature three Full Swing simulators + a beer and wine menu, weekly tournaments, and online tee time bookings with daily prize drawings. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Muth Electric founders Dick and Darlene Muth will share their business legacy during a webinar hosted by Prairie Family Business Association on Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. with guidance from Journey Sixty6, which will help families capture their business history + values for future generations. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ SDN Communications revamped its office in Sioux Falls with updated workstations, new collaborative spaces, and a dedicated esports room for events (including the annual SoDak Circuit), a project that began in 2024 and boosted employee engagement. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rock the Country returns to Sioux Falls for a two-day outdoor festival at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds — Kid Rock headlines June 27 and Jelly Roll headlines June 28. Ticket presale begins today at 10 a.m. with public sales at 2 p.m. KXRB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A recent study finds that Lincoln and Minnehaha counties rank among the nation’s most vulnerable to severe winter weather, with heavy snowfall and cold waves creating potential economic risks. Local officials advise residents to prepare for icy conditions later this season. KXRB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls diners can now taste beef from Hadrick Ranch, South Dakota's first Certified Angus Beef ranch, featured in Minervas' Downtown Burger Battle entry. The premium Angus beef, produced by this fifth-generation family business, is also available at Grille 26 for takeout. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls hosts the 2026 Burger Battle through January with 50 burgers to try, including Dahlia Kitchen + Bar’s Avocado Sunrise featuring an 8-oz beef patty with candied bacon plus crispy deep-fried avocado slices. Visitors can vote using the DTSF Passport app. KXRB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new executive home on 705 Sanctuary Drive (listed at $2,699,000) offers blended indoor and outdoor living with 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, a chef’s kitchen, a private primary suite and a backyard featuring a pool, waterfall and firepit; built in 2025. SiouxFalls.Business
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dueling Duos - Keys To Love Valentine's Party
8-11 p.m. — The District — Fundraiser Event — Celebrate love with an unforgettable night of dueling pianos.
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Sioux Falls Heat Up The Hardwood Basketball Tournament
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — Registration required — A competitive basketball tournament for 4th to 8th graders showcasing local talent and sportsmanship.
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FERS Benefits Seminar
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Hilton Garden Inn Sioux Falls South — Registration required — Navigate the complexities of federal retirement planning with valuable insights and resources.
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