Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Metro Growth Alliance invites local residents and businesses to boost regional growth by nominating award candidates by Feb.

6 (deadline), forming corporate partnerships, and planning America250 events ahead of the July 4 celebration.

Hanna Berg, talent acquisition manager at DakotAbilities, was featured as this week’s Up-and-Comer after her traumatic brain injury shaped her dedication to accessibility plus volunteer work with local groups; she grew up in Sioux Falls and now resides in Harrisburg.

Sagency helps companies and nonprofits search for top executives by using clear role guidelines and multi-step assessments — a method now used by Prairie Family Business Association to find a new executive director.

The process focuses on leadership qualities and long-term success, guiding both selection and onboarding.

The South Dakota Commission designed a special flag for America's Semiquincentennial and will raise it at community events statewide throughout the year to honor the nation's 250th birthday (a nod to 2.5 centuries of history).

Dusty Miller and his wife Kathy set up a donor endowment with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation to support financial literacy programs.

They donate to local initiatives like Boys and Girls Clubs and Junior Achievement to help young people learn good money skills.

Twenty-five South Dakota elementary and middle school students will compete on Feb.

7 at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell for a chance to represent the state at the national Scripps Spelling Bee in May.

After a Jan. 20 presentation, lawmakers questioned the state’s rural health transformation plan, which outlines 189.5 million in funding for workforce incentives and regional health hubs (concerns remain about sustainability and potential local tax increases); the House Appropriations Committee will soon consider a bill to authorize the funds.

On Jan. 20, a house near Pasley Park sold for nearly $1.4M.

The 6,000 sqft, two-story home in Woodland Hills, built in 1998, features five bedrooms and five bathrooms, a screened porch and a walkout lower level.

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.

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.

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.

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.