Good morning, Sioux Falls.

A trio of events booked by Experience Sioux Falls will bring over 1,000 visitors to town, including the PNL Winter Nationals at the Convention Center from Jan.

31 to Feb. 1, the Dairy Calf and Heifer Annual Conference on April 27, and the CAPPA Conference in September.

The Watertown-based Glacial Lakes Distillery announced its downtown Sioux Falls location at 200 S.

Main Ave will close on Feb. 2 — the final week features killer specials and a chili cook-off with The Orion Pub and Full Circle Book Co-Op as the business adjusts to an unsustainable economic climate.

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Tanner Beukelman, a business banker at American Bank & Trust who returned to his Sioux Falls roots after studying in California (he now helps local business owners and actively volunteers).

Local chef Sean Dempsey won a gold medal for his dessert pizza at the Pizza Senza Frontiere games held in Parma, Italy.

Dempsey, owner of Dempsey’s Brewery Pub & Restaurant in Watertown, will use the win to boost his reputation in the culinary world.

The 2026 Burger Battle in Downtown Sioux Falls offers 50 unique burger options, including BibiSol’s Smash Pastor with two beef patties, Monterrey jack cheese, and roasted pineapple relish, and runs through the end of January so locals can download the DTSF Passport app to vote and rank entries.

The US national debt now exceeds $38 trillion and may lead to cuts in federal aid for agriculture + infrastructure + retirement in Sioux Falls.

Economists warn that if the debt reaches $59 trillion, higher interest rates could make loans more expensive and slow local economic growth.

Experts say drivers should not raise windshield wipers during winter storms because wind may damage the wiper arms, crack windshields, and strain motors, risking poor visibility and costly repairs.

They recommend using a windshield cover or defroster instead.

On Jan. 27, a 4,500 sqft house along Prairie Green Golf Course in south Sioux Falls sold for $1.4M.

Built in 1997, the two-story property features six bedrooms, four bathrooms + three fireplaces, a deck, and a patio with hot tub and a five-car garage.

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.

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference - Women's Basketball Tournament

Feb 25 – Mar 4 — Sanford Pentagon — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling college basketball as 12 teams compete for the championship in Sioux Falls.