Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sydney Cowan, a marketing and events manager at Junior Achievement, was featured as this week’s Up-and-Comer.

Originally from Highmore (28), she draws on her agriculture roots to support local youth programs and build community ties.

The RESGEN Men’s Summit will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Feb.

21 at Denny Sanford Premier Center — featuring former NFL star Tim Tebow, bestselling author John C. Maxwell, and other speakers who will offer tools for leadership and personal growth. Tickets are available including online access for 30 days.

Swamp Daddy's Cajun Kitchen will leave its longtime downtown location in the Jones 421 Building at the end of February due to an abrupt transition & will hold a Mardi Gras event with its Bayou Stack Burger special during farewell days.

Eddie Bauer will close its stores in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa in the coming months (driven by online shopping trends and rising costs), while the brand will continue to serve customers through its online shop.

Customers should check for further details on how closures will affect local operations.

Recent changes in the business scene include Bloom & Branch opening in the Jones421 Building at 421 N.

Phillips Ave, The Good Stuff mobile coffee shop operating year-round, and Totally Rad Pizza set to open in spring in the Harvester Building. Other moves include relocations, rebrandings and closures.

A new seafood restaurant will replace Fazoli’s at the Empire Mall property as North Carolina-based Yummy Crab prepares to offer a casual, family-friendly dining experience featuring snow crab legs and shrimp.

The restaurant—part of a chain with over 30 locations—has not yet announced its opening date.

Big Sioux Diner and Dive, formerly Big Sioux Burger, reopened downtown with expanded hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and on weekends and a broader menu including breakfast, lunch and dinner; diners can enjoy its renovated patio with Big Sioux River views (managed by local operator Lloyd Cos.).

A new report showed South Dakota’s median rent reached $1,185, making it one of the cheapest states for renters, while leases in Sioux Falls rose from $1,094 to $1,257 and nationwide rent increases slowed recently.

A 3,400 sqft ranch walkout with five bedrooms and three bathrooms sold for $1.1 million on an acreage northeast of Hartford for the week of Jan.

12. Built in 2004 on a 10-acre site with extra facilities (garage, shop, barn, coop), the sale was confirmed by county records.

The Sioux Falls Skyforce will host Hometown Heroes Night at the Sanford Pentagon on Friday, Feb.

6, with free tickets for military members, first responders and their families. Players will wear military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned online to support local families through Operation Cares.

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.

JAMfest South Dakota Classic 2026

8:00 AM to 7:59 AM — 500 N Ebenezer Ave, Sioux Falls, SD — Check event website for costs — Cheerleading teams compete for prestigious Summit bids in the vibrant cheerleading community.

2026 South Dakota Special Education Conference

7 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Network with educators and parents to explore innovative practices for special education.

2026 Summit League Basketball Championships

1-7 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Admission varies — Witness the excitement as teams compete for entry into the NCAA Division I Championship.