Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
Good morning, Sioux Falls.
💼 Business
Homegrown Capital launched its second venture capital fund on Feb.
4 and raised over $22M to back local tech companies. The firm added new team members and already invested in startups like Points Path and Chipp.ai across the region.
Roaming Grounds has opened a drive-thru in Dell Rapids at 513 W.
Fourth St, serving espresso, smoothies and Lotus energy drinks from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays (with weekend hours as well). Owner Becky Sehr will continue mobile routes in Crooks and Colton and add events like weddings later.
Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen announced Tuesday that it will leave its downtown location at the end of the month at the Jones421 Building.
The restaurant will hold its final Mardi Gras celebration with a special menu & children's parade as it plans its next move.
🎓 Education
Former NATO commander Jim Stavridis will speak at Augustana University’s Boe Forum on Public Affairs on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elmen Center (tickets are free starting Feb.
11).
🏛️ Government
Motorists face a temporary closure on South Minnesota Avenue at I-229 starting at 9:30 a.m. on Wed, Feb.
11 as crews install a temporary bridge — drivers should use detours via Western Avenue and Cliff Avenue while work lasts about two hours.
🏥 Health
Health experts warn that long hours in front of computers — with the hunch known as desk shrimping — can strain the neck and back, causing pain and fatigue.
They advise setting monitors at eye level, adjusting chairs, and taking regular breaks with stretching.
🎉 Sioux Falls Events
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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.
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.
Matt Mason Concert
7-9 p.m. — ICON Sioux Falls — $20 adv — Experience a lively musical evening with Matt Mason and John Riggins.
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