Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Ocean Buffet is set to open in the former Chuck E.

Cheese at 2600 S. Louise Ave after permitting delays. Owner Amy Chen said the 12,000 sqft buffet may feature sushi+hibachi and international cuisine when it opens in September.

Sippin’ 605 Nutrition, a new Herbalife drink shop, will open on March 7 at The Wedge on Western, offering loaded teas, protein shakes & iced coffees with protein and snacks for active lifestyles.

Local entrepreneur Stacey Blenderman returns home to start her business.

Sioux Falls' biggest craft beer fest returns Saturday, Feb.

21 at the Convention Center where visitors can sample over 100 local brews. Ticket buyers can save $10 until Feb. 16 using code BEERLOVER + check event details from the organizer.

Sioux Falls Regional Airport received $30 million through a congressional appropriation to expand its concourse—adding an extra gate, seating, retail space, and a future customs facility—and a board meeting later this month will target an initial build in early spring 2027 with final completion by the end of 2027.

Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was honored as the public service honoree for the 2026 Excellence in Mentoring awards (Feb.

5) at the National Mentoring Summit in Washington, D.C. His leadership in youth mentoring united community partners and spurred local efforts to support mentorship.

Local favorites Minervas in downtown and Morrie's Steakhouse are serving special Valentine menus today and tomorrow from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring dishes like slow-smoked prime rib and 21-day dry-aged beef plus themed cocktails (Love Potion No. 9, Raspberry Romance, and Cupid’s Kiss) for a memorable meal.

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.

NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships

3:30 AM - 8:00 PM — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling collegiate wrestling action at its finest.

Not Your Granny's Bingo

7-9:30 p.m. — Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown — Experience a high-energy bingo party with over $5000 in prizes and live entertainment.