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Sioux Falls
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents will move clocks forward one hour for Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, March 8, so anyone with manual or analog clocks should adjust them before bed on Saturday, March 7. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Qdoba will open its fourth location on the south side midyear in a retail center at (81st Street and Minnesota Avenue). The fast-casual Mexican restaurant will occupy a 2,000 sqft drive-thru endcap with an outdoor patio. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Smithfield Foods is building a new state-of-the-art plant on 200 acres in northwest Sioux Falls, starting construction in 2027 as the company leaves its century-old plant along the Big Sioux River. A $50 million gift will allow the old site to transition into community ownership for redevelopment (The Sanford District). SiouxFalls.Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota is attracting new residents at a notable rate as a national migration study shows it gained 11.5% since 2010 — adding over 6,000 residents from 2023 to 2024. Neighboring states like North Dakota and Nebraska have seen population declines. KXRB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota ranks among the nation’s cleanest states with an average particle pollution level of 5.7 µg/m³, as reported by the EPA for the 2022 & 2024 period. The state trails only Wyoming, Hawaii & New Hampshire in clean air measures. KXRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Rhodan and economic development commissioner Bill Even discussed the Smithfield move— a shift aimed at boosting state growth —in an exclusive interview outlining next steps for the agency. Argus Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sanford Children’s runs a multidisciplinary clinic for neurocutaneous disorders, following a local family’s experience that led to coordinated genetic testing for NF1. The clinic (serving patients with NF1, NF2, and tuberous sclerosis) brings together specialists to offer ongoing, convenient care in Sioux Falls. SiouxFalls.Business
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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