Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls McDonald's saw a 5.7% sales boost from new value meal deals between October and December, exceeding expectations. The chain (a local favorite) will introduce new food items and expanded McCafé options later this year. KXRB
- ➤ Ruby Evans was named this week’s Up-and-Comer at Lawrence & Schiller. The 26-year-old from Rapid City values working with smart people, mentoring with TeamMates South Dakota, and dreams of opening a dog retirement sanctuary center. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A new downtown Pomegranate Market now serves international fare for dine-in, grab-and-go and catering at The Clark building on 350 N. Reid Place at Cherapa Place (with free two-hour parking off East Sixth Street). It offers specials like World Bowl Wednesday and buffet discounts during the last hour. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Brewing Company began in 1874 on North Main Avenue, once producing up to 100,000 barrels yearly — its historic building later housed Crescent Creamery until a 1987 fire, and its beer legacy lives on in the city's craft brewing scene. KXRB
- ➤ Shinedown will bring their Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour to Sioux Falls at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on May 18, 2026 and will feature Coheed and Cambria, Black Stone Cherry, and DJ Rockfeed (tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 a.m.). KXRB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ As of December 2024, South Dakota had about 2.24 million hogs—1.92 million market hogs and 320,000 breeding hogs—supporting a pork industry that backed thousands of local jobs. KXRB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The highest residential sale report from last week showed an acreage north of Sioux Falls sold for $1.6M, purchased by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation that will become part of the planned 200-acre site for the new Smithfield Foods plant (including a 2,800 sqft house built in 1997). 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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Sioux City Musketeers vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling hockey match between local rivals in a vibrant atmosphere.
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