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Sioux Falls
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, Pi Kappa Alpha at USD held a 'Taylor Trudeau Cycle for Life' fundraiser where members cycled in 30-minute intervals to honor a brother who died of leukemia in 2008 and raise funds for Cure Kids Cancer at Sanford Children’s Hospital; the event has raised over $20,000 since 2011. KTIV
- ➤ Sioux Falls-based nonprofits such as Bread Break and Sioux Falls Hunger coordinate food collection from local businesses to serve residents, while statewide efforts like Feeding South Dakota and food prescription programs provide meals and fresh produce across 66 counties. School pantries and community initiatives further bolster access to healthy food. South Dakota News Watch
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eide Bailly’s Sioux Falls office names Aaron Clayton as market leader and Luke Johnson as head of the audit department while growing its team by 30 new employees this month. Both leaders bring local expertise and active community involvement to boost client service and firm operations. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Washington Pavilion hosts Cosmos & Cocktails, a 21-plus event blending science and art on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 8 PM. Guests can explore interactive exhibits, live planetarium shows (6:15 and 7:15 PM) and sip specialty cocktails like Galactic Lemonade. KXRB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Southeastern Electric Cooperative seeks a safety-focused utility assistant to join their operations team for building and maintaining the electric distribution system. Applicants will work outdoors with experienced linemen to learn valuable skills and support safe power delivery. SiouxFalls.Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Public Schools released the 2026-2027 calendar today. The schedule shows the school year starting on August 27, holiday break from Dec 23 to Jan 1, high school graduation on May 23, and the final day on May 26 (subject to weather closures). KXRB
- ➤ Augustana University’s report, published Feb. 18, shows the Class of 2025 achieved 98% positive career outcomes + 22% enrolled in grad school with 60% working in Sioux Falls. Strong support from the Student Success Center helped graduates connect with local employers. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Health is moving to digital medical marijuana cards without new legislation and will select a vendor in the summer to build a system that lets patients use smartphones instead of plastic cards (improving convenience). KTIV
- ➤ Sioux Falls City Council will review a TIF ordinance on Mar. 4 (with council votes planned for Mar. 10 and Mar. 17) to fund a new wastewater treatment plant as Smithfield Foods prepares to buy 200 acres at Foundation Park for its upcoming $1.3 billion pork processing plant, and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation will sell the land mid-year. SiouxFalls.Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAMI South Dakota, a nonprofit offering mental health support, dissolved on Feb. 12 due to ongoing financial challenges, ending programs across the state (including K-12 outreach and crisis training). Community leaders urge residents to seek alternative mental health resources. Argus Leader
- ➤ The Link in Sioux Falls served 3,630 people in 2025 by providing detox and referral services for behavioral health issues, avoiding 943 jail bookings, and hiring Jason Lemke (with 25 years of community work experience) as project director in December to guide its future plans. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ A chest pain guide sponsored by Avera Health advises adults to seek care if chest discomfort is new or different and risk factors are present. Dr. Sherrie Brooks of North Central Heart says to know your numbers and check with a doctor + act on symptoms promptly. SiouxFalls.Business
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Beckie Mettler’s Rosie’s Farmhouse Cafe — located at 304 Fourth St. in Chester — offers made-from-scratch comfort food daily from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 7 to 11 a.m. on Saturday; Sioux Falls fans drive 35 miles to enjoy daily specials like signature bread pudding. 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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Broadway to Hollywood
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Cost not specified — Experience an enchanting evening of showstoppers from beloved musicals performed by Broadway star Nicole Parker.
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