Good morning, Sioux Falls.

This week's Up-and-Comer is Kyle Werning, a water resources design engineer at Houston Engineering Inc. He was drawn to Sioux Falls by its small-town feel and energy and looks forward to supporting the annual Big Sioux River Cleanup in April (a nod to his passion for water and community work).

The award-winning Brandon Valley Journal in Brandon has launched a GoFundMe campaign for its upcoming 10th anniversary, saying extra community support is needed to keep the paper running after losing a key salesperson.

Owner Jill Meier hopes local subscribers and businesses come forward for help.

Kalon Medical Spa will move from 3101 W.

57th St. to the former Allure Health building at 7000 S. Lyncrest Place, where it will rebrand as Kalon Aesthetics & Surgery and double its space. The building will also house health-focused businesses and begin serving patients on March 9.

Sioux Falls-based MarketBeat is advancing its multiplatform media strategy by emphasizing original reporting delivered through email, SMS and YouTube videos; the company said it will add two freelance writers and boost daily output by about 10 percent in the coming quarter.

Montrose joined Sioux Metro Growth Alliance on Feb.

24, joining nearly 20 regional communities to access economic resources for supporting local businesses and planning future growth (a move honoring its small-town charm).

A recent study from WalletHub shows Sioux Falls is ranked fourth for hard work as many locals juggle multiple jobs and long hours, leaving little vacation time unused.

The findings highlight both the city's strong work ethic and the challenges its residents face.

Governor Larry Rhoden and USD President Sheila Gestring signed a bill on Tuesday, Feb.

24 allocating $40 million for a new track-and-field facility (Gassen Family Fieldhouse) at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. The facility will feature a banked track, field event areas, and seating for 2,000.

The city began removing ash trees at Yankton Trail Park on Feb.

23 to manage risks from the Emerald Ash Borer along the Big Sioux River. The project will finish early March, with officials assessing cleared areas for replanting (a CommuniTree Assistance Program initiative).

Today at 8:30 a.m., water main repairs will close East 26th Street between South 9th and South 10th Avenues near Avera McKennan Hospital, and traffic will detour via East 33rd Street at South Minnesota and South Cliff Avenues & repairs should wrap up by day’s end.

Orkin's latest ranking shows that no local cities made its 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities list, but nearby cities like Omaha (number 26) and Minneapolis (number 40) are featured; travelers are advised to inspect hotel rooms for signs of bed bugs.

Two houses topped $2M in sales the week of Feb.

2. The top sale—a home along the bike path between Tuthill and Pasley parks—sold for $2.8M while an acreage property north of town sold for $2.3M to join the upcoming Smithfield Foods plant site.

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.

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.

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.

Cinderella

7-10 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticketed event — Experience the magical Broadway-style ballet adaptation of Cinderella with stunning performances and breathtaking choreography.

NCAA Men's Hockey Sioux Falls Regional - Session 1

7:30 PM — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticket options available — Experience the excitement of NCAA DI Men’s Ice Hockey with thrilling regional matchups in Sioux Falls.