Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Motorists on Minnesota Avenue experienced delays since March 2 as crews installed traffic signals, closed lanes and rerouted sidewalks until the end of April, and drivers on South Marion Road face slowdowns today at 8:30 a.m. as Xcel Energy works (near West Berkshire) toward finishing by March 5.

Today, the City of Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation begins converting Jacobson Plaza’s skate ribbon from ice to concrete as warm weather shifts the season; it will reopen on Friday, March 6 (if conditions allow) for roller and inline skating with rentals at $3.

Gemini Capital says its proposed data center in northeastern Sioux Falls will not use cryptocurrency or national security and is set to be developed on a 164-acre site between Sioux Falls and Brandon using a closed-loop cooling system — a modern campus design — while final plans await city review.

Sioux Falls’ 2026 Business 30 Under 30 list, presented by MarketBeat yesterday, honors five local young professionals—a realtor, a digital content coordinator, a risk manager, a finance analyst, and a mortgage banker—recognized for early career achievements and community impact.

Building 1 at USD Discovery District is filling with new tenants — Community Action for Veterans leased office space with a $345,000 federal award — as the state’s only life science research park expands to attract biotech firms and boost ties among research, education and local industry.

Smithfield Foods is set to seek city approvals for a new processing plant at Foundation Park this week.

The plan moves its operation to a 211-acre industrial site in northwest with designated areas for a building, wastewater treatment, employee parking, and truck traffic - and includes specific landscaping measures.

Smithfield Foods announced on Feb.

16 that it will replace its current plant with a new state-of-the-art packaged meats and fresh pork processing facility in Foundation Park.

Marsh McLennan Agency is hosting an executive seminar in Sioux Falls on March 26 at Cherapa Place - the event will review rising health care costs, pharmacy trends and digital transformation impacting employer benefit and workforce strategy in 2026.

Residents can use an interactive map from the Southeastern Council of Governments Regional Safety Action Plan to share roadway safety concerns in North Sioux City + Jefferson.

Feedback submitted over the next two weeks will help guide upcoming safety projects presented at an open house in April.

Active Generations is hosting March for Meals to raise $200,000 for Meals on Wheels as a $450,000 funding gap affects 20 new older adults every month.

Today, restaurants like R Wine Bar & Kitchen will donate 10% of sales, and The Barrel House will join on Mar. 9 + community donations are welcomed.

Three large multifamily builders received permits in February to begin new housing phases in Sioux Falls—University Hills Village logged a $20.3 million project while Willows Edge and Split Rock Village also advanced plans.

Overall, permits have been issued for 270 units valued at $132.6 million.

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.

Clue The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter and mystery with this hilarious musical based on the classic whodunit.