Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
Good morning, Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls is considering the Gemini data center proposal to build a 500-MW hyperscale facility that would be South Dakota’s largest if approved.
Officials say it could power 360,000 homes + expand local data storage capacity if the project proceeds.
Half of the B&G Milkyway locations opened early on March 3 due to warm weather, surprising co-owner Kasey Iverson.
The Harrisburg outlet is now for sale while other sites update menus and hire staff.
Sioux Falls-based Journey Group’s new CEO, Brian Gramm, has toured worksites and met with teams to plan strategic growth that will boost local projects, including Avera Health’s six-story women and children’s tower and Turner County Courthouse—he will soon hire a new CFO to strengthen the leadership team.
Experts advise Sioux Falls drivers not to worry as seasonal gas prices near $2.71 reflect increased demand ahead of summer travel (a normal trend at this time).
Motorists are urged to fill up as needed while global oil trends are monitored.
Avera's new Pavilion 2 at Avera on Louise Health Campus has been offering colon cancer screenings for adults aged 45+ during Colorectal Awareness Month; the 127,000 sqft facility opened in January and increased GI procedure capacity by 100 percent to provide early detection to prevent cancer.
A twin home along a greenway in south Sioux Falls sold for $1.2M, topping the week of Feb.
9 sales report. The 4,600 sqft home in Grand Arbor Village (near 85th Street and Western Avenue) includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Sioux Falls homebuyers now gain about $30,000 more purchasing power as mortgage rates drop from nearly 7% last winter to 5.99% today.
Experts advise buyers to recalculate budgets and revisit homes previously out of reach (calculations assume 20% down, a 30-year mortgage, and standard tax and insurance rates).
Today, the Summit League Basketball Championships start at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center with North Dakota State as top seed in both brackets.
The women's tournament opens at noon and the men's game begins at 7 p.m., marking a week of intense matchups.
Local high school teams enter the SoDak 16 playoffs as girls play on Friday, March 6 at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. while boys compete on Saturday, March 7 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. — Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls Lincoln lead the brackets.
Nebraska Cornhuskers will face Iowa State Cyclones in a spring volleyball match at the Sanford Pentagon on April 11 at 1:00 p.m. The event will feature Sioux Falls native Bergen Reilly (a former Bishop O’Gorman High School standout) marking his homecoming.
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.
Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks
7:05-8:05 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the Stampede as they face off against the Black Hawks in this exciting hockey showdown.
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