Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Mount Rushmore will host a fireworks show on July 3 linked to America’s 250th anniversary after a five-year hiatus.

An online ticket lottery will run from April 8 to April 12 (results on April 14) with a $1 fee per entry.

Sioux Falls ranks sixth among the 10 best cities for young couples because of affordable living, short commutes and ample home space.

Couples can enjoy a downtown SculptureWalk, local breweries and a stroll at Falls Park (the average commute is 17 minutes and residents enjoy 521 sqft per person).

A new national breakfast-focused restaurant by The Attic Restaurant Group will open mid-May at 5712 E.

18th St. in Dawley Farm Village. The diner will serve breakfast and lunch from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily and plans to hire about two dozen staff.

Sioux Falls-based Bird Dog Hospitality introduced its EverSpring Inn and Suites brand on March 9, aiming to redefine midscale hotel stays in the Midwest by enhancing guest experience with premium beds + signature Coffea coffee.

Eric Erickson has been named executive director of the Prairie Family Business Association in Sioux Falls (bringing decades of experience in corporate support and community leadership).

He will focus on preparations for the 2026 Family Business Conference at the Canopy hotel with over 500 expected attendees.

Sioux Falls-based Lemonly, a creative agency, explains how businesses can build a scalable brand with consistent visuals and simple design systems.

The sponsored tutorial features co-founder Amy Moore and covers steps to help teams adapt their branding as companies grow.

AARP South Dakota is hosting a free screening of the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures on March 16 at the State Theater (Phillips Ave) at 7:00 p.m., honoring the mathematicians who aided NASA during the Space Race.

Sculptor Darwin Wolf designed a life-sized bronze statue that honors Rich Greeno, a local coach + educator who passed away in 2017.

It stands near the bridge at Pasley Park along the bike trail by the Big Sioux River to inspire community fitness.

South Dakota no longer stores nuclear missiles since the early 1990s.

A launch control center and missile silo remain at the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site near Phillip to recall the state's Cold War past.

In February, the Sioux Falls real estate market dropped with closed sales down 18% and homes lasting 10 extra days on average while the average price climbed 15.5% to $398,290 and the median price rose 5.1% to $336,250 — inventory tightened to a three-month supply.

Sioux Empire golf fans can save this summer with the Townsquare Media 2026 VIP Golf Card, which gives one 18-hole round (half cart included on most courses) at 12 local courses for $177.

The card, valued at $616.50, will go on sale Friday, March 13 and expires Oct. 31.

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.