Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Arena will host the Wildest Banquet Auction on Thursday, April 9 to raise funds for McCrossan Boys Ranch. The Hawaiian-themed event features a tribute to Jimmy Buffett + Polynesian Paradise Dancers, with tropical food and island-inspired drinks to support youth programs. KXRB
- ➤ The Kuehn Park Family Aquatic Center in Sioux Falls will start a $13.2 million renovation by mid-April (extras include new slides, a larger play structure, and a climbing wall) with the revamped facility opening during the 2027 summer season. The current pool remains open for the upcoming summer. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls is busy this weekend as Skyforce plays today at 6:30 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon, 59th Sioux Empire Sportsman’s Show runs Mar. 12 to 15 at the arena, and the 46th St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches downtown on Saturday, Mar. 14 with Grand Marshal Kelly Grogan (a firefighter). KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Trade is connecting local businesses with international markets by running export education and trade missions; its upcoming Midwest Agricultural Export Summit on Aug. 12 in Sioux Falls highlights global opportunities + encourages local participation through new membership options. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Top Hat Bar & Lounge is set to relocate after its lease at 508 S. First Ave. is not renewed; owner Andrea Shaw (since 2006) plans to find a new venue that keeps its warm, inviting style, preserving a piece of local history. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ On March 10, six startups and five student teams were honored with the Governor's Giant Vision awards by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry. The event recognized local innovation in carbon capture, agtech, and medical imaging, marking longstanding entrepreneurial achievement. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Smithfield Foods unveiled renderings for a new pork plant — scheduled to open in 2028 — at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls, just south of Highway 130. The City Planning and Development Department presented the design concept on Feb. 17. Argus Leader
- ➤ Tim Norling (34), POET’s director of merchandising, was named this week’s Up-and-Comer. Hailing from Centerville with an agriculture background, he works on his family farm and supports projects with his church and Feeding South Dakota while bringing state champion dairy cattle judging experience to his role. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls-based Interstate Office Products earned a record-setting industry honor for strong customer satisfaction and community commitment, noted by CEO Sheila Casiello after volunteer efforts with Feeding South Dakota and Habitat for Humanity last fall. It will build on this success in the coming months. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Mayor’s Youth Council is accepting applications from local high school juniors + seniors for a seat on a monthly meeting council; applicants must submit forms by Saturday, Apr. 4 as the first session will begin in September. City of Sioux Falls
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds South Dakota’s emergency rooms have an average wait time of 113 minutes, the second shortest nationwide. The report also shows the U.S. has the fewest hospitals per capita globally + key data from the World Health Organization, World Population Review, and other sources. KXRB
- ➤ Sanford Health sponsored a guide comparing ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) with traditional group plans and other health benefit options, showing how employees can choose their coverage. The guide was released March 10 to help readers explore their benefits. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 4,700 sqft ranch walkout (built in 2007) near Bakker Crossing Golf Course sold for $935,000 for the week of Feb. 16. County records show the five-bedroom home south of Sioux Falls ranks as the top property sale. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Cinderella
7-10 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticketed event — Experience the magical Broadway-style ballet adaptation of Cinderella with stunning performances and breathtaking choreography.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Noble Gnarble
7-8:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticketed event — Dive into an underwater adventure full of imagination and heart!
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