Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Bear Recreation Park will host an Easter Egg Trail Hunt on Friday, April 3 at 6:10 p.m. The event offers separate age groups for toddlers, youth, and teens and costs $5 per person (registration required) for families to enjoy scenic trails. KXRB
- ➤ The 11th Annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at Falls Park and six other local sites along the Big Sioux River; volunteers are encouraged to pre-register online or show up ready to help clean community spaces. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Seven women were honored at the 46th annual Women in Business event on March 24 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center; they were chosen from 55 nominees and received Women of Excellence awards from Sales & Marketing Executives Inc. of Sioux Falls. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Costco in Sioux Falls asked the city on Monday, Mar. 30 to rezone nearly 3 acres at 3800 S. Grange Ave for a planned parking lot expansion adding 265 spaces (the area south of the store is now a commercial storage facility). SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Silencer Central bought the vacant former Wells Fargo call center (4811 N. Fourth Ave.) on March 30 and plans to demolish the building later this year to expand parking and create a manufacturing park for firearms. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Yesterday, Diamond Mowers introduced the DM360, an all-in-one boom mower with joystick steering + all-wheel steer that gives crews a full view for safer roadside work in Sioux Falls. The locally made machine is aimed at boosting productivity for cities and contractors. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Early Bird will open a new Sioux Falls location at 3101 W. 41st St., replacing the former Jacky’s Burrito Express spot. Demolition starts this week and the restaurant, franchised by Fred and Amy Preator, will open in August with 40 new jobs. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Christopher and Banks will open a new 5,000 sqft store at Lake Lorraine in May while Aruma restaurant is set to open mid-April — part of a retail wave that includes Kirkland's conversion to Bed Bath and Beyond. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 13th annual ArtAbility exhibit sponsored by DAARB is scheduled for Friday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Underground in the Falls Center building, offering art for sale and refreshments along with a sensory-friendly viewing (12 to 3 p.m.) before the main event. City of Sioux Falls
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that DSU has named Dr. John R. Ballard as its new president on March 30; he will assume his role in June and brings extensive experience from his leadership at NIU. SiouxFalls.Business
TRANSIT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers at Sioux Falls Regional Airport move through security quickly today on a fully funded private screening program that keeps wait times short while other hubs suffer delays due to unpaid TSA staff & federal shutdown challenges. KXRB
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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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Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Iowa State Cyclones Women's Volleyball
12-4 p.m. — Sanford Pentagon — Sold out — Witness a thrilling spring volleyball match as the Cornhuskers take on the Cyclones.
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FRIENDS Night Out featuring Dueling Duo
6-10 p.m. — The Social — $75 — Celebrate your favorite show with live music, dinner, and nostalgic vibes at Central Perk.
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Zach Dresch Comedy Night
7-10 p.m. — Lucky's Club 224 — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Zach Dresch and special guests.
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2026 Homeschool Prom: Starry Night
7-11 p.m. — Laurel Ridge Barn — Ticket required — Enjoy a magical night under the stars with music, dancing, and lasting memories.
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Party for the Planet
10 AM – 2 PM — Sertoma Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with community activities and conservation efforts at the Big Sioux River.
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Jeremy Hegg Solo Performance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Trio Jazz Club — Check local listings — Enjoy an evening of soulful jazz tunes from Jeremy Hegg.
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The Music Man
7:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Check website for pricing — Enjoy a classic musical comedy as a salesman finds love in River City.
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