Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls hosted its 10th Annual Mash Madness event in March, drawing 2,781 votes and setting records in craft beer, cocktail, and nonalcoholic drink sales. Altered Species Ales, Ironwood Steakhouse, and Perch won their categories, contributing to an estimated $295,000 economic impact + $70,000 in direct sales. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls held its 9th Annual Mash Madness drink competition Tuesday (April 7) as local bars showcased over 30 creative drinks. Nearly 8,000 beverages were served while winners for craft beer, craft cocktail, and non-alcoholic drinks were celebrated downtown. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local ice cream maker Katz Creem captures Sioux Falls taste buds with rare, ever-changing flavors now available at Pomegranate Market, Look’s Marketplace, and Sioux Falls Food Co+op. Owner Blaine Styles makes only 40 pints at a time and will launch his ice cream truck on the west side soon. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Levitt at the Falls announced its Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ All My Relatives Festival was selected to join the Smithsonian Festival of Festivals—part of U.S. 250th Anniversary celebrations. The Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250 initiative funds the project that will showcase Indigenous arts. KTIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls School District has appointed 32 members to a facilities task force (meeting today and on April 22, May 6 and May 20 at the Instructional Planning Center) to review school facility needs; Donovan Group will report findings by August before a bond election in April 2027. Argus Leader
- ➤ Sioux Falls native Lauren Teller returned from Washington, D.C. to begin her role as director of alumni engagement and event services at Augustana University on April 7. The 24-year-old alumna also mentors through Lutheran Social Services to help strengthen ties among alumni and the local community. SiouxFalls.Business
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls began planting 5,000 trees using a $3 million USDA grant for its five-year CommuniTree Assistance Program in low-canopy areas; crews work block by block for about two weeks (weather permitting) to expand the urban forest and offset damage from Emerald Ash Borer. City of Sioux Falls
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness introduced Kinotek, a 3D camera system that evaluates movement during an overhead squat in 15 minutes. Members can use the free assessment and get personalized exercise tips at the Performance Center and Avera McKennan Fitness Center. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Commercial real estate veteran Ryan Tysdal launched his new business, Tysdal Commercial, with a four-person team. The firm will use a temporary office at 7400 S. Bitterroot Place until construction finishes on a new building later this summer at 57th Street and Oxbow Avenue. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A house in Brandon sold for $705,000, making it the highest-priced sale for the week of March 16. The 3,400-square-foot ranch walkout built in 1998 sits on a corner lot one block from a park, according to county records. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Grave Solace Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Free entry — Get ready to rock out with MAUL, SUREFIRE, GRAVE SOLACE, and more at this wild night of music!
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Midtown Coffee Radio Hour Season Finale
7:30-9 p.m. — ICON Sioux Falls — In-person event — Celebrate the season finale of the Midtown Coffee Radio Hour with great local entertainment.
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