Good Day
Sioux Falls
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls is revamping the historic McKennan Park wading pool into a modern water play area with a two-person slide and updated bathhouse (featuring five new restrooms and a concessions area) and it is set to open in early June with free admission to families. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls will host the annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at seven sites — including Falls Park and Rotary Park — and Friends of the Big Sioux River will host Party for the Planet at Sertoma Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At its annual Founders Day event in March, Startup Sioux Falls honored local founders and supporters as nearly 400 startups and over 600 community partners drove growth. The group’s downtown hub saw daily usage rise 50% and event bookings increase sevenfold (a sign of rising local momentum). SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Regional Airport will not move ahead with its planned C-store after feasibility studies showed that traffic, competition and local demographics would require a subsidy. Officials said they will explore other development options as the airport expands. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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80s Dance Party Sioux Falls
8-11 p.m. — Bigs Bar — $15 admission — Dance the night away to classic 80s hits while sporting your best retro outfits.
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We Will Rock With You - A Night of Queen & Michael Jackson
8 PM – 1 AM — Orpheum Theater Center — Ticket prices vary — A spectacular tribute concert featuring the greatest hits from Queen and Michael Jackson.
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Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k
Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k — All Day — Sioux Falls, South Dakota — Registration required — Participate in a community-focused running event with options for all ages.
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