Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The Teddy Bear Den hosts its 3rd annual Beer, Bourbon and Beef festival at Sanford Barn on Sunday, June 1 from 4pm to 8pm—attendees will sample craft beer, rare bourbons and fire-roasted beef while helping raise funds for a program that supports low-income, immigrant and teen pregnant women. Tickets are $50 for single entry or $400 for a table of up to 8 friends.

Sioux Falls is hosting the 35th annual Project NICE/KEEP this week to help residents discard unwanted items and lower neighborhood nuisance concerns.

The event covers defined areas (the NICE border runs from 26th Street north to 33rd Street south, Southeastern Avenue west to Veterans Parkway east, while the KEEP border stretches from Russell Avenue north, 18th Street south, I-29 west to West Avenue east) and involves teams from several City departments.

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to an apartment fire on Sunday morning that resulted in a dog's death, and police investigated a crash on E 33rd Street on Saturday that reportedly involved alcohol and damaged two parked cars.

Officials are monitoring severe weather today — residents should stay alert as conditions change.

A Sioux Falls man fell victim to a scam on April 24 when a caller posing as a bank employee persuaded him to empty his account and deposit his funds into a new bank account+ his bank is now working to recover the lost money.

Sarah Alfano is a professor, gardener and musician at SDSU who manages her family-run greenhouse Medary Acres in Brookings — a local staple since 1952 — and she will perform with her band Hot Freaks in Sioux Falls at the That Sounds Decent concert on June 28th.

Yesterday, Augustana University and Lloyd Cos. broke ground on Foundation Heights, a $12M apartment building for students inspired by the late Craig Lloyd.

The four-story project will house over 100 students, with completion planned for fall 2026 — a key step in the university's campus development strategy — as demand for student housing grows.

The Rosebud Sioux Tribe declared a state of emergency on April 28 because severe weather damaged several communities on the reservation.

President Kathleen Wooden Knife announced the decision on the tribe’s Facebook page.

Avera Health and Owens & Minor Inc. opened a new 330,000-square-foot integrated service center at Foundation Park in northwest Sioux Falls—ribbon cutting is set for 4:30 p.m. today on West Memory Circle.

The facility will house key Avera services and distribute essential medical and surgical supplies to healthcare organizations across five states while employing about 50 people.

International Jazz Day Celebration with Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra

Evening — South Dakota Symphony — Tickets available — Celebrate the debut of Sioux Falls' premier big band with an unforgettable performance of jazz.

Sioux Falls Home Expo

2-6 p.m. — Sioux Falls Arena — Free admission — Discover great savings on home improvement projects and connect with local and national vendors.

Saturday Morning Community Group

3:30-5 p.m. — Invitation Church — Email for cost info — Enjoy food and community while fostering accountability and belonging.

Conservation in Action Tour

4-6:30 p.m. — Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG — Registration required — Experience innovative farming and conservation practices through hands-on activities in the Great Plains.

Avera Race Against Cancer

8-9 a.m. — Avera McKennan Fitness Center — Registration fee applies — Race to support local cancer care with activities for all ages and fitness levels.

Good Shot Judy Presents A Century of Swing

N/A — May 12 — Washington Pavilion — $59.43 plus taxes and fees — Experience the smooth sounds of the Big Band Era with classics like 'Beyond the Sea' and 'Fly Me to the Moon'.

Pop Up Fabric Boutique

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Hyatt Place Sioux Falls – South — Free entry — Explore the latest fabric collections from top brands while mingling with local designers.

Funkin Friday with Funk-UH-Fried

7-11 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — Celebrate the debut of the revamped Funk-UH-Fried band and enjoy a night of funky tunes and dance.

Men's Bible Study

7:30-9 a.m. — Scooter's Coffee — Free entry — Engage in a video series exploring the biblical transition from Isaac to Jacob.

Night Ranger Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Alliance — $63.43 to $252.15 — Experience a night of classic rock with Night Ranger, including a VIP meet & greet.