Good Day
Sioux Falls
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Funeral director Tim Bachman, known as Bubbles the Clown at Shriners, is retiring after 40 years of service, leaving a legacy of compassion and humor that guided local families through loss + inspired youth to embrace a unique calling. KTIV
- ➤ Yesterday, over 460 volunteers joined Sioux Empire United Way’s Day of Action—completing 35 projects and contributing 934 hours of service by cleaning, landscaping, and organizing supplies for local nonprofits. Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation, the event highlighted strong community support. SiouxFalls.Business
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls-based Soukup Construction acquired Asphalt Surfacing Company on May 1, expanding its local expertise in earthwork and paving. The family-run firms combine complementary services to offer streamlined project coordination locally. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ The Good Earth Farm won a $25K prize from Expansion Capital Group on May 1 in a contest run by a Sioux Falls-based fintech company to honor small business impact. The funding will build a commercial kitchen to expand its wood-fired pizza and event catering services (key to its growth). SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls will start a $1 million repair on I-29's southbound lane Tuesday, May 5 with traffic controls in place (ramps remain open). Traffic is expected to normalize by Friday, May 8 as the project wraps up later this month. KXRB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls restaurants are serving new menus this May, including Rivage Oak Kitchen's happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close, while coffee shops participate in the inaugural Sioux Empire Bean Battle to support The Community Outreach. Several eateries host themed events and giveaways. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Through April in Sioux Falls, building permits totaled $297.5 million (down from $347.5 million in 2025) and included 116 single-family permits, with 78 issued in April, marking the best month since 2022. Overall permit numbers remained near last year's level despite lower commercial values. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Family Fun Cruise
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Roxi & Co — Free dog waste dispenser for the first 250 guests — Cruise the Sioux Empire with local families and enjoy fun activities while supporting local businesses.
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