Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The Department of Education announced five regional teachers as winners for Teacher Appreciation Week—May 5-9—who are eligible to be named South Dakota Teacher of the Year.

Secretary Joseph Graves will visit their classrooms soon and a summer panel will choose one finalist to be the state’s candidate for the National Teacher of the Year Award.

A new penguin chick hatched on March 30 at the Great Plains Zoo and Aquarium and is now visible in the Humboldt penguin habitat as its parents, Pippa & Quince, carefully cared for it along with their three earlier chicks.

The zoo campus is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. while the butterfly house and aquarium are open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

On May 4th, state officials proposed converting a former Citibank campus in Sioux Falls into a new men’s prison with a project cost of $825 million; the plan—one of 14 being considered—aims to save 40 percent over a new build and boost rehabilitation efforts.

A WalletHub report rated South Dakota 45th for registered nurses by measuring salary, work conditions, and competition—with opportunity at 49 and work environment at 12.

The report warned that nurse shortages could worsen as the nation's aging population drives growth while doctors in the state ranked third.

Emily’s Hope announced plans to distribute 20,000 naloxone kits across South Dakota and said a proposed $56 million cut in grant funding may slow progress in reducing overdose deaths.

EMS Lieutenant Jaime Bartell in Tea stressed the need for naloxone to save lives — as his department uses it often and two kits are already at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls.

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.

Men's Bible Study at Invitation Church

7:30-9:00 a.m. — Scooter's Coffee — Free entry — Explore the video series from Isaac to Jacob while enjoying coffee with fellow men.

Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Cleburne Railroaders

6:35 p.m. — Sioux Falls Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of live baseball with the Canaries taking on the Railroaders.

Live Performance by CAKE

3:00-5:30 p.m. — W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds — Tickets from $35 — Experience a high-energy alternative rock show featuring iconic hits from CAKE.