Good Day
Sioux Falls
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SDN Communications featured profiles of Tammy Grinnell, Brianna Steinberg, and Brittany Haiar in a sponsored release published on Monday, May 4. The piece highlights their career paths and contributions to the local tech industry. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dell Rapids Museum hosts a 1920s speakeasy fundraiser on Saturday, May 9 at 317 E. 4th St starting 7 p.m.; live jazz, four signature cocktails, and a costume contest will support museum maintenance. Tickets cost $20 advance + $25 at the door. KXRB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls’ visitor industry is on the rise as local attractions—like the new Reptile Adventure Zoo exhibits and downtown SculptureWalk—boost hotel occupancy and tourism numbers. Businesses and city officials see a strong summer ahead with more events and outdoor venues drawing visitors from across the region. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls road work is underway on Veterans Parkway and West 12th Street — lane closures began May 4 for paving and repair — while a sidewalk improvement on Louise Avenue starts today. Crews expect traffic changes to continue until late June. KXRB
- ➤ Crews from City of Sioux Falls Light & Power are reducing the East Tenth Street viaduct to one lane of westbound traffic for light pole maintenance — drivers should use caution on Franklin Avenue and Second Avenue until work ends today. City of Sioux Falls
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Amy Stockberger Real Estate is rolling out its new Lifetime Home Hub this month, which catalogs home systems — sends maintenance reminders, flags recalls and offers repair estimates to help protect your home. The system connects clients with local Home Support Team partners during storms and for projects in Sioux Falls. SiouxFalls.Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fifty runners (invited only) competed in the TutHell 50K at Tuthill Park on May 3, completing 100 laps on a 0.31 mile loop to raise funds for local charities and meet a $10,000 goal. Winners have not been announced yet. KXRB
- ➤ A study finds Sioux Falls now offers nine full golf courses in the city and over a dozen in nearby towns (a surprising count for a metro this size). Golfers have varied options for play on courses with different designs. KXRB
- ➤ Former Canton wrestling coach Nick Joslyn died on Monday, May 4 (age 69) in Lincoln, Nebraska; he coached for 37 years, led his team to its first state championship, and was inducted into the SD Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018. Argus Leader
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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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