Good Day
Sioux Falls
Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fridays on the Plaza returns this summer with live music and food trucks at 12th Street Plaza starting May 29 and running through August 28. The event invites community members to enjoy lunch outdoors after work, and it is sponsored by CCL Label Food and Beverage. KXRB
- ➤ Starting Monday, May 11, construction along South Cleveland and 26th Streets will cause detours and lane closures in Sioux Falls plus downtown, North Phillips Avenue will close at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12 for hydrant repairs. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sunbird Metal Works acquired Prairie Dance, a longstanding local metal art business, on May 11, preserving its unique metal decor production at Sticks and Steel while expanding its custom offerings for local retailers and online customers, according to officials. SiouxFalls.Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tourism officials report that high gas prices haven’t slowed visitors like the Foley family, who drove to the Black Hills to explore landmarks & parks. Upcoming events including the Real America Birthday Bash in Rapid City and fireworks at Mount Rushmore will boost summer tourism. KTIV
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New home listings in Sioux Falls dropped 18.6 percent in April as home sellers stayed off the market, with only 424 homes listed compared to 521 last year. Average home prices rose about 5 percent and closed sales edged up 1.9 percent. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Carolyn Wonderland Live Concert
7:00 p.m. — Levitt at the Falls — Free entry — Experience the soulful sounds of Carolyn Wonderland with her blend of blues, Tex-Mex, and rock 'n' roll.
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Pastime Classic Baseball Tournament
8 a.m. — Sanford Diamonds — $600 per team — Compete in a thrilling 10-14U baseball tournament with top-notch facilities and live-streaming options.
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