Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Familyfest Fun Cruise will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will visit city stops where families can pick up free swag bags and join in local activities and prize drawings. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Corvette Club announced that Hot Summer Nites returns downtown on July 15 to the CNA Surety Building parking garage. The family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, games plus a fundraiser for local veterans before members head to the Black Hills Corvette Classic in Spearfish. Argus Leader
- ➤ Sioux Falls bike community will celebrate Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15 with free bus fare for cyclists and coffee stations along commuter routes provided by Spoke-N-Sport (the National Weather Service forecasts sunny weather with an 80° high). Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Inca Bar opened yesterday next to Inca Mexican Restaurant at 3312 S. Holly Ave. and offers a full liquor license plus a featured appetizer menu and big screen TVs; owners Oscar Cadena & Angelina Espino built a connecting doorway to serve both regulars and new guests. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jo Dee Messina will perform at Washington Pavilion on Sunday, Sept. 27. Pre-sale tickets are available May 14 at 10 a.m. with the code PEPPER and general tickets start May 15 at 10 a.m. KXRB
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls will get two new murals and free concerts this summer. The indoor mural by Les Cotton at the T. Denny Sanford Hospitality Center is due by June 4, while the outdoor piece by Rough Edge Collective (being created late June to early July) adds color ahead of 50 free Levitt concerts running from June 4 through Sept. 12. KXRB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dakota Wesleyan University expanded its Associate of Science nursing program by moving into a new facility at 817 W. Russell St. in Sioux Falls; the updated space doubles classroom size, adds a simulation room and faculty offices, and offers ample parking to support rising enrollment this fall. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls School District will adjust assessments for grades K-12 next school year to remove redundant tests and add new evaluations (based on staff and expert recommendations). Officials will meet monthly to maintain consistent standards across classrooms. Argus Leader
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ This week’s Up-and-Comer in Sioux Falls is Jordin Edwards, a wealth management services relationship manager at First Bank & Trust. Her background in marketing and family business inspires her to help local clients and employers feel confident about their financial future & support community nonprofits. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a 9.5% rate increase for Xcel Energy starting July 1, 2026, adding about $13.48 monthly to a typical residential bill and refunding earlier overcharges. The move affects roughly 107,000 customers, cuts the proposed hike by 41%, and freezes rates until Jan. 1, 2029. KXRB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A house on the south side of Sioux Falls sold for $1.1M during the week of April 20. The 4,500 sqft ranch walkout, built in 2017 in Prairie Hills West (with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a covered deck and a custom firepit), led the top ten property sales report. SiouxFalls.Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Augustana Vikings, after winning the NSIC Tournament, will play Missouri Southern tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in Joplin — while the South Dakota Coyotes, after capturing their first Summit League title, will face Nebraska in Lincoln on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. KXRB
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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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