Good Day
Sioux Falls
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City outdoor pools will open May 29 at 1 p.m. weather permitting, offering open swim hours and lap swimming at Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center from 11 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. New swim lessons registration opens May 19 via lottery (available online) and annual swim passes are now on sale. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ Photos from past summers capture pool jumps at Drake Springs Family Aquatic Center, a cardboard boat race at Kuehn Park Pool, and outdoor concerts in Sioux Falls + candid moments at fairs that show the community’s lively summer spirit. Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Raising Cane’s has confirmed its first location in town and will begin construction in June at the former David’s Bridal property on 41st St. The fast-casual chain is set to open later this year or early next year, creating new jobs and boosting local revenue. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls-based A&B Business Solutions acquired a 50 percent stake in Oklahoma office technology firm JD Young Technologies on May 13, and there are no changes planned for customers (contracts and service teams remain the same) as the companies align brands to support future growth. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Hall of Fame announced ten inductees whose work in business, education, arts & philanthropy has shaped local life. They will be celebrated Sept. 11-12 in Chamberlain/Oacoma as tickets go on sale in July. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls native Jeremiah Murphy has spent over a decade photographing Indian rodeos in South Dakota (including events in Kyle) to document a fading tradition. His work shows community concern as attendance declines and local rodeos struggle to attract new fans. South Dakota News Watch
- ➤ Hot Summer Nites returns to downtown with over 400 Corvettes, music + community spirit on July 15 from 6 to 10 p.m. as the car show celebrates 30 years; the free event welcomes all Corvette owners and fans near 8th and Railroad. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls introduced a framework to guide arts and culture for the next decade and boost the creative economy. The plan—shaped by input from artists, educators, and community leaders—is set for review by City Council on Tuesday, May 19. SiouxFalls.Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota family farmers brace for a challenging season as diesel fuel and fertilizer prices surge to record highs; urea fertilizer tops $670 per ton & anhydrous ammonia nears $925 per ton. A survey shows nearly 70% of US farmers face cost challenges that may shrink yields and profits. KXRB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting Thursday, May 28, the Sioux Falls School District will serve free breakfast and lunch at six schools through Friday, Aug. 7 — meals will not be offered on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. KXRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls’ 114th Fighter Wing is flying F-16 jets above the city until today to sharpen skills with night vision goggles (flights usually end around 10:00 p.m.). KXRB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Avera is advancing stroke care by running clinical trials through StrokeNet that test treatments like apixaban versus aspirin in ASPIRE and CPAP after stroke in SleepSMART. It also will join MINUTE—a trial for a new brain bleed removal technique—to boost care at its Comprehensive Stroke Center and community hospitals. 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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605 Pop Culture Con
June 13-14 — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Ticket prices TBA — Celebrate pop culture while supporting a worthy cause in the heart of Sioux Falls.
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