Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Gage Matzen, a man from Tea, South Dakota, began a 4,200-mile bike ride on sabbatical from his engineering job to support veterans in the Sioux Falls area — he has ridden 550 miles so far while riding through daily storms in the Appalachian Mountains.

His fundraiser passed $5,000 — and he will raise his goal to $10,000 to boost help for the local Veterans Community Project.

FedEx Freight began operating in its new, bigger Sioux Falls facility at Foundation Park with a 76-door building — an upgrade from its old 49-door site — that has extra space for growth.

The company said the modern site will boost freight services and create local jobs.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall affecting over 280,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota—models include the F-150, Bronco, Expedition, and Navigator, with owner notifications scheduled for May 26 and free repairs provided.

Deuel School District was locked down Monday morning because of an indirect threat of a potential school shooter—after a thorough search nothing was found—so deputies and Game Fish and Parks officers stayed at the school for the rest of the day.

Hollie and Brock Scott will open Ark Academy at 3309 E.

26th St in the final Apple Tree building to care for infants through pre-kindergarten with low staff ratios and start care mid-June after renovations—an open house is planned for early June.

Sioux Falls high schools celebrated graduation today—students gathered with family and friends to honor the class of 2025—marking a milestone in their education.

AccuWeather forecasts that this summer will be hotter than normal in South Dakota with temperatures expected to be three degrees above average and nearly the entire state facing moderate to high drought risk—Sioux Falls already saw high temperatures reach the upper-80s in May, a trend that may lead to higher air conditioning costs and increased heat stress. This forecast implies that residents should be prepared for a challenging summer ahead.

A state-appointed group said the state's 1881 prison is overcrowded with 751 inmates in a space meant for 426 and warned conditions will get worse without a new facility.

They recommended a new 1,728-bed facility within 30 minutes of Sioux Falls (ten location ideas have been submitted) and noted that the 22-member task force (set to finish its work this summer before a special legislative session on July 22) will review its next steps.

Bryn Chivers, a Welsh rugby coach at Wayne State, downsized to Centerville after a life-changing visit to a local donut shop.

He led his team from Division 3 success to a Division 1 move and now commutes 150 miles daily—hosting college tournaments and mentoring players who later competed at the Olympics.

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.

Arts in Healing Exhibition

6-8 p.m. — Rehfelds Modern — Free entry — Explore artwork that promotes healing through visual arts from various local initiatives.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

12:30-2:00 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Tickets available — Experience the excitement as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life.

Lake Lorraine Farmers Market Networking Event

7:30-9 a.m. — The BLU on Lorraine — Free, open to all YPN members! — Connect over coffee and conversation with fellow young professionals.

Dance Night

Big Band Dances are usually held the second Friday of each month at the El Riad Shrine, 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls 57104. They are sponsored by the Ballroom Dance Club Sioux Falls and the El Riad Dance Club. The dances are open to the public. The cost is $15 per person, $7 with student ID.

SPREAD EAGLE with ALCHEMY Live

7-11 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Ticket info not provided — Rock out with the iconic sounds of SPREAD EAGLE and ALCHEMY at this energetic performance.

Father’s Day Steakhouse Dinner

5-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — Special pricing available — Celebrate fathers with a multi-course steakhouse dinner featuring seasonal flavors.

The Premiere Playhouse Announces New Location & Focus

Sioux Falls, South Dakota's leading educational community theatre announces relocation of operational headquarters as well as an expanded - but simplified - structure of programming through three distinct series: Mainstage, Underground, and Artist Development. This transition allows the non-profit theatre organization to expand its educational offerings, in an effort to increase their overall community impact.