Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Enterprise Institute launched the Dakota Seed Fund to give local startups early-stage capital with investments ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 as they meet set milestones. MarketBeat contributed $50,000 to help founders stay in South Dakota & build on early progress. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Midco signed a five year multistate connectivity deal on May 19 to boost AI infrastructure via a route covering the north side of Sioux Falls, Ellendale, and Chicago— an agreement that provides more than 500 circuits and 200 terabits of capacity to help data centers grow reliably. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls native Jackson Lunstra will be featured as this week’s Up-and-Comer on Friday, May 29. The 24-year-old customer care supervisor at Furniture Mart USA, who previously managed a local pizza chain, builds his career on strong community ties (showing his commitment to home). SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Over Easy, a brunch restaurant by The Attic Restaurant Group, will open June 6 at Dawley Farm Village (5722 E. 18th St.) and offer penny mimosas and a kids-eat-free deal for opening weekend. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Sioux Falls must navigate several road closures due to ongoing construction. Ellis Road lanes close Monday, May 25 for about two weeks while North Minnesota, West Blackhawk, & South Sheldon lanes already had closures, and West Russell repairs begin today with work expected until October 2026. KXRB
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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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