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Sioux Falls
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local arborist’s guide, 'Your Neighborhood Guide to Trees of All Saints & McKennan Park,' features photos from May 16 that show historic trees in All Saints and McKennan Park. It spotlights an elm planted in 1908 and the tallest Bur Oak in the state for residents to enjoy. Argus Leader
- ➤ Drivers in Sioux Falls may face delays today on South Minnesota Avenue as the northbound lane between 69th Street and La Quinta Circle is closed for concrete repairs - the project is set to last one week. Officials advise motorists to slow down and use alternate routes. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The former David’s Bridal building on 41st Street was demolished to clear the way for a new Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant. Construction will begin soon with an opening planned later this year or early 2027. KXRB
- ➤ Boss' Pizza and Chicken reopens today on the west side with new owner-operators (Mike and Sandra Shelburg). The renovated 26th Street location offers carryout and delivery to Tea and will soon feature free Thanksgiving chicken meals. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Jackie Payne will host a Business Sense Workshop for the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 26 at noon—offering practical networking tools for professionals at all career stages. She brings over 25 years of leadership experience and is known for creating genuine connections. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Smithfield Foods announced its new $1.3 billion plant (at Foundation Park) on a 200-acre site in northwest, and workers expressed excitement over improved accessibility and advanced automation. The facility could open as soon as late 2028, promising continued local jobs. SiouxFalls.Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A report commissioned by Experience Sioux Falls showed that in 2025, 3.4 million visitors spent $1.2 billion in Sioux Falls, supporting 10,276 jobs and generating $126 million in tax revenue. It noted daily spending of $3.3 million that bolstered local retail and services. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ POET Biofuels + Antora Energy launched one of the world’s largest thermal energy storage plants in Big Stone City on May 21. The 5-gigawatt-hour facility, built next to POET’s ethanol plant, uses wind energy stored as heat in carbon blocks to boost local jobs and production. Argus Leader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Board of Regents approved a 2.4% tuition increase for the 2026–27 academic year to fund technology upgrades and strengthen security, while a 5% increase applies to South Dakota Mines. These changes aim to bolster student support at public universities. KTIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city's Downtown Whistle Reduction Project will begin May 26 at the Eighth Street and Weber Avenue rail crossing — detours will direct vehicles to Sixth Street — as crews install crossing gates, warning systems and signal equipment to meet federal quiet zone standards until late July. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ Starting Tuesday, May 26 at 8:30 a.m., multiple streets face lane restrictions due to construction from MJ Dalsin, TSB, Precision Dirtworks, and Northwest Corp, with work ending between May 28 and June 9; drivers should use caution + follow detour signs. City of Sioux Falls
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Travel South Dakota has launched the Agritourism Adventures Passport as part of its Passport Program featuring 40 check-in locations at farms, dairies, and ranches statewide. Visitors earn points through GPS-based check-ins that can be redeemed for rewards. 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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