Good Day
Sioux Falls
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls-based Expansion Capital Group hosted 'Beyond the Hype' AI event at Startup Sioux Falls’ MarketBeat Theater on May 27 (where CEO Tim Mages presented a $25,000 check to Nancy Kirstein of The Good Earth Farm) to fund a new commercial kitchen upgrade aimed at boosting revenue. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Hooters is shifting to a family-friendly, beach-themed rebrand and updating its uniforms (with more coverage) following a buyback of over 100 locations after a March 2025 bankruptcy. However, there are no confirmed plans for the chain to return to Sioux Falls at this time. KXRB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Board of Regents plans to start a systemwide strategy for AI use across public universities starting this summer to help students, faculty and staff learn to use AI in class and research. The board will pilot agentic AI this fall to reduce admin work (a way to ease tasks). Argus Leader
- ➤ Mount Marty University has launched online Master programs in biotech management and regulatory science to boost local bioeconomy growth. The programs (which have drawn nationwide interest and enrolled over 100 students) will host a mixer on June 11 at the Sioux Falls campus. SiouxFalls.Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls pet owners are warned not to leave dogs in hot parked cars this summer, as the interior can quickly rise to temperatures as high as 99°F (even on a 70°F day), putting pets at risk for deadly hyperthermia. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls mosquito control program will soon begin continuous treatments to reduce mosquitoes and protect residents from West Nile virus across 20 spray zones starting this summer. The program uses traps and safe (EPA-approved) spraying to monitor activity while residents can sign up for text alerts to get updates. City of Sioux Falls
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bread + Circus Sandwich Kitchen in downtown Sioux Falls has been named one of the Midwest's top ten sandwich shops by Midwest Living. The popular eatery offers a diverse selection of signature sandwiches and continues to attract local food fans. KXRB
- ➤ GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness is offering a busy summer of sports camps, free group classes, youth certification and discount events designed to keep families active. Programs run from early June through August and include PLAYEverything sessions plus free Sioux Falls Canaries games every Wednesday except June 17. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Central Bank is helping Sioux Falls homebuyers by offering $1,500 for closing costs on eligible home loans (IFA or SDH loans) and waiving fees on construction loans to reduce expenses; credits are also available for buyers in select neighborhoods with offers valid through June 15. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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