Good Day
Sioux Falls
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The renovated McKennan Park wading pool and bathhouse open today with a zero-depth entry, slide+spray features, improved safety and family amenities. The $4.4 million upgrade, partly funded by local donors, includes restrooms, an indoor gathering space and expanded concessions. KXRB
- ➤ Downtown will host its Open Streets event on Friday, June 5 from 5–8 p.m. on Main Avenue (between 11th and 13th Streets) featuring an 18-hole mini golf course, food trucks and live music for all ages. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Prairie Family Business Association is hosting its NextGen Retreat (biennial) on Sept. 30-Oct. 1 to help family business leaders build leadership, communication, and trust skills. Attendees will gain actionable insights and network with peers to support smooth business transitions. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A family-owned liquor store that served the community for 28 years (located at 41st Street and Minnesota Avenue) will close this summer with its tentative last day on July 13. The owners sold the property and will announce future plans later. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A retired culinary arts teacher will open Zest Social House on West 12th Street in mid-to-late June. The cafe will serve coffee, ice cream, cooking classes and light fare, with local partners providing unique treats in a remodeled 35-seat space. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Weeks after reopening, Paramount Studio Cocktails & Food in downtown is drawing repeat guests with its refreshed look and two happy hour periods from 4 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. The lounge now offers comfortable seating and a private dining space to enhance the downtown experience. SiouxFalls.Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls has kicked off its annual mosquito control program, which targets West Nile virus risks with monitoring in 20 spray zones and safe, EPA-approved treatments from spring through October. Residents can sign up for spray alerts on the city website and reduce standing water in their yards+ KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls teens aged 14 to 19 can register for free summer workouts at Planet Fitness on West 41st and East 10th Street from June 1 through Aug. 31, as the gym aims to help them build healthy habits (parents can also get a one-day pass to explore the facility). KXRB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Food truck season is in full swing in Sioux Falls with more than 125 trucks offering diverse fare from Indian tacos to buffalo burgers. The guide will be updated all season to help locals book pop-ups + events. 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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