Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Local businesses supported Sunday’s Beer, Bourbon and Beef fundraiser to help The Teddy Bear Den serve 1,700 moms by raising funds that went toward cribs and mattresses for low-income pregnant women.

Board member Loghin Welch said the event (which featured live music from GoodRoad) thanked key sponsors including longtime supporter Tom Slattery.

Gage Matzen is riding a 4,228-mile route on the TransAmerica Trail after leaving Tea in early May to raise funds for the Veterans Community Project that aids homeless veterans.

He is set to finish in early August in Astoria and has joined other cyclists from around the world—his ride supports veterans in Sioux Falls.

Jamee Kattner from Huron was crowned Miss South Dakota this Saturday night in Brookings after twenty competitors vied for the title; she earned a $13,000 scholarship + a $500 South Dakota Strong award and will represent South Dakota at the Miss America pageant in September.

Madeleine Scott founded South Dakota Ballet as the state's first professional ballet company, but lost donors forced cancellation of a planned Nutcracker collaboration this year—raising concerns over funding for the local arts scene.

The company will host a summer intensive program at capacity, and city arts coordinator Maren Engel is implementing new strategies to support Sioux Falls' creative community—despite ongoing budget challenges.

Avera honored hundreds of cancer survivors today at Prairie Center in Sioux Falls with a free meal and superhero theme—marking its 15th National Cancer Survivors Day celebration.

Survivors added their names to a survivor tree painting and listened to guest speakers who explained how the event helped them feel less alone in their journey.

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.

Intro Sioux Falls

4-7 p.m. — Great Shots — Free entry — Discover Sioux Falls through neighborhoods, attractions, and networking with local professionals.

Do Portugal Circus

7:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — The Empire Mall — Pre-sale tickets available — Experience breathtaking stunts and family-friendly fun under the big top.

South Dakota's Laziest Race

10 AM – 1 PM — JJ's Wine, Spirits & Cigars — Donation-based entry — Embrace your inner couch potato at this light-hearted 0.5K for a great cause.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Trail Ridge Senior Living Community — Free entry — Explore one of the highest-rated senior living communities and discover exceptional dining and activities.