Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The Maze Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept.

12 at Burkman Farm to honor Spencer Thorsland with games, food, bounce houses, and more, benefiting families facing pediatric cancer. Donations for the silent auction can be arranged through the This Is The Way Foundation.

Fernson’s Totally Rad Pizza opens Saturday at the Harvester Building at 196 E.

Sixth St. (Downtown) The new venue from Fernson Brewing will serve pizza, sandwiches, and offer a pinball lounge for a fun dining experience.

Nick’s Gyros will open its new location on June 25 at 3501 E.

10th St. + The restaurant is finalizing construction and training its team to serve the east side community.

A national travel website named Sioux Falls the coolest city in South Dakota, citing Falls Park + a vibrant downtown with art, trails and diverse dining options.

Local residents say the parks and community events have long made the city a lively place to be.

The state board approved up to $30 million in tax rebates to Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. for its $1.29 billion project that will move operations from downtown to northern Sioux Falls near I-29 and I-90, raising total state support to $42 million and adding advanced automation.

Chloe Dabney, a 14-year-old Brandon Middle School student, won the state civics bee yesterday at Augustana University and will advance to the National Civics Bee Championship in Washington this fall (sponsored by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce).

Starting at 8:30 a.m. Monday, June 15, the outside southbound lane of South Cliff Avenue between Otonka Trail and 49th Street will be intermittently closed for driveway work by Alliance Construction.

Traffic control will be removed by Monday, July 6 — drivers should use caution and consider alternate routes.

Local officials advise households to review emergency plans, locate safe shelters and sign up for weather alerts to prepare for tornado warnings.

The safety guidelines, issued for all South Dakota communities, aim to keep residents prepared and informed.

LifeScape has listed its nearly seven-acre central campus with two buildings at 2501 and 2505 W.

26th St. for sale starting mid-2027 at $9.9 million. Proceeds will support future growth as the nonprofit builds a new children’s campus near North Career Avenue and West 34th St.

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.

Dakota Challenge Girls Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $305-$355 — Compete in this exciting basketball tournament for girls ages 10 to 17.

Summer Developmental Track Meets

5-8 p.m. — Lincoln High School — Free entry — Enjoy a variety of track and field events for all ages, including parents, in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

2026 NC1178 Annual Meeting

8 a.m.-2 p.m. — SDSU Extension — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Attend the annual meeting for the NC1178 group in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

2026 Rock The Country Festival - 2 Day Pass

11:59 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Ticket Purchase Required — Experience a dynamic lineup featuring Kid Rock, Staind, and more at this exciting festival.

Rock The Country Festival

2 PM — W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds — Connect with fellow fans at this concert featuring top country artists.

Rick Monroe and The Hitmen Concert

7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — All ages welcome — Rock out to Rick Monroe & The Hitmen's high-energy southern rock show filled with real stories and grit.

Andrea Ross & Her Big Band Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Levitt at the Falls — Free concert — Experience the magic of song with Andrea Ross & Her Big Band as part of the July 4th celebrations.

Breakthrough Basketball Shooting & Ball Handling Camp

Shooting & Ball Handling Camp — Jul 7-9 — University of Sioux Falls — $97 for observing coaches — Improve your basketball skills and confidence with high-intensity drills.

7-on-7 High School Football Tournament

8-4 p.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $350 for 1 team — Compete in a high school only 7-on-7 football tournament with divisions for large school, small school, and JV.