Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Fire and Rescue battled a house fire near the 3300 block of east 28th street Saturday just before 8 p.m.—an abundance of smoke came from the top floor as crews worked to control the flames.

Despite high heat on Saturday, people gathered downtown to celebrate Juneteenth—showing that the weather did not stop the community.

Grand Marshal Carl Teer urged everyone to stay hydrated while organizers provided canopies, misters, and free drinks—measures planned over the year.

Augustana University will launch a new Occupational Therapy Doctorate next fall that cuts the traditional three-year program to two years.

The accelerated hybrid program requires students to join lab immersions in the Twin Cities (a key step to meet regional demand).

Crews are finishing the new South Veterans Highway today on the southeast side, where they are draining a slough and hauling silt to pave the road for more traffic.

The highway — linking I-29 and I-90 — will soon ease commutes as the city expects an influx of nearly 10,000 new residents each year.

The Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead is hollowing out a mountain to build a tunnel for neutrino experiments that will beam particles from Fermilab in Batavia to detectors deep underground as part of a $3 billion project to study black hole birth.

Watercolor Still Life Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Gist Wine Shop — Reservation required — Enjoy an elevated evening of creativity with watercolor painting and natural wine.

Acton Children’s Business Fair Sioux Falls

4-6:30 p.m. — Startup Sioux Falls — $30 booth fee — Children launch their own startup businesses with booths at this engaging marketplace.

2025 That Sounds Decent Festival

3-10:30 p.m. — Levitt at the Falls — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant lineup of local artists and activities for all ages in this beloved Sioux Falls summer festival.

Legally Blonde Musical Performance

Time TBA — Orpheum Theater Center — $23.10 — Experience the charming journey of Elle Woods as she navigates Harvard Law School with style and determination.

Burton Cummings Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — $63.06 – $206.82 — Experience the magic of rock legend Burton Cummings live in concert.