Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Carla’s Flower Farm, Polar Bites and Roxie & Co. are joining forces on 41st Street after the closure of Cliff Avenue for the new Interstate 229 project made it hard for customers to reach them.

They have planted over 700 native plants and plan to improve the boulevard while construction continues for the next two years—business owners say better traffic flow will boost sales once the work is done.

Sioux Falls police investigated four shootings that happened over the weekend—one on south Majestic View Place where a man was shot in the leg after an argument, another near 11th Street and 2nd Avenue where a bystander was shot in the pelvic area during a fight, and two more on Sunday evening near 12th Street and Summit Avenue where one man was grazed by a bullet, with no arrests made and no life-threatening injuries reported.

Extreme heat caused several roads around Sioux Falls to buckle as concrete on Interstate 29 near Brookings expanded — repair crews are working now to repair the damage — while cooler weather is expected to reduce the stress on the pavement.

Sioux Falls is seeing heavy road construction as crews repair sidewalks, driveways, and roads on 41st, Minnesota, West Madison, 264th, Cliff, and 85th Streets—work that will continue into 2026 and later with updates on sewer extensions and interchange upgrades.

Lane closures and traffic shifts are in place to keep commuters safe as projects progress.

Crews in Sioux Falls have been repairing nearly 20 buckled road areas caused by extreme heat since Thursday.

Street Operations Manager Dustin Hansen said repairs on North Cliff Avenue are underway and crews will likely finish by Wednesday — urging drivers to slow down and report any hazards for safety.

More than 100 state and local officials from states including South Dakota have asked the Senate to repeal the tax credits that pay companies to capture and store carbon dioxide—critics argue the credits waste taxpayer money and favor oil production, putting projects like the Summit carbon dioxide pipeline at risk.

Four sections of the southbound lanes on I-29 buckled over the weekend between exits 150—140 near Brookings due to extreme heat.

The South Dakota Department of Transportation reminded drivers on Monday to slow to 30 mph—temperatures are expected to drop with highs in the 70s.

Zoofari—an adults-only fundraiser by Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium—was held on June 23 to give guests behind-the-scenes access at the Great Plains Zoo, where they met ambassador animals, enjoyed global cuisine, and helped support animal care on both campuses.

The event ran from 5 to 9 p.m. with last admission at noon as the zoo closed early for preparations.

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.

WHEY JENNINGS at Bigs Bar Live

7-11 PM — Bigs Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable night with country artist Whey Jennings as he shares his musical journey and stories of redemption.