Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Police handled 327 fireworks-related calls from July 3-5 — including 178 on July 4 — which is down from 350 calls last year as no citations were issued during the holiday weekend.

The Banquet in Sioux Falls is seeking volunteers to help with food service, phone assistance, and office tasks as many regular volunteers take summer vacations.

Volunteer work is needed at its downtown (900 E. 8th Street) and west side (710 North Marion Road) locations from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Savanna Osowski, a 22-year-old web developer at MarketBeat, began as an intern and became full time after graduating from Augustana in May, bringing her from Milbank to Sioux Falls.

She values her lively workplace and actively volunteers in local events (which tightens community ties).

Sioux Falls entrepreneur Cody Ulven launches his Banks & Duck slides at Scheels later this month; the patented design features dual straps and a contrasting sole for enhanced comfort after three years of development.

Sioux Falls metro saw its unemployment rate rise to 1.8 percent in May, with 3,179 people jobless, though it remains the nation's lowest.

The Sioux Falls Job Service will host weekly Career Connect events at the One Stop office from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. beginning July 9.

Sioux Falls will receive a $15 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund to transform underused urban land into community-designed green spaces near Falls Park — a project linked to recent City Council actions donating adjacent property for an adventure park.

Residents have noticed more rabbits in parks and backyards this summer, likely due to a mild winter and new green spaces from urban growth (factors that boost shelter for them), though experts say there is no official data showing an explosion.

Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco died peacefully on Monday, July 6 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind two sons (14 and 11) and a legacy of thoughtful service.

His family will hold a private funeral while planning a public celebration of his memory later this summer.

Sioux Falls now offers an online pet licensing system that mails tags to owners.

Pet licenses cost $5 annually if pets are spayed or neutered and $25 otherwise, are valid one to three years, and replace registration at vet clinics or the Law Enforcement Center (failure to license costs $107.50).

Today, lane closures begin on I-29 from mile marker 70 to 62 and on Highway 115 near Dell Rapids (as crews repair damaged concrete and asphalt) and are set to cause slower traffic during morning and afternoon rush hours until mid-November.

Minnehaha Community Water Corp. is partnering with Big Sioux Community Water System on a $170 million Shared Resources expansion — adding 8 million gallons per day this fall to support local growth — while an $80 million treatment plant with upgraded pipelines raises water bills to $135 monthly.

GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness has introduced course upgrades such as reopened holes, improved golf carts, and flexible tee times that support youth tours and expanded programs.

Members are invited to reserve tee times and enjoy family golf nights + special activities at select local courses.

A 7,600 sqft Cape Cod-style house built in 2012 by Deffenbaugh Homes sold for $2.9 million in Vista Ridge on July 7, 2026 + it sits on a 1-acre wooded lot south of Tomar Park and previously sold for $1.9 million.

Diamond Days Baseball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $1,000 per team — Compete in a thrilling 15U-18U baseball tournament at the beautiful Sanford Diamonds.

Summer Slam Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $305-$355 — A competitive tournament for boys and girls aged 10 to 17 featuring exciting basketball action.

SD Junior Football Camp

9-11:30 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $150 — Dive into a comprehensive contact football camp focusing on skills and team concepts for young athletes.

Comedy Night with The Unteachables

7-9 p.m. — Lucky's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with a lineup of talented comedians reflecting on education and life experiences.

Falls Brawl Basketball Tournament

8 a.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $305-$355 — Compete in the exciting Falls Brawl Basketball tournament for ages 10u to 17u.

Buckcherry Concert

7-11 p.m. — The District — Ticket prices vary — Experience high-energy rock music from Buckcherry live in Sioux Falls.

Greatest Show on H2O

7-9 p.m. — Catfish Bay Greatest Show On H2O! — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling water skiing tricks and a fun family-friendly stage show at one of Sioux Falls' top summer attractions.

Golden Girls Experience with Dueling Duo

6-9 p.m. — The Social — Ticketed event — Celebrate National Gorgeous Grandma Day with dueling pianos, an Italian dinner, and a night filled with trivia and costumes.

Nyberg's ACE 9th Annual Hot Classics Night

4-10 p.m. — Nyberg's ACE Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate classic cars with over 500 vehicles on display and live music in Sioux Falls' largest car show.

Sioux Empire Fair

Daily from 8 a.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Adults: $10, Children: $5, Free for kids under 5 — Experience a classic fair with rides, food, and fun for the whole family.