Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Bowen Fladland, 36, was indicted on first-degree murder for killing his mother, Marlene Fladland, 70, on July 5—her body was found in the front yard of her Clark residence—and he will face a hearing on July 21 at 1:30 p.m. while he is held on a $500,000 cash bond.

Today, Rock the Country begins with Kid Rock and Nickelback headlining a two-day festival on the north side of the fairgrounds—where parking passes cost $40 online and cash is only accepted for parking while tickets, ranging from $99.99 on Friday to $109.99 on Saturday, are delivered electronically. Attendees using rideshare will park at the nearby PREMIER Center for a $20 pass and catch a free shuttle, and camping options are also available online.

Sioux Falls City Council approved a $5 million loan on Tuesday, July 15th to support an expansion at Sioux Falls Regional Airport that will add four new gates to its seven existing ones—construction may begin in August if additional funding is secured.

Sioux Falls is welcoming more tourists this summer as visitors enjoy Falls Park and downtown attractions.

Experience Sioux Falls CEO Teri Schmidt said hotel bookings, dining, and local activities have grown to even surpass those in the Black Hills — a sign of strong local tourism amid travel challenges.

The U.S. Postal Service will end mailing services at Lewis Drug and Hy-Vee stores in Sioux Falls starting Sept.

30. This change will leave only two post offices—320 S. Second Ave. and 2501 S. Louise Ave.—to offer postage services as the Postal Service cuts back on retail locations nationwide.

Sioux Falls will trim its budget by up to $10 million over three years due to state limits on property tax growth, cutting library hours and closing outdoor pools after the first weekend in August — Mayor TenHaken is set to present the full 2026 budget on July 24 at Carnegie Town Hall, with the City Council set to review the cuts in September.

South Dakota’s public university regents endorsed nearly $32 million in ongoing funding requests aimed at repairs, maintenance, insurance, cybersecurity and technology expenses — with an additional $8.5 million sought for one-time costs including a cloud-based accounting system conversion. Gov. Larry Rhoden will review the proposals and recommend them to lawmakers before final decisions next March for the 2027 budget year starting July 1.

Sioux Falls will host the Summit League Basketball Championships through 2029 after the league approved a three-year contract extension at the Denny Sanford Premier Center.

The extension means the tournament will remain in town for 21 straight years with the 2026 games scheduled from March 4-8 — and the event has boosted local business with over $90 million in economic impact since 2009.

Sioux Falls will host the Summit League basketball tournament through 2029 after the league extended its agreement with the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on Thursday.

The event has been held annually since 2009 and the 2026 games will be played March 4—8 to further its record of strong local support.

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.

Dyer Davis Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Levitt at the Falls — Food vendors on-site — Enjoy electrifying southern blues rock from Dyer Davis and opening act Supermassive Black Holes.

Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour

1-4 p.m. — Downtown Sioux Falls — Ticket purchase required — Discover local culinary delights while exploring the city's rich history.

Aaron Tippin Live Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Alliance — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic country hits from a legendary artist known for his heartfelt lyrics.

First Friday Artists at the Studio

5-8 p.m. — Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts — Free entry — Discover new and warehoused artwork while engaging with local artists during a vibrant community event.

Bones Owens Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Rock out with Bones Owens at Bigs Bar where blues-infused Southern rock meets electrifying live vibes.

Four Winds Music & Art Fest

Varied hours — Downtown Sioux Falls — Admission TBA — Experience a vibrant mix of music and art from talented local artists and bands.

Dessa Live Performance

7 PM-1 AM — Levitt at the Falls — Tickets required — Enjoy a night with Dessa, a captivating singer, rapper, and writer known for her engaging performances.

Sunny Sweeney Live in Sioux Falls

7-11 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt country tunes with Texas-born artist Sunny Sweeney.