Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Good Earth State Park will host Prairie Fest, a full day of Dakota grassland activities this weekend that includes bird banding at 8 a.m., guided prairie hikes, native plant talks, live music (and food trucks) for all ages.

Third Day Matcha, a mobile cart making matcha lattes from tea imported from Japan, will expand with a trailer this fall and is serving iced drinks today at two Cherapa Place pop-ups, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Combine and 4 to 7 p.m. at Pomegranate’s Farmers Market.

Promising Futures Fund, started in Sioux Falls to help high-poverty schools, supports students with book clubs, field trips, and family engagement nights across 21 schools and recently extended its programs to Rapid City.

A one-mile stretch of 271st Street between Cliff and Southeastern will close Monday, Aug.

31 for two months for crews installing a steel casing pipe under railroad tracks. Detours will run via Cliff, 57th and Hwy 11 and the road is expected to reopen by the end of October.

An Avera-sponsored report warns about the dangers of kratom—a natural herbal supplement used to ease pain and fatigue that can lead to addiction and withdrawal.

In South Dakota, it is legal for those 21 or older if its 7-OH content is below 2% and safety labeling is provided.

The first residents moved into the initial phase of Founder's Crossing in southeast Sioux Falls on Aug.

20. The senior living community will add 42 villas by spring and expand to 146 units by 2028 or 2029, featuring rental options and close access to a Sanford Health clinic & Lewis Drug store.