Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Ross Dress for Less will expand by opening its second 22,000 sqft store at Foss Fields north of Menards in east Sioux Falls (joining Hobby Lobby, Sierra, Five Below and Petco).

The new store is scheduled to debut for the 2027 holiday shopping season.

A feasibility study released on Monday, Aug.

24 shows Tea can support a proposed 75-room limited-service hotel with a major brand at a site near Gateway Boulevard + Sundowner Avenue; city officials are now in active talks with private developers to advance the plan.

HR consultant Megan Hayes (owner of The Sticky Spatula) is debuting her home-bakery business at Saturday’s 605 Made Night Market from 3 to 9 p.m. in the Raven parking lot at the southeast corner of Sixth and Phillips, where she will offer sourdough, cinnamon rolls, and cookies.

Sioux Falls residents can view a deep partial lunar eclipse starting Thursday, Aug.

27 at 8:23 p.m. Weather permitting, the Moon will reach its best view at 11:12 p.m. (approximately 93% covered) and remain visible past midnight.

Local YouTubers Austin and Colin created a 58‑second video packed with 26 Sioux Falls shoutouts including chislic, Sculpture Walk, and Sioux Falls Stampede, and it has gathered 355,000 views in under two weeks.

A WalletHub study finds South Dakota is the hardest-working state with 98% of workers employed and 6.5% holding multiple jobs to help cover expenses.

The research highlights a strong work ethic among residents in our community.

A new law passed in early 2026 will allow students from families earning between 130% and 185% of the poverty line to receive free lunches, costing the state $601,000 annually and affecting about 8% of students.

The measure comes as comparisons show neighboring states report lower free lunch eligibility rates.

Sioux Falls drivers faced lane, parking, and sidewalk closures for accessible curb ramp repairs on 10th, 11th, 13th Streets and First Avenue starting Monday and continuing through today, while northbound traffic on South Marion Road was reduced for repairs through late October + detours are in place.

South Dakota will expand the All Women Count Program by lowering the age for cervical cancer screenings from 30 to 21 starting September 1; women with symptoms can also access breast diagnostic services at participating providers.

The measure helps uninsured and low-income women get vital tests.

An executive home at 1601 S.

Scarlet Oak Place has 6,787 sqft with a custom fireplace and designer kitchen (plus a lower level for entertaining). Amy Stockberger Real Estate showcased the home on Aug. 24, and it is listed at $2,995,000 with a pool option available with an acceptable offer.

Downtown south end offers redevelopment chances as the nearly 80-year-old Masonic Center and century-old Carroll Institute building go on market, potentially serving as office or retail space (boosting neighborhood vibrancy).

The city is also negotiating proposals for a nearby parking lot.