Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Chili Fest 2026 will take place on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Icon Lounge downtown as 10 local chefs serve chili, live music plays, and attendees can win a hidden diamond while supporting The Banquet, a nonprofit community meal ministry.

Sioux Empire United Way will launch its 2027 campaign on Sept.

2 with a $1 million matching gift from Sanford Health honoring philanthropist T. Denny Sanford. The donation will match each new or increased donation dollar for dollar (up to $1 million) to support local nonprofits addressing community needs.

New basketball backboards featuring designs from local students are being installed in 11 Sioux Falls parks as part of Full Court Color—a project by the City, the Summit League and artist Les Cotton—to brighten public spaces after art activities held during the Summit League Basketball Championships.

GreatLIFE Golf + Fitness offers six family-friendly fitness options this fall, featuring a new workout area at Woodlake Athletic Club for kids 5 and up, class ticket prizes all September, renovations at 41st Street with updates coming at 69th Street, and a school supply donation drive.

On Sept. 1, 2026, Sanford Health finalized a merger with North Memorial Health to form Minnesota’s first rural-urban system that will update hospitals and expand services in the Twin Cities region.

The change will not affect current care for local patients immediately.

A new study ranks South Dakota as the second-lowest in fishing license value and access, noting that residents pay $31 & non-residents $80.

The report explains that although our lakes and rivers provide quality catch opportunities, fewer public water options and the cost mix affect value for anglers.

A seller has reduced the price of a 1,624 sqft freestanding commercial building located at 10th Street and Cliff Avenue — a half-mile east of downtown — and is inviting all offers by Sept.

18. The property sits in a busy area with major regional tenants and vibrant nearby attractions.