Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Sanford International returns next week, running Sept.

7-13 at Minnehaha Country Club. The tournament features family-friendly events (including free sunrise yoga and a Family Care Lounge), pro-am play, and special activities honoring military and first responders.

QDOBA plans to open its fourth restaurant at South Lyncrest Place; the new venue at 7204 South Lyncrest Place, seating 24 and employing 30, is expected to open later in 2026 with hours Monday-Saturday 10:30 AM to 11 PM and Sundays 10:30 AM to 10 PM.

Sioux Falls travel expert Eric Martinson runs a Facebook group with 2.4 million members and leads Genie Travel Co. with 550 agents, and he plans to expand Disney travel offerings while training local agents (boosting family travel careers) for future events (enhancing local expertise).

Jacky's Burrito Express reopened its north Sioux Falls location on Sept.

3 at 3808 N. Cliff Ave. and now offers a weekday lunch buffet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Price is $16.25 including a drink). A drive-thru and online ordering will launch soon.

Seventy-two nominees for The EMBES — A Tribute to Women awards were announced on Sept.

3, highlighting women, men and local businesses making an impact. The awards will be presented on Oct. 1 at Canopy by Hilton as part of the 53rd annual celebration.

Sioux Falls School District is using a $1M grant to pilot a CARE Prevention Program that adds counselors and substance use prevention to four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school.

The program begins this fall and will run for three years to evaluate its impact.

Augustana University will host its fourth annual Critical Inquiry and Citizenship Colloquium on Thursday, Oct.

15 at 7 p.m. in the Elmen Center, featuring speakers Drs. Robert P. George and Cornel West—promoting civil discourse through principled dialogue and a book signing. Tickets are free.

Students at Laura B. Anderson Elementary School unveiled new basketball backboards at Mansor-Pioneer Park on Sept.

2, 2026 as part of an art project that began during the Summit League Championship in March (hundreds of kids’ sketches are on display at local parks).