Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Brandon diners now can enjoy Thai and Lao dishes as Dokmai’s Sticky Rice moves from The Empire Mall into the former Pizza Hut space within the Taco John's retail center.

Owner Nouane Taylor said the restaurant cooks orders fresh and will open daily except Tuesday with adjusted hours.

Gov. Larry Rhoden visited Maguire’s Sioux Falls headquarters Sept.

9 and emphasized how skilled trades, technical education, and water infrastructure investment support economic diversification. His tour highlighted Maguire’s role in providing jobs and strengthening regional growth.

Augustana University welcomed 2,652 students for academic year 2026-27, setting a record in its 166-year history (a 4% increase from last year) while drawing students from 46 states and 48 countries.

Applications are open for South Dakota’s free and reduced-price school meal program for the 2026–2027 school year.

Families needing nutrition assistance should contact local school administrative offices (eligibility guidelines apply) for more details.

Sioux Falls will plant about 1,600 new street trees this fall in selected neighborhoods to offset emerald ash borer damage; the planting follows 1,200 trees installed in spring under the CommuniTree Assistance Program — funded by a U.S. Forest Service grant.

Residents in eligible areas can apply for a $100 voucher to plant trees in the public right of way.

Sanford Health's release explains peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and how early care can slow its progress and prevent further complications like stroke.

The update urges local residents to manage risk factors such as smoking, high blood pressure, and inactivity while highlighting minimally invasive treatment options.

Grille 26 is back with a new Happy Hour menu that features affordable appetizers, popular pizzas and mocktails.

The lounge offers specials Monday through Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m.

On Sept. 9, 2026, Sioux Falls home sales dropped 15.7% from last year to 291 closed sales—new listings rose 7.4%—while the median price fell 8.3% to $330,000 and homes sold in 75 days compared to 92 days last August.

Friday will kick off Dakota Bowl Weekend with K-6 football and cheer camps and Knight Out.

Saturday, families will meet at McEneaney Field for a tailgate (starting at 1 p.m.) and a 7 p.m. game as the O'Gorman Knights face the Harrisburg Tigers; ticket sales will support Bishop O'Gorman Schools.

2026 Leadership & Culture Summit

The 2026 Leadership & Culture Summit is a full-day experience designed to give leaders practical strategies to strengthen their teams, workplace culture, and ability to navigate today’s workforce challenges. Through an energizing keynote, interactive sessions, and peer discussion, attendees will walk away with actionable tools for attracting and retaining talent, leading through change, and building workplaces where people want to stay and grow.