Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Riverfest 2026 will take over Cherapa Place Plaza this Saturday with live bands, river kayaking, a dog fashion show (4 p.m.–5 p.m.) and a community cleanup (10 a.m.–12 p.m.).

Celebrate Church is taking over the B&G Milkyway at Cliff and 69th — a popular ice cream shop donated by the Aberson family — and will keep current staff while using profits to support ministry outreach and youth job training.

El Agave Mexican Restaurant, led by Martin Leon, his wife Elle, and cousin Oscar, will open in October at the former Casa del Rey at 901 W.

Russell St. It is hiring staff and will offer over 300 menu items and a full liquor license.

Former Avera Health CEO Bob Sutton will join Delta Dental of South Dakota as executive vice president on Dec.

1 and become president and CEO in April 2027 following Jeff Miller's 26-year retirement, with board chair Monty Bechtold voicing confidence in Sutton's leadership.

This week’s Up-and-Comer is Bailey Zimmerman, a 28-year-old associate account executive at Click Rain Inc. who values the city for its strong community bonds (she volunteers regularly to support local initiatives) and builds clarity in her role that benefits clients and neighbors alike.

Wildlife officials rejected a proposal to let anglers keep trophy muskies after over 650 locals submitted petitions and comments during a meeting in Winner last week.

The decision keeps current catch-and-release rules in place to protect the fish population (from 2018).

Dr. Nathan Skelley at Sanford Health was named a 2026 Traveling Fellow by the Arthroscopy Association of North America on Sept.

15, recognizing his innovative work in sports medicine (including a video library). He is the first Sanford surgeon to earn this honor, boosting the local medical reputation.

On Sept. 15, a 3,900 sqft ranch walkout home in Split Rock Heights sold for $1 million on the east side; the property has five bedrooms + modern updates, decks, a hot tub, and a firepit, topping last week’s sales list.

GROW SD received a $100,000 grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation to expand its Down Payment Assistance program, offering 20 zero-interest, deferred loans of $5,000 each to income-qualified homebuyers.

The funding aims to help more South Dakotans overcome housing barriers.

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