Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Bill Pay, a 98-year-old photographer and founding member of the Wednesday Study Group, still captures Sioux Falls history with his camera and meets weekly at Minervas—he once worked for the coroner’s office and has seen downtown change over the decades.

Today, Rice Street between Cleveland Avenue and Veterans Parkway will close for mill and overlay work, Reid Place south of Sixth Street will close for concrete repairs, and the North Drive Bridge will close for repairs with drivers detoured via North Minnesota Avenue, North Fourth Avenue and East Benson Road. Rice Street work is expected to finish in three weeks, Reid Place repairs will finish within the week and bridge repairs will be completed in late October—key projects affecting Sioux Falls traffic.

Sioux Falls City Council Vice Chair Jennifer Sigette is gathering resident input with an anonymous survey mailed to 3,000 households and available online starting Oct.

10 until Oct. 24. Council members said the survey will guide decisions on issues such as scholarships, recycling, parks and public safety — offering a broader picture of community priorities.

South Dakota state government boards and commissions have planned a full week of public meetings starting today with a conservation teleconference in Huron and a property tax session at the Capitol.

Additional meetings in Pierre, Rapid City and Sioux Falls include a special legislative session on a new prison plan and a public hearing on updated plumbing codes — schedules may change due to weather.

Over 2000 runners competed in the Sioux Falls Marathon on Sunday in full, half and 5K races.

Organizers celebrated the return of the full marathon after its cancellation last year + noted that athletes came from 48 states and countries like Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

South Dakota Sterile Processing Association Annual Conference

8:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Sanford Research — Registration required — Dive into the fundamentals of sterile processes and connect with industry professionals.

Cinch Playoffs - The Governor's Cup

7:30-9 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticket details not provided — Experience the excitement of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association playoffs in Sioux Falls.

Winona State Warriors vs. Augustana Vikings Football

1-2:30 p.m. — Kirkeby-Over Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling college football action with premium amenities.

Cinch Playoffs - The Governor's Cup

2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the excitement of playoff rodeo action at the Governor's Cup.

Herb Alpert Concert Tour

7:30-9 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $51.64 – $85.89 — Celebrate Herb Alpert's 90th birthday with an evening of timeless hits and iconic milestones.

Discover Clear Vision Through Laser Correction or Implant Surgery

Frustrated with your vision? Our FREE vision correction seminar will clear up any confusion. Whether you’re dependent on glasses or contacts, need reading glasses or bifocals, or it’s time to consider options for cataract surgery, this educational seminar with FREE mini-screenings is for you or your loved one.

South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame Celebration

6-10:30 p.m. — The District — $35.00 – $3,000.00 — Celebrate the local music scene with a Battle of the Bands and an Inductee Gala.

Wolfpack Trials: A HYROX Simulation

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — CrossFit Kota — Check the website for entry details — Test your endurance and strength in this challenging HYROX-inspired fitness event.

Back to the Future: The Musical

Oct 14-19 — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $48.53 – $151.29 — Experience the beloved story of time travel brought to life on stage with original music and classic hits.

Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour 2025

7-8:30 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticket prices range from $69 to $477 — Catch country star Jon Pardi live in Sioux Falls for a night of honkytonk fun.