Good morning, Sioux Falls.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Great Bear Ski Valley will host a Trail & Paint event where locals can hike to hunt pumpkins from 6 to 7 p.m. and then paint their finds to Halloween tunes; costumes are encouraged and registration is required by calling 605-367-4309.

Toppers Pizza reopened Monday afternoon at 817 S.

Minnesota Ave after an almost month-long closure that started Sept. 4. The takeout shop now operates under corporate ownership and is part of the Wisconsin-based chain, with hours from 10:30 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily.

Matt Paulson was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame on Sept.

29 for his achievements with MarketBeat and his work supporting local startups in Sioux Falls (including Startup Sioux Falls and mentoring at Dakota State University). He plans to further boost the region’s business growth.

Isabella Barbee, a 29-year-old mortgage banker at Plains Commerce Bank, grew up between Sioux Falls and Hartford and now organizes quarterly Business-to-Business Mixers to help local business owners build lasting partnerships (a role that keeps her work fresh) while guiding families through big financial decisions.

Custer State Park held its annual buffalo roundup on Sep.

23 and auctioned 612 bison as drought reduced winter forage—modern online bidding shortened the auction process. The event drew over 20,000 visitors and boosted local tourism in the area.

Yesterday, Avera Orthopedics celebrated its 10th anniversary by showcasing its expansion to offer all eight subspecialties under one roof and a dedicated orthopedic facility in Sioux Falls.

Hospital leaders planned to further expand services as they met growing demand while balancing expert care with patient convenience.

The top sale for the week of Sept.

7 is a $6 million estate along South Minnesota Avenue. Built in 1922 on 3 acres, the remodeled 7,000 sqft home has six bedrooms, five bathrooms and a pool house from 2011.

The Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire will host the Showcase of Remodeled Homes from noon to 5 p.m. Oct.

3-4, offering free tours of 12 updated properties and outdoor spaces for homeowners seeking new ideas (Spencer Larson of Oakridge Nursery and Landscaping).

The owner of the building that houses a Mexican restaurant on South Minnesota Avenue listed the 3,250 sqft property for sale; the current restaurant lease will be terminated before closing.

Built in 1987, the building offers a drive-thru, large pylon signage & ample parking.

The Professional Bull Riders will bring 40 top riders to Sioux Falls (at Denny Sanford Premier Center) from Friday, April 9 to Sunday, April 11 next year to compete for $250,000 in prize money.

Fans can buy tickets starting today with early access code UTBBULL.

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