Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The Gathering Well hosted a pickleball tournament on Saturday (Oct.

3) to raise support for foster families, drawing about 50 teams and prompting organizers to thank the community for its backing.

Shipley’s Garment Spa in downtown Sioux Falls will serve its last customers on Oct.

22 at 9 a.m. and close after 102 years in business with pickups available through Nov. 6 + owners cited health issues, economic headwinds, and labor shortages for the decision.

The 2026 Festival of Books took place Saturday in downtown venues including the Holiday Inn City Centre, Siouxland Libraries Downtown Library and the Coliseum, featuring local and national authors.

Hosted by South Dakota Humanities Council and the South Dakota Center for Books, the event celebrated reading in Sioux Falls.

Jodi's Journal describes rising gas prices and value-driven shopping as local stores gear up for Walmart's Fall Deals and Prime Big Deal Days.

The column offers an analysis (noting resilient sales amid financial stress) that suggests independent retailers could face tougher market conditions.

Former Flyers goalie Riley Vander Esch died Sunday after battling brain cancer for over a year, and the team urged residents to honor her legacy by donating to community programs she supported + additional guidance was provided.

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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.