Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Jeff and Tammie Broin donated more than 20 acres to expand Great Bear Recreation Park, which will provide additional natural conservation space — the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Board will consider the gift followed by city council review.

Kelly Brandlee has been named the new Executive Director of Ag United for South Dakota.

She brings local farming experience and expertise in agricultural communications to unite groups and support farm and ranch families as she succeeds retired Don Norton.

Over Easy is adding a second location at The Bridges at 57th using the Rust & Co. space.

The national restaurant will complete its build-out over the next few months as it shifts its current site to online-only sales.

Scott Svendsen of Eureka will compete on Wheel of Fortune Friday, Oct.

9 on KSFY (6:30 p.m.) during Wheel Loves LA week, marking a local highlight on the popular game show.

The Independent Living Preparation Program helps older foster youth learn budgeting + time management skills while building community support as they prepare for independent living.

Abbott House and Lutheran Social Services guide youths like 20-year-old Sergio Lopez in their transition to adulthood.

Sioux Falls School District warned that 1,300 students risk losing free or reduced-price meal benefits if families do not submit updated applications by Friday.

Superintendent Jamie Nold stressed the need to complete the forms to keep meal benefits for the students.

A new ag facility opened at the CTE Academy in Sioux Falls, featuring a barn for animal classes, a storage room for equipment, and a greenhouse for horticultural studies (adding space for expanded animal projects and hands-on learning).

TeamMates Mentoring of South Dakota has 108 students waiting for mentors+the program pairs students with trained volunteers for an hour a week, and Gov. Rhoden has urged local residents—especially potential male mentors—to help fill the gap.

South Dakota wildlife officials expect a strong pheasant season after nearly 140,000 hunters harvested a record 1.35 million birds in 2025, with the resident-only season running Oct.

10–12 and the traditional season opening Oct. 17.

A Woods Fuller attorney explained that in South Dakota, if someone dies without a will, their property is distributed to close relatives.

State intestacy rules (default distribution) give a spouse a set share and pass the remaining assets to children or other heirs.

City and local health partners are offering an online survey to gather input on the community's health — responses will help shape priorities for the next three years.

Residents can share their views online now through November 30.

Sanford AirMed unveiled its new 2024 Airbus EC145 D3 helicopter on Tuesday, Oct.

6 at Sanford Emergency Department. The helicopter features easier cot access, upgraded technology, and improved air-conditioning.

Peggy’s Closet partners with Avera’s Cancer Comfort Collection to offer donated gifts for cancer patients facing treatment.

The group collects donations at Remedy Brewing from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday + items include soft socks, coloring supplies, and more.