Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Jacobson Plaza Phase 2 opens in Sioux Falls to connect Falls Park, the Levitt Shell and the Steel District with new pedestrian walkways and gathering spaces.

The plaza will host the city's large Christmas tree and serve as a venue for community events.

NRG Adventure Park is set to open in Sioux Falls as an extreme indoor playground for families — the facility will offer trampolines, climbing structures and an arcade at a retail center off 41st Street between Grange and West avenues and is expected to begin operating in 2027.

Families can enjoy the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event next Sunday, Oct.

25, from 1 to 3 p.m. downtown as businesses welcome costumed kids for candy collection and Halloween fun (check the Downtown Sioux Falls website for locations).

Staff from the Helmsley Charitable Trust volunteered at the Foster Network (sorting donated clothing and Halloween costumes) and granted $15k to support services for foster children and families.

The South Dakota pheasant season opens tomorrow, Oct.

17 and runs until Jan. 31, drawing visitors who support local hotels & shops while continuing a long tradition that brings families together for a unique fall celebration.

TikTok artist Drawings by Trent met local fans at Child’s Play Toys in downtown Sioux Falls — the nonverbal artist with severe autism inspires families on the spectrum.

He will greet more fans on Saturday at the Denny Sanford Convention Center as part of the Novel Lattes Book Fair.

South Dakota’s class of 2026 scored an average ACT composite of 21.1 against a national average of 19.2 for the sixth consecutive year; three graduates earned perfect scores of 36, and the Department of Education will share more details in its accountability report card later this fall.

On Oct. 15, 2026, the council approved adding industrial and multifamily properties to the downtown Business Improvement District, lifting exemptions on 21 properties.

The change is expected to generate about $23,000 per year in two years + funds supporting downtown activation and advocacy.

Ophthalmology Limited finished expanding its eye surgery center at 6601 S.

Minnesota Ave. yesterday by adding about 9,000 sqft and two new operating rooms, which allowed the practice to offer neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus services — upgrades that improve workflow and patient care.

South Dakota Housing and Governor Rhoden announced a new program called 'Give Me Five' that provides first-time buyers a five percent down payment boost through a forgivable loan.

The program starts Nov. 2 and applies to those meeting income requirements, purchasing a primary residence, and having not owned a home in the last three years.

A renovated ranch home on 16 acres at 27534 464th Ave. (north of Lennox) is listed for $1,299,000 as of Oct.

15. The four-bedroom home features modern updates, a spacious primary suite, and equestrian facilities including a barn and outdoor riding arena.