Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Katherine Frank—known for her dedication and warm spirit—was honored yesterday at the Denny Sanford Premier Center as Sheriff-Elect Josh Phillips urged attendees to support her legacy, while a private ceremony will follow tomorrow in Minnesota.

Matt Tobin and Pierce McDowell of South Dakota Trust Company were named 2026 Friend of the Foundation honorees by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

They inspire donors from across the country to support nonprofits in Sioux Falls, with their efforts bringing millions to local causes.

Jolene, a 7-year-old chihuahua from Dakota Dachshund Rescue who arrived with severe dental issues — her jaw had fallen off — is healthy and loves cottage cheese plus wet dog food.

She is fully vetted, spayed and good with other small dogs.

Longtime Sioux Falls business Malloy is moving into its renovated headquarters at 3101 N.

Fourth Ave. to consolidate six service centers; work began on Oct. 19 and renovations will finish by late 2027, supporting 120 jobs (boosting local industrial capacity).

Experience Sioux Falls booked 118 meetings and conventions through mid-October — expected to add over $9.4 million in economic impact to the community while planning a faith-based trade show next month and a bus tour conference in February.

The Dakota Gathering in Tea will host comedy nights in November.

Tammy Pescatelli performs on Nov. 7 at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. plus a VIP event, and Tom Arnold takes the stage on Nov. 14 with tickets priced at $33 and VIP at $66.

Woods Fuller urges families to avoid common will-making mistakes by not naming multiple co-executors or outdated beneficiary designations (a key tip during Estate Planning Awareness Month) to keep their wishes valid and prevent disputes.

Monday afternoon, community members lined East 10th Street as law enforcement led a final procession honoring fallen MCSO Deputy Katherine Frank—she is remembered for her dedicated service.

The roundabout at 271st Street and South Louise Avenue closes today for water main work, and drivers must use detours via Minnesota Avenue and I-229 — crews expect repairs to complete and the roundabout to reopen by Thursday.

Kristi Egland, associate professor and co-founder of Poly Solutions, received a grant from the Haarberg 3D Center to develop polyclonal antibody treatments that promise fewer side effects than chemotherapy.

Her research will move toward clinical trials at Sanford Research and Sioux Falls biotech SAB Biotherapeutics.