Good morning, Sioux Falls.

A Sioux Falls business is hosting a Pink Pumpkin Party on Oct.

27 from 5-7 p.m. at Billie Arthur Design Studio to raise awareness for breast cancer and provide patient-grown gifts to Avera Cancer Institute (inspired by a local diagnosis).

Fishing fans and families will gather at the Sioux Falls Arena and Convention Center from Oct.

30 to Nov. 1 for the Dakota Angler Institute, which will feature over 135 vendors offering fishing gear and trick-or-treat opportunities for kids; top fishermen Tom Boley and Jason Mitchell will also appear.

Central Church completed its campus expansion with over 31,000 sqft added to widen Kid Central, improve drop-offs, and enlarge the worship center with 600 extra seats and an integrated baptismal pool.

The project enhances community access and creates inviting spaces for families — making each service feel more connected.

Toys R Us reopened a large store at The Empire Mall on Oct.

22 near the food court and future Dick’s House of Sport — selling popular brands like Lego, Barbie, and Hot Wheels. The mall also welcomes Asian Wok Express in its food court, with Agua Fresh returning soon.

A Sioux Falls couple launched The Roaming Tap Co. on Oct.

22, offering a custom-built mobile trailer with four taps that dispenses beverages from any keg for indoor or outdoor events — the service includes free pickup and drop-off within 30 minutes and 24-hour rentals.

Sioux Falls Skate City at 2901 W.

Third St. was taken over on Oct. 22 by new owner Jeff Ingrum, who is adding upgrades like new seating, pizza ovens and a revamped skating floor (further renovations and extended hours are planned) to boost its role as a local entertainment center.

Washington Pavilion hosts Cosmos and Cocktails, an adults-only Halloween event on Thursday, Oct.

29 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests can explore the Kirby Science Discovery Center, Visual Arts Center and then view cosmic presentations by Dr. Ken Murphy at the Sweetman Planetarium — showcasing eerie nebulae and stellar wonders.

Improv Falls is hosting an unscripted comedy show tonight in Sioux Falls where performers create their routines on stage.

Zach Dresch described the event details in an interview with Dakota News Now.

Garfield Elementary's orchestra teacher Edwin Galindo was named a 'Pass on the Music' honoree by the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra for his dedication to music education at school.

He & his wife Liliana Moreno won tickets to the Ravishing Rhapsodies show on Oct. 3.

The Sioux Falls School District asks residents to share their views on a $105M bond proposal with an online survey open until Nov.

6—feedback will be reviewed on Dec. 9 before a Jan. 25 school board meeting to decide on a potential May 18 bond election.

More than 120 National Guard soldiers from 49 communities will soon depart from Wagner for the state's seventh mission at the southern border to provide logistical support for U.S. Border Patrol efforts.

Their families are offered support through the Family Readiness Group and Yellow Ribbon Reintegration programs.

Lexie Merley’s husband, Dreyton, was diagnosed with stage 2 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and community members can help fund his treatment by buying a ‘We Fight For Dreyton Shirt’ now available online + funds will support his ongoing care.