Area Boys Wrestlers Earn 2026 State Tournament Spots
Regional qualifiers across South Dakota fill 14 weight classes for upcoming state tournaments.
Sioux Falls Nonprofit Expands Mental Health Support Groups
Smithfield Announces Plans for New Facility in Sioux Falls
Lifestyle
Couple Opens Lifestyle Shop Dugazon in Sharon
Bobby Graham and Matthew Marden share their lifelong passion for design, storytelling and community.

New Butterfly Garden Coming to Sioux Falls Zoo
Visitors will see minor detours now, with a larger aquarium and indoor penguin habitat planned for 2028.
Kelly Grogan named Grand Marshal for annual St. Patrick's Day parade
The Grogan family legacy continues as Kelly Grogan leads the 46th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in Sioux Falls.
Business
Smithfield Foods Relocating to Foundation Park
Meat processing giant plans $1.3B investment in new state-of-the-art facility

Smithfield Foods to Build New Facility in Sioux Falls
The $1.3 billion investment will replace the company's existing 100-year-old plant in the city.
Smithfield Foods to Build New Facility in Sioux Falls
The $1.3 billion investment will replace the company's existing plant in the city.
Sports
Washington boys basketball scores upset win over Roosevelt
The Warriors notched a statement victory against their crosstown rivals.

St. Thomas and Denver Set for Summit League Rematch
The Tommies look to sweep the Pioneers in their second matchup this season.
University of Sioux Falls Launches Esports Program
New co-ed team to compete in popular gaming titles starting in fall 2026
Crime
Pedestrian Crash Leaves One Dead in Sioux Falls
74-year-old man killed at intersection of West 49th Street and Marion Road

Custer County burglary suspect apprehended near Sylvan Lake Road
Property owner held suspect at gunpoint until police arrived
Semi Rollover Near Sisseton Cleared, Officials Say
Crews worked to remove the overturned semi from Interstate 29 early Wednesday morning.
Politics
South Dakota Governor Proposes Property Tax Overhaul
Rhoden says his plan would replace county portion of property taxes with sales tax increase.

Sioux Falls Mayor Honored for Mentoring
Paul TenHaken recognized with national award for public service mentorship
Former Democratic Candidate Mawhiney Drops Out of South Dakota Congressional Race
Mawhiney cites desire to prioritize family and work over fast-paced campaign schedule.