Happy Tuesday, Sioux Falls. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Sioux Falls Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Young farmers opened a market for local produce and mentorship, an abstract sculpture won SculptureWalk’s top spot, and a senior living campus broke ground — catch up here.
State-level stories: Spending 12005 dollars per student, exporting agricultural goods to Mexico and Taiwan, and wrangling bull riding, country stars, and truck pulls at state fair — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- South Dakota conference on developmental disabilities
- Interactive workshop on AI and critical thinking
- Honor lives lost at candlelight vigil
- Shop next Thursday’s church rummage sale
- Build AI skills with entrepreneurs this Thursday
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Pizza: Skip the freezer aisle and dive into layers of stretchy cheese and crispy crust. These pizza spots in Sioux Falls hide slices you’ll want to snap before you savor every last bite.
Oddities: South Dakota’s legal code feels like a surrealist fever dream, banning pacifist arm wrestling and requiring horse pants at public fountains. Check out these strange statutes to spice up your next road trip.
DIY: A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero, so no more 11 PM calls to your neighbor for a leaky faucet fix. If you’ve got these tools, you’re ready for whatever your home throws at you.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧑🏫 South Dakota Conference on Developmental Disabilities @ Sioux Falls Convention Center | Tuesday (8/26) at 8:00am – Grab your notebook for a day of no-nonsense talks, hands-on workshops, and personal stories on developmental disabilities right here at home. Think book club meets civic pride, minus the pretentious wine chatter, but with plenty of practical takeaways.
🌳 Chill At the Hill @ Great Bear Ski Valley | Wednesday (8/27) at 5:00pm – Relax at The Bear one Wednesday each month through September with live tunes, a roaming food truck, and enough beer and wine to loosen your aunt’s dentures. Pull up a chair, bring your favorite plus-one, and call it quality time with friends.
🎨 Evergreen Sunset (Ages 13+) @ Black Cat Art Studio | Wednesday (8/27) at 6:30 pm – Paint a glowing treeline step-by-step on a 16×20 wrapped canvas—zero pressure, all vibes. Perfect for teens and up, you’ll leave with a wall-ready masterpiece and a little paint on your sleeves. Seats are non-refundable, and the studio is beverage-free (no outside drinks, please), so just bring your creativity.
🎸 The Cartwright Brothers @ Old Courthouse Museum | Friday (8/29) at 12:00pm – Need a midday escape? Head to the plaza behind the Old Courthouse for free Friday sets by The Cartwright Brothers, two “siblings” who aren’t genetically related but make up for it with goofy charm. Bring your lunch and maybe an umbrella.
🦸 Marvel Champions – Casual Play @ Game Chest | Friday (8/29) at 5:30pm – At the local game shop, don your cape and gather your squad to smack down supervillains card at a time, no epic cosplay required. And if you’re fresh out of decks, they’ve got plenty to lend.
This weekend
🍅 Falls Park Farmers Market @ Falls Park | Saturday (8/30) at 8:00am – The Falls Park Farmers Market is popping up by the falls every Saturday, and yes, you’ll find more than your neighbor’s homegrown zucchinis. Think artisan honey, fresh-baked sourdough, and floral bouquets that practically glow. It’s where locals stock up, swap gossip, and pretend they’re healthy.
🛍️ The Atrium Makers Market @ Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts | Saturday (8/30) at 10:00am – Swap your usual coffee run for The Atrium Makers Market in Shriver Square’s atrium, where local artists pile on handmade jewelry, pottery, art, and candles you swore you didn’t need. Free entry, endless retail therapy, zero guilt, maybe.
🎤 James Dean Acoustic @ ROAM Kitchen + Bar | Saturday (8/30) at 3:00pm – Patio weather calls for James Dean Acoustic’s smooth, instrumental set at ROAM’s Live Music Series, complete with mouthwatering bites and cold drinks. No playlists, no chores, just good tunes, good food, and enough fresh air to convince yourself you’re being productive.
🎺 Empire Strikes Brass @ Levitt at the Falls | Saturday (8/30) at 7:00pm – Hit downtown for a horn-fueled party that’ll make your neighbors wonder if Mardi Gras crash-landed in our corner of the Sioux Falls. Empire Strikes Brass serves soulful horns, thumping grooves, and just enough rock grit to convince you you’ve rediscovered live music.
🧶 Fall String Art @ AMC Collective | Sunday (8/31) at 1:00pm – Stitch together some autumn vibes with a DIY string art acorn, leaf, or pumpkin—perfect for cozy-season decor. It’s just $15 per piece, and all the yarn-y satisfaction is included. Can’t make Sunday? Drop in Thu–Fri (12–6 pm) or Sat (11–4 pm) during regular hours.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/27 Chill At The Hill @ Great Bear Ski Valley – 5 pm
- 8/29 The Cartwright Brothers @ Old Courthouse Museum – 12 pm
- 8/29 Elisabeth Hunstad @ Blue Rock Bar – 6 pm
- 8/30 James Dean Acoustic @ ROAM Kitchen + Bar – 3 pm
- 8/30 280 Fifth Band @ Red Rock – 8 pm
- 8/31 LifeLight @ Nelson Park – 12 pm
- 9/1 Labor Day Weekend @ Sioux Falls Jellystone Park – link
- 9/2 Dark Star Orchestra @ The District – 7:30 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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Listed by: Jay W Zea (Bridges Real Estate)
French Country charm meets modern muscle in this Riverview Heights standout, where Marvin windows, custom Nibbe cabinetry, and a 2015 shake shingle roof set the scene. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with a Subzero fridge, double Wolf ovens, and a French ceramic island, while the adjacent family dining area opens to a shady, tree-wrapped patio. Four central air units, dual heating, and a backup generator keep everything humming along, and the security setup is worthy of Fort Knox.
Inside, find a main-floor primary suite with a bonus nursery or office, plus a sunroom, grand dining room, and a basement built for good times—think wine cellar, bar, TV zone, and space for every hobby. The Carriage House above the detached garage is plumbed, wired, and ready for your wildest plans. All on over half an acre in one of Sioux Falls’ most coveted neighborhoods.
