Happy Friday, 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 weekend ahead.

📰 In the news

Local happenings: Expectant families find prenatal and pediatric support, dads bond over monthly strolls with kids, and construction begins on a multimillion dollar senior living campus — catch up here.

State-level stories: Lake sturgeon are making a comeback after decades, a federal solar grant has disappeared, and Rapid City’s hidden urban attractions are calling adventurers — see what else is brewing.

National headlines: Previously hacked data repository relaunches, ramen packs recalled over missing soy warning, and crypto markets tumble on inflation fears — peruse the best of the rest.

Highlights this week

• Join family BBQ to help local kids
• Experience family-friendly rodeo thrills supporting youth
• Enjoy pancakes while supporting Ecuador mission
• Celebrate strengths at SD developmental disabilities conference
• Unlock canning secrets with expert LaVonne Meyer
• This home warranty is 50% off until 8/24

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Sandwiches: Think lunch can’t surprise you anymore? These stacked subs in Sioux Falls will have you rethinking your go-to sandwich.

Sports: Six pro and semi-pro squads pack stadiums across South Dakota with epic vibes. Check out 2025 teams that are redefining fandom on the prairie.

Kitchen: Ditch the $800 powerhouses that could blend your phone and the $30 models that choke on ice. Our 2025 blender guide cuts through the hype so you get a blender that actually works without emptying your wallet.

Vintage: Whether you’re after a perfectly broken-in leather jacket, a band tee older than you, or something that makes strangers say “wait, is that…?”,  605-Thrift Heat is a treasure trove of retro finds, funky one-offs, and the kind of closet gold that’ll have you feeling like you time-traveled (in style).

Home: Many homeowners have no idea they’re sitting on thousands in equity they can use to redo their bathroom, kitchen, or whatever their hearts desire. This free equity loan comparison tool can help you find the best fit and get started on the right foot.

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📆 Around town this weekend

All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Today

🎵 Patchouli @ Old Courthouse Museum | Friday (8/22) at 12:00pm – Need a midday pick-me-up? Nationally touring duo Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel serve up New American Folk—Simon & Garfunkel harmonies with Gipsy Kings guitar flair—straight to the sun-soaked plaza. Bring your lunch, snag a spot, and let Patchouli’s smiling voice chase away the workweek blues.

⚾ Sioux Falls Canaries vs Sioux City Explorers @ The Birdcage | Friday (8/22) at 7:05pm – Head to the Birdcage for a proper dose of homegrown drama as the Sioux Falls Canaries square off with the Sioux City Explorers. Expect crack-of-the-bat thrills, a few rogue foul balls, and more friendly trash talk than your office water cooler.

This weekend

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All My Relatives Festival | Mitakuye Owas’iƞ | Mitákuye Oyás’iŋ @ Levitt at the Falls | Saturday (8/23) at 10:00am – Swap your routine for something with actual beat and head to Levitt at the Falls for a Native American music and art blowout. Expect powwow rhythms, local vendors, a runway-worthy fashion show, kids crafts galore, and authentic community vibes.

🌙 605 Made Night Market | Saturday (8/23) at 3:00pm – Once a year the 605 Made Night Market throws a day through night block party for every part of your tastebuds. It features local makers, mouthwatering bites, and live tunes that’ll have even your neighbors craving an invite. You’ll leave stuffed, happy, maybe broke.

🤠 McCrossan Xtreme Event Challenge Rodeo @ McCrossan Boys Ranch | Saturday (8/23) at 5:00pm – Step into a dust cloud of bull riding, barrel racing, and adult-sized rodeo drama supporting the McCrossan Boys Ranch. It’s the rare family-friendly thrill ride where toddlers tackle mutton-busting, local champs earn glory, and you get to feel heroic for buying a ticket.

🍽️ Meal with Strangers – Sunday Brunch Series | Sunday (8/24) at 11:00am – Grab your appetite and an open mind—this isn’t your typical Sunday sit-down. Mingle over mimosas and pancakes as you swap stories with fellow foodies, and who knows? You might find your next best friend over eggs benedict. Spots fill fast, so come hungry for connection and carbs!

🌽 Heartland Country Corn Maze @ Heartland Country Corn Maze | Sunday (8/24) at 12:00pm – Think you’ve seen every fall activity this town has to offer? This 11-acre corn maze nestled on a backroad farm is adult Pac-Man with checkpoints, trivia, and a free concession-bar treat when you finally emerge, plus snacks and shade if you need a breather.

🧲 Wood Slice Magnets @ AMC Collective | Sunday (8/24) at 1:00pm – August at AMC Collective means endless tiny canvases begging for glitter, paint, and excessive doodling. Pick a wood slice, unleash your inner kid with markers, paper, and whatever else they have cluttering the shelves, then slap on a magnet and call it modern art.

Next week

✨ Magic Mondays! @ Game Chest | Monday (8/25) at 6:00pm – Secret hours and clandestine deck duels await through Game Chest’s back door. Bring your commander deck or two, and join a laid-back crew that’s more into creature combos than club combos. Pre-release fun sneaks in here too.

🧑‍🏫 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.

🥫 Canning Seminar @ Nyberg’s ACE | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:30pm – Summer’s final bow means it’s time to tuck your bumper crop into jars at Nyberg’s ACE on 41st and Minnesota, no sweat. LaVonne Meyer will spill all her secret tips and tricks, from pickles to meat preservation. Bring your own jars, questions are free.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🎶 Live music & entertainment

• 8/22 Tony DePaolo @ Blue Rock Bar – 6 pm
• 8/22 The Moore Brothers Band @ Levitt at the Falls – 7 pm
• 8/22 Drake White @ The District – 8 pm
• 8/22 Hold On @ Grand Falls Casino – 8:30 pm
• 8/22 DJ Noyes @ PAve – 10 pm
• 8/23 2025 All My Relatives Festival @ Levitt at the Falls – 10 am
• 8/23 The Long Way Home Tour @ Bigs Bar – 7 pm
• 8/26 American Legion Post 15 Auxiliary Bingo @ The Alliance – 5 pm

🏠️ Price is right – Sioux Falls edition

How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).

Listed by: Niki M Wagner (eXp Realty)

Six bedrooms, a chef-worthy Thermador kitchen, and a walkout lower level that basically doubles as a party zone—this Prairie Hills stunner is all about living large. The main floor’s dry bar and beverage fridge keep happy hour close, while the office’s custom built-ins mean Zoom calls never looked so good. Upstairs, the primary suite goes full spa mode with a freestanding tub and dual vanities.

Downstairs, game night gets an upgrade with a pool table area, wet bar, and fireplace. A massive three-car garage, hot tub-ready patio, and partially covered deck round out the fun, all set on a prime lot with room to roam.

Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →