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Hi Sioux Falls, we made it to Thursday!
In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Study highlights couple-friendly cities, a women’s firefighting academy, and a Journey farewell tour + plenty of reasons to put on real pants this week.
Quick money tip: 2025 was gold’s best year since 1979, and it’s still at all-time highs. Analysts expect the momentum to continue, making precious metals a smart way to protect your savings against inflation. Not sure where to start? These five gold IRAs are worth a look →
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📰 In the news
Study highlights couple-friendly cities: Storage Cafe recently ranked Sioux Falls among America’s best cities for young couples, citing a 17-minute commute, clean air, affordable housing, and plenty of personal space — see how cities ranked.
Step toward lifesaving service: Sioux Falls Fire Rescue’s Ignite Academy will offer a look at firefighting April 24 to 26, encouraging women to consider the career. Applicants ages 16 to 43 must submit an essay — see eligibility and how to apply.
Revamp of roadside signage: Brandon City Council is considering looser rules for business signs along I-90, including an overlay district and new spacing standards. The push follows rising variance requests along the busy corridor — see what’s being proposed.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Paying hundreds of dollars a month for car insurance? Switching providers could save you up to $600 a year, and shopping around is way faster than it used to be – free comparison tools like this one make it easy.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Polish upgrade, anyone? When your hands need a tiny morale boost, The Nail Boutique delivers calm vibes, meticulous work, and plenty of choices—gel, acrylic, or dip—without the rush. Book ahead, glide into a plush pedi chair, and leave feeling weirdly productive just from looking at your nails.
Pet parent sanity saver: From a quick DIY dog wash to grooming, daycare, boarding, and aisles of food, toys, and aquatics, Mini-Critters makes it ridiculously easy to keep your crew clean, happy, and entertained—plus their staff actually knows their stuff, so you leave with exactly what your pets need. (minicritters.com)
Freshly baked pick-me-up: Family-operated, Bagel Boy keeps mornings easy with fresh bagels, custom-blended cream cheese, and hearty breakfast sandwiches (the Breakfast Boy hits the spot). Put it on your this-week list for an everything or cinnamon crunch and maybe a second one to stash for later.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
In case you missed it: The CVS Epic Beauty Sale was officially extended through March 28th, giving you another chance to stack rewards on top of already-great deals across all sorts of treat-yourself products, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale →
The $1,300 mistake most Americans make every year: According to the National Financial Education Council, poor financial literacy costs the average American over a thousand dollars annually. That’s not investment losses. That’s money lost to bad decisions, missed strategies, and advice from people who may not always put your interests first. There’s a free way to fix that, and it starts with one question. Find out what it is →
Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared five programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as “normal wear and tear,” and they’re 100% on you. We looked into solutions that fill that gap. Here’s what we found →
Strangers can buy your personal data for $0.50: Data brokers sell your name, home address, phone number, estimated income, and other personal info to anyone willing to pay. Scammers and identity thieves use these databases to take advantage of you. There are dozens of affordable services that can help you protect yourself. These three are our favorites →
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📆 Sioux Falls for grown ups
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
👜 Lamont Sling Bag Class @ Heirloom Creations | Thursday (3/19) at 9:00 AM – Sew the Lamont Sling Bag at Heirloom Creations, a sporty, stylish carryall keys, snacks, and sanity will thank you for. Pick mini or full, pre-cut at home, then let the included hardware and pocket-happy pattern make you look brilliant. Seats are limited, call Heirloom Creations.
🎉 Under the Influence of Fun @ The Social | Friday (3/20) at 6:30 PM – Take a night off, Sioux Falls, and let a hypnotist toy with your dignity over dinner from Cleavers Catering. For $45 you get a meal, a seasoned pro who’ll have you questioning your own name, and the kind of stories HR pretends not to hear.
🥃 Whiskey Truth & Flannel @ BB’s Pub | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – BB’s is bringing back Whiskey Truth & Flannel for round three, and yes, they still pair best with actual whiskey. Expect sing-along, toe-tap, no-drama fun, the familiar crew at the bar, and the kind of night that earns tomorrow’s lazy morning.
🍻 Hardrocker Pub Crawl @ Blarney Stone Pub – Sioux Falls | Saturday (3/21) at 1:00 PM – Dig out your Mines gear, join fellow Hardrockers for a Sioux Falls pub crawl of nostalgia, camaraderie, and rowdy fun. We’ll hop bar to bar, swap dorm stories, and earn our steps one pint at a time. Sensible shoes recommended, pride optional.
🐟 South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited Annual Banquet @ El Riad Shrine | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 PM – This annual banquet from South Dakota Walleyes Unlimited’s Sioux Empire crew reels in the hometown crowd for an evening of fish talk, camaraderie, and backing local waters. Expect hearty laughs, walleye wisdom, and stories that grow with every retelling, no boat required.
🔥 Spring Equinox Cacao, Fire & Sound Healing Ceremony @ Bodyworks by Veronika Ludewig | Sunday (3/22) at 4:00 PM – Whether you’re woo-curious or a seasoned ceremony-goer, this Spring Equinox gathering pours ceremonial cacao, circles around the fire, and bathes you in sound. Set real intentions for the season, breathe a little deeper, and maybe retire that winter brain fog.
🥁 Anton Fig @ Washington Pavilion | Sunday (3/22) at 8:00 PM – Whether you remember him anchoring Letterman’s band, or you just miss drummers who actually swing, Anton Fig brings the goods to Washington Pavilion downtown. Expect groove, taste, and musicianship that makes you put the phone away and actually listen, no pyro, just pocket.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Sioux Falls report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 1%
Areas of fog before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 72°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
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