Sioux Falls.
city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Sioux Falls hosts economic briefings on regional issues, coinciding with tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.Some support1 report
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A major shift in mail processing operations is underway, with Sioux Falls being upgraded to a major hub handling most originating and destined mail for South Dakota.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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USPS is upgrading its Sioux Falls facility to a regional hub while Mike Rounds monitors service standards and executive conduct.Some support4 reports
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Mayor Christine Erickson is addressing city budget matters in Sioux Falls.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Christine Erickson appoints a new planning director for the city of Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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The Lallycooler Music Festival in Sioux Falls is facing challenges due to insufficient market demand to sustain the event.Some support1 report
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Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. announced plans to move its facility to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Larry Rhoden is campaigning for office, focusing on the major infrastructure projects and industrial relocation issues facing Sioux Falls.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The city of Sioux Falls is seeking to redevelop a former plant located near the Big Sioux River.Some support1 report
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Promising Futures Fund expanded into Sioux Falls High Schools to address low-income student needs in the Sioux Falls School District.Some support1 report
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Christine Erickson is Mayor of Sioux Falls and Jon Thum is Police Chief, while the Supreme Court defined legal and lawful boundaries.Some support1 report
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Chief Jon Thum commented on local crime trends in Sioux Falls, which is situated within Minnehaha County.Some support1 report
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A bank located in Sioux Falls supports the local beef industry, while an individual named Gilbert testifies before Congress after graduating from South Dakota State University.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls is identified as the largest city within the state of South Dakota.Some support1 report
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Patio seating is by the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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The University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, and it draws students from the wider region of South Dakota.Some support2 reports
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Baltic is located in Minnehaha County.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls City Council approved funding for a Smithfield location purchase and is considering turf replacement for the stadium.Some support1 report
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A city program in Sioux Falls is funded by a federal grant.Some support1 report
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The Sioux Falls City Council has approved the redevelopment of Falls Park, which serves as a nature experience for residents of Whittier.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Former Mayor of Sioux Falls spoke on the topic of regional growth in the area.Some support1 report
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Taffy Howard, based in Rapid City, sponsored Amendment J in South Dakota, while Liz Larson, from Sioux Falls, opposed the ballot measure.Some support1 report
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Smithfield Foods is moving out of its eastside location.Some support1 report
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Amber organizes a mobile market in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Schmidt manages tourism for Sioux Falls, which utilizes Falls Park to host various events.Some support1 report
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The Department of Social Services made changes to childcare assistance payments in Sioux Falls, affecting families and urban counties including Minnehaha.Some support2 reports
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A documentary about Sioux Falls homelessness, produced with producer Navarrete and directed by Palmer, debuted at the State Theatre.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Experiences in Brookings and Box Elder inform the need for local amenities near Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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A student named Toben, who is from Sioux Falls, attends Mitchell Technical College.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls is emerging as a regional medical hub, and various states are being compared for retirement appeal.Some support1 report1 development inside
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USD medical program is relocating to Sioux Falls, while SDSU president discusses the state's economic future.Some support3 reports
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Pathward, a company providing banking-as-a-service to fintechs like Stripe, is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is traded on the Nasdaq exchange.Some support1 report
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Shared concern over data center development in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.Some support1 report
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Potter and Shelton are candidates running for legislative seats in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Target store reduces travel presence in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Both Sioux Falls and Rapid City are seeking state funding for the expansion of their regional airports.Some support2 reports
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Sioux Falls is the location of a legal action reported on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
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Smithfield Foods is building a new processing plant at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
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St. Francis House is located in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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School Bus Inc. announced it is hiring for new routes in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Midco launched Midco Mobile in Sioux Falls and is offering the Flex plan as a service.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls hosts a back-to-school supplies giveaway event via Hungry Hearts.Some support1 report
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State economic development funds were directed to Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Mayor Travis Schaunaman is fielding resident input in Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
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Dusty Johnson urges the Senate to pass the Farm Bill while voicing concerns about USPS service and new equipment coming to Sioux Falls.Well supported4 reports
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City funding was needed for the Children’s Home Society domestic violence shelter in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls companies placed bids on the Mitchell project.Some support1 report
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NTIA reports findings to the FCC regarding spectrum use, specifically concerning satellite downlink sites in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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The City of Sioux Falls uses its HR team to oversee the hiring process, with the Public Works director serving on the hiring committee.Some support1 report
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A contractor based in Sioux Falls provides services to Norfolk and maintains offices in Iowa.Some support1 report
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Flock Safety and Axon are competing in the surveillance technology market, with ALPR deployment contracted for city use in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
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Meatpacking operations are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, relying heavily on the state's agricultural economy.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is being tied to Sioux Falls, establishing it as a critical hub in the Midwest connecting to both coasts.Some support1 report
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Levitt at the Falls is located in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Sioux Falls successfully passed its school bond referendum on July 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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The annual Worthing Days Festival was held in Sioux Falls on July 30, 2026.Some support1 report
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Special Olympics South Dakota held annual programs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Some support2 reports
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The city of Sioux Falls, located in South Dakota, is noted for its potential use of the Missouri River for future water systems.Some support1 report
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A director explains the debt structure as various cities, including Fargo, Sioux Falls, Duluth, and Rochester, compare their financial burdens.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Wildfires in British Columbia, Oregon, and Alberta are sending smoke to Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
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Around Sioux Falls this week
News at the entities that move Sioux Falls most-
South Dakota StructuralenCore Energy Corp. is seeking approval for a uranium project in South Dakota.Moves Sioux Falls
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Amazon StructuralNvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Moves Sioux Falls
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city council StructuralCity Council oversees civil service hiring processes.Moves Sioux Falls
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Oregon StructuralOpenAI, along with Oregon and other entities, is involved in a push for mandatory national AI safety requirements and federal regulation.Moves Sioux Falls
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supreme court StructuralGyanesh Kumar's orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) procedure in West Bengal were challenged in the Supreme Court.Moves Sioux Falls
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Alberta OperationalSystemic healthcare failures are being reported in Alberta, specifically concerning infectious disease issues at the University of Alberta Hospital.Moves Sioux Falls
Connections
The 40 strongest of 206, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Minnehaha County Structural
Sioux Falls functions as the administrative seat and is geographically situated within the jurisdiction of Minnehaha County.
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Smithfield Foods Structural
Smithfield Foods' major operational expansions and relocations are formally dependent on Sioux Falls' regulatory approvals and financial support.
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South Dakota Structural
Sioux Falls functions as a major incorporated city within the borders of South Dakota, subject to its laws and contributing to its economy.
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Jon Thum Structural
Jon Thum serves as the Police Chief for the city of Sioux Falls.
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Travis Schaunaman Structural
Travis Schaunaman serves as the Mayor of the city of Sioux Falls.
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Larry Rhoden Operational
Sioux Falls serves as a key base and political backdrop for Larry Rhoden's gubernatorial campaign, which actively seeks its support.
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Amazon Structural
Amazon operates a distribution facility employing 1,500 people in Sioux Falls.
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city council Structural
The city council serves as the elected governing body responsible for the administration, oversight, and budgetary approval of Sioux Falls.
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Flock Safety Structural
Flock Safety is currently under contract to provide a city surveillance system for the municipality of Sioux Falls.
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Oregon Structural
Sioux Falls is environmentally dependent on the conditions and events occurring in Oregon, such as wildfire smoke.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court defines the legal and lawful boundaries under which Sioux Falls operates.
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Sioux Falls Stadium Structural
The city government of Sioux Falls is responsible for the operational oversight and capital planning regarding the Sioux Falls Stadium.
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Sheila Gestring Structural
Sheila Gestring is influencing the establishment of a medical school in Sioux Falls.
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human resources Structural
The city of Sioux Falls utilizes the human resources function as part of its operational hiring process.
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Donald Trump Structural
The relationship is defined by the policy impact of the Trump administration on the location of Sioux Falls.
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Norfolk Structural
A service provider based in Sioux Falls provides ongoing services to Norfolk.
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Watertown Regional Airport Operational
Business travelers perceive Sioux Falls as a superior market offering compared to Watertown Regional Airport.
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New York Operational
The evidence indicates that Sioux Falls competes with larger metropolitan areas, including New York.
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Kid Rock Transactional
Kid Rock is headlining a festival held in Sioux Falls.
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Social Security Structural
The population of Sioux Falls relies on the services provided by the Social Security program.
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Schmidt Shared context
Schmidt holds a management role overseeing tourism activities within the city of Sioux Falls.
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Alberta Operational
Wildfires in Alberta send smoke that influences the environment of Sioux Falls.
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Via Operational
Via operates as a transit service provider in partnership with the municipality of Sioux Falls.
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Steven Haugaard Structural
Steven Haugaard serves as a representative for the residents of Sioux Falls.
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Dolly Parton Transactional
Dolly Parton performed a concert in Sioux Falls.
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Falls Park Structural
The city of Sioux Falls provides financial backing and operational context for Falls Park.
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Feeding South Dakota Operational
The two entities maintain an ongoing partnership where the organization provides emergency food aid to patients in the area.
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Aldi Shared context
Aldi utilizes marketing campaigns to target the geographic area surrounding Sioux Falls.
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Rapid City Operational
The cities actively compete in retail success while also coordinating efforts to secure state funding for airport expansion.
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British Columbia Shared context
Due to prevailing weather patterns, air quality issues originating in British Columbia can affect Sioux Falls.
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First National Bank Transactional
The company has established a physical presence in Sioux Falls and contributes to the local economy.
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Des Moines Shared context
The two locations share functional responsibility regarding regional weather monitoring.
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Amber Operational
Amber actively organizes the mobile market within the geographical area of Sioux Falls.
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Minneapolis Operational
Sioux Falls is identified as competing with larger regional cities, including Minneapolis.
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Darius Rucker Shared context
The city serves as the location and context for the professional activities of the individual, specifically hosting a festival.
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Department of Social Services Structural
The Department of Social Services operates within the jurisdiction of Sioux Falls, executing policies that affect the city's residents.
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University of Sioux Falls Shared context
The organization is geographically situated within the city limits of Sioux Falls.
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Potter Shared context
Potter's professional candidacy is situated within the geographical and professional context of Sioux Falls.
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Sean Baker Shared context
Sean Baker is featured in a documentary focusing on homelessness within the context of Sioux Falls.
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Medical education is forecasted to relocate to Sioux Falls, establishing a functional presence in the city.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
21 events- Sioux Falls hosts economic briefings on regional issues, coinciding with tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.
- A major shift in mail processing operations is underway, with Sioux Falls being upgraded to a major hub handling most originating and destined mail for South Dakota.
- USPS is upgrading its Sioux Falls facility to a regional hub while Mike Rounds monitors service standards and executive conduct.
- Christine Erickson appoints a new planning director for the city of Sioux Falls.
- The Lallycooler Music Festival in Sioux Falls is facing challenges due to insufficient market demand to sustain the event.
- The city of Sioux Falls is seeking to redevelop a former plant located near the Big Sioux River.
- Promising Futures Fund expanded into Sioux Falls High Schools to address low-income student needs in the Sioux Falls School District.
- Christine Erickson is Mayor of Sioux Falls and Jon Thum is Police Chief, while the Supreme Court defined legal and lawful boundaries.
- Chief Jon Thum commented on local crime trends in Sioux Falls, which is situated within Minnehaha County.
- A bank located in Sioux Falls supports the local beef industry, while an individual named Gilbert testifies before Congress after graduating from South Dakota State University.
- Sioux Falls is identified as the largest city within the state of South Dakota.
- Patio seating is by the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.
- The University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, and it draws students from the wider region of South Dakota.
- Baltic is located in Minnehaha County.
- Sioux Falls City Council approved funding for a Smithfield location purchase and is considering turf replacement for the stadium.
- A city program in Sioux Falls is funded by a federal grant.
- Former Mayor of Sioux Falls spoke on the topic of regional growth in the area.
- Taffy Howard, based in Rapid City, sponsored Amendment J in South Dakota, while Liz Larson, from Sioux Falls, opposed the ballot measure.
- Smithfield Foods is moving out of its eastside location.
- Amber organizes a mobile market in Sioux Falls.
- Schmidt manages tourism for Sioux Falls, which utilizes Falls Park to host various events.
August 2026
26 events- The Department of Social Services made changes to childcare assistance payments in Sioux Falls, affecting families and urban counties including Minnehaha.
- A documentary about Sioux Falls homelessness, produced with producer Navarrete and directed by Palmer, debuted at the State Theatre.
- Experiences in Brookings and Box Elder inform the need for local amenities near Sioux Falls.
- A student named Toben, who is from Sioux Falls, attends Mitchell Technical College.
- Sioux Falls is emerging as a regional medical hub, and various states are being compared for retirement appeal.
- USD medical program is relocating to Sioux Falls, while SDSU president discusses the state's economic future.
- Pathward, a company providing banking-as-a-service to fintechs like Stripe, is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and is traded on the Nasdaq exchange.
- Shared concern over data center development in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
- Potter and Shelton are candidates running for legislative seats in Sioux Falls.
- Target store reduces travel presence in Sioux Falls.
- Both Sioux Falls and Rapid City are seeking state funding for the expansion of their regional airports.
- Sioux Falls is the location of a legal action reported on August 25, 2026.
- Smithfield Foods is building a new processing plant at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls.
- St. Francis House is located in Sioux Falls.
- School Bus Inc. announced it is hiring for new routes in Sioux Falls.
- Midco launched Midco Mobile in Sioux Falls and is offering the Flex plan as a service.
- Sioux Falls hosts a back-to-school supplies giveaway event via Hungry Hearts.
- State economic development funds were directed to Sioux Falls.
- Mayor Travis Schaunaman is fielding resident input in Sioux Falls.
- City funding was needed for the Children’s Home Society domestic violence shelter in Sioux Falls.
- Sioux Falls companies placed bids on the Mitchell project.
- NTIA reports findings to the FCC regarding spectrum use, specifically concerning satellite downlink sites in Sioux Falls.
- The City of Sioux Falls uses its HR team to oversee the hiring process, with the Public Works director serving on the hiring committee.
- A contractor based in Sioux Falls provides services to Norfolk and maintains offices in Iowa.
- Flock Safety and Axon are competing in the surveillance technology market, with ALPR deployment contracted for city use in Rapid City and Sioux Falls.
- The proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is being tied to Sioux Falls, establishing it as a critical hub in the Midwest connecting to both coasts.
July 2026
11 events- Mayor Christine Erickson is addressing city budget matters in Sioux Falls.
- Larry Rhoden is campaigning for office, focusing on the major infrastructure projects and industrial relocation issues facing Sioux Falls.
- The Sioux Falls City Council has approved the redevelopment of Falls Park, which serves as a nature experience for residents of Whittier.
- Meatpacking operations are based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, relying heavily on the state's agricultural economy.
- Levitt at the Falls is located in Sioux Falls.
- Sioux Falls successfully passed its school bond referendum on July 30, 2026.
- The annual Worthing Days Festival was held in Sioux Falls on July 30, 2026.
- Special Olympics South Dakota held annual programs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- The city of Sioux Falls, located in South Dakota, is noted for its potential use of the Missouri River for future water systems.
- A director explains the debt structure as various cities, including Fargo, Sioux Falls, Duluth, and Rochester, compare their financial burdens.
- Wildfires in British Columbia, Oregon, and Alberta are sending smoke to Sioux Falls.