Sioux Falls.
city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States
- Reports this week
- 5
- Active events
- 9
- Connections
- 226
What's happening
Active this week
-
The Dakota Angler Institute hosted an event in Sioux Falls on October 22, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Gulbranson launched a new business in Sioux Falls on October 21, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Echo Electric opened a new branch in Sioux Falls on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Ashley Anderson co-chairs a local leadership summit in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Quartzite was used in Midwest courthouses and Chicago paving, while stonecutters immigrated from Europe.Some support1 report
-
GrassRope organization provided support to the Lakota Forward organization.Some support1 report
-
Mike Rounds' Senator's office is located in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Mayor Erickson discusses downtown transformation in Sioux Falls, including a new plaza connecting Falls Park and a new river overlook.Some support1 report
-
A documentary about Sioux Falls homelessness, produced with producer Navarrete and directed by Palmer, debuted at the State Theatre.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
-
Amber organizes a mobile market in Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
-
Midco operates an aquatic center in Sioux Falls that supports swim programs for several local universities and hosts Special Olympics events.Some support1 report
-
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue has established agreements with Split Rock to cover areas near Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Bryan Ruiz, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is a resident of Sioux Falls and is taking courses via CourseCareers and watching videos on YouTube.Some support1 report
-
Alumni from Sioux Falls donated to Concordia College on October 8, 2026.Some support2 reports
-
Rides are running along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
John Hughes, a representative from Sioux Falls, was noted on October 5, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Sioux Falls hosts economic briefings on regional issues, coinciding with tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.Some support1 report
-
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
-
USPS is upgrading its Sioux Falls facility to a regional hub while Mike Rounds monitors service standards and executive conduct.Some support4 reports
-
Mayor Christine Erickson is addressing city budget matters in Sioux Falls.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
-
Christine Erickson appoints a new planning director for the city of Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
The Lallycooler Music Festival in Sioux Falls is facing challenges due to insufficient market demand to sustain the event.Some support1 report
-
Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. announced plans to move its facility to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
-
Larry Rhoden is campaigning for office, focusing on the major infrastructure projects and industrial relocation issues facing Sioux Falls.Some support1 report2 developments inside
-
The city of Sioux Falls is seeking to redevelop a former plant located near the Big Sioux River.Some support1 report
-
Promising Futures Fund expanded into Sioux Falls High Schools to address low-income student needs in the Sioux Falls School District.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Chief Jon Thum commented on local crime trends in Sioux Falls, which is situated within Minnehaha County.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Sioux Falls is identified as the largest city within the state of South Dakota.Some support1 report
-
Patio seating is by the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
The University of Sioux Falls is located in Sioux Falls, and it draws students from the wider region of South Dakota.Some support2 reports
-
Baltic is located in Minnehaha County.Some support1 report
-
Sioux Falls City Council approved funding for a Smithfield location purchase and is considering turf replacement for the stadium.Some support1 report
-
A city program in Sioux Falls is funded by a federal grant.Some support1 report
-
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
-
Former Mayor of Sioux Falls spoke on the topic of regional growth in the area.Some support1 report
-
Taffy Howard, based in Rapid City, sponsored Amendment J in South Dakota, while Liz Larson, from Sioux Falls, opposed the ballot measure.Some support2 reports
-
Smithfield Foods is moving out of its eastside location.Some support1 report
-
Schmidt manages tourism for Sioux Falls, which utilizes Falls Park to host various events.Some support1 report
-
The Department of Social Services made changes to childcare assistance payments in Sioux Falls, affecting families and urban counties including Minnehaha.Some support2 reports
-
Experiences in Brookings and Box Elder inform the need for local amenities near Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
A student named Toben, who is from Sioux Falls, attends Mitchell Technical College.Some support1 report
-
Sioux Falls is emerging as a regional medical hub, and various states are being compared for retirement appeal.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
USD medical program is relocating to Sioux Falls, while SDSU president discusses the state's economic future.Well supported4 reports
-
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
-
Shared concern over data center development in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.Some support1 report
-
Potter and Shelton are candidates running for legislative seats in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Target store reduces travel presence in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Both Sioux Falls and Rapid City are seeking state funding for the expansion of their regional airports.Some support2 reports
-
Sioux Falls is the location of a legal action reported on August 25, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Smithfield Foods is building a new processing plant at Foundation Park in Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
-
St. Francis House is located in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
School Bus Inc. announced it is hiring for new routes in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Midco launched Midco Mobile in Sioux Falls and is offering the Flex plan as a service.Some support1 report
-
Sioux Falls hosts a back-to-school supplies giveaway event via Hungry Hearts.Some support1 report
-
State economic development funds were directed to Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
-
Mayor Travis Schaunaman is fielding resident input in Sioux Falls.Some support2 reports
-
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
-
City funding was needed for the Children’s Home Society domestic violence shelter in Sioux Falls.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
What's reaching Sioux Falls
Events traced to Sioux Falls, step by step, newest firstAround Sioux Falls this week
News at the entities that move Sioux Falls most-
Donald Trump StructuralAn installation depicting Donald Trump in Tehran was unveiled, serving as political messaging.Moves Sioux Falls
-
South Dakota StructuralLarry Rhoden activated the 155th Engineer Company in South Dakota related to border security deployment.Moves Sioux Falls
-
Smithfield Foods StructuralSmithfield Foods donated support to the Crete food pantry in Nebraska.Moves Sioux Falls
-
Travis Schaunaman StructuralMayor Travis Schaunaman discussed a resolution to make housing affordable.Moves Sioux Falls
-
city council StructuralResidents are opposing the redevelopment of a former campus involving Emerson and the city council.Moves Sioux Falls
-
Amazon StructuralUnder political pressure from Trump's team, the FTC is overseeing cases involving price discrimination, with former Biden-era staff involved.Moves Sioux Falls
Connections
The 40 strongest of 226, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Christine Erickson Structural
Christine Erickson holds the formal office of Mayor of Sioux Falls, leading the city government.
-
Smithfield Foods Structural
Smithfield Foods' major operational expansions and relocations are formally dependent on Sioux Falls' regulatory approvals and financial support.
-
Jon Thum Structural
Jon Thum serves as the Police Chief for the city of Sioux Falls.
-
Minnehaha County Structural
Sioux Falls functions as the administrative seat and is geographically situated within the jurisdiction of Minnehaha County.
-
Larry Rhoden Operational
Larry Rhoden actively campaigns and governs within Sioux Falls, using the city as a key political base and area of operation.
-
Travis Schaunaman Structural
Travis Schaunaman serves as the Mayor of the city of Sioux Falls.
-
city council Structural
The city council serves as the elected governing body responsible for the administration, oversight, and budgetary approval of Sioux Falls.
-
South Dakota Structural
Sioux Falls is a major city within South Dakota, operating under state laws and receiving state economic development funds.
Show all 40 connections
-
Amazon Structural
Amazon operates a distribution facility employing 1,500 people in Sioux Falls.
-
supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court defines the legal and lawful boundaries under which Sioux Falls operates.
-
Falls Park Structural
Sioux Falls governs and utilizes Falls Park, providing financial backing and hosting city events.
-
Flock Safety Structural
Flock Safety is currently under contract to provide a city surveillance system for the municipality of Sioux Falls.
-
Sioux Falls Stadium Structural
The city government of Sioux Falls is responsible for the operational oversight and capital planning regarding the Sioux Falls Stadium.
-
Oregon Structural
Sioux Falls is environmentally dependent on the conditions and events occurring in Oregon, such as wildfire smoke.
-
Sheila Gestring Structural
Sheila Gestring is influencing the establishment of a medical school in Sioux Falls.
-
Donald Trump Structural
Donald Trump's policies and executive orders structurally impact the local industry and economy of Sioux Falls.
-
human resources Structural
The city of Sioux Falls utilizes the human resources function as part of its operational hiring process.
-
Norfolk Structural
A service provider based in Sioux Falls provides ongoing services to Norfolk.
-
Schmidt Shared context
Schmidt holds a management role overseeing tourism activities within the city of Sioux Falls.
-
New York Operational
The evidence indicates that Sioux Falls competes with larger metropolitan areas, including New York.
-
Kid Rock Transactional
Kid Rock is headlining a festival held in Sioux Falls.
-
Concordia College Transactional
Alumni from Sioux Falls donated $6 million to Concordia College.
-
Social Security Structural
The population of Sioux Falls relies on the services provided by the Social Security program.
-
Watertown Regional Airport Operational
Business travelers perceive Sioux Falls as a superior market offering compared to Watertown Regional Airport.
-
Via Operational
Via operates as a transit service provider in partnership with the municipality of Sioux Falls.
-
Alberta Operational
Wildfires in Alberta send smoke that influences the environment of Sioux Falls.
-
Dolly Parton Transactional
Dolly Parton performed a concert in Sioux Falls.
-
Split Rock Operational
Split Rock is a covered area near Sioux Falls, with operational agreements in place with Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.
-
Feeding South Dakota Operational
The two entities maintain an ongoing partnership where the organization provides emergency food aid to patients in the area.
-
Aldi Shared context
Aldi utilizes marketing campaigns to target the geographic area surrounding Sioux Falls.
-
Rapid City Operational
The cities actively compete in retail success while also coordinating efforts to secure state funding for airport expansion.
-
British Columbia Shared context
Due to prevailing weather patterns, air quality issues originating in British Columbia can affect Sioux Falls.
-
Steven Haugaard Structural
Steven Haugaard serves as a representative for the residents of Sioux Falls.
-
First National Bank Transactional
The company has established a physical presence in Sioux Falls and contributes to the local economy.
-
Minneapolis Operational
Sioux Falls is identified as competing with larger regional cities, including Minneapolis.
-
Amber Operational
Amber actively organizes the mobile market within the geographical area of Sioux Falls.
-
Darius Rucker Shared context
The city serves as the location and context for the professional activities of the individual, specifically hosting a festival.
-
Des Moines Shared context
The two locations share functional responsibility regarding regional weather monitoring.
-
Andy Patterson Shared context
Andy Patterson serves as CEO of an entity located in Sioux Falls.
-
University of Sioux Falls Shared context
The organization is geographically situated within the city limits of Sioux Falls.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
14 events- The Dakota Angler Institute hosted an event in Sioux Falls on October 22, 2026.
- Gulbranson launched a new business in Sioux Falls on October 21, 2026.
- Echo Electric opened a new branch in Sioux Falls on October 1, 2026.
- Ashley Anderson co-chairs a local leadership summit in Sioux Falls.
- Quartzite was used in Midwest courthouses and Chicago paving, while stonecutters immigrated from Europe.
- GrassRope organization provided support to the Lakota Forward organization.
- Mike Rounds' Senator's office is located in Sioux Falls.
- Mayor Erickson discusses downtown transformation in Sioux Falls, including a new plaza connecting Falls Park and a new river overlook.
- Midco operates an aquatic center in Sioux Falls that supports swim programs for several local universities and hosts Special Olympics events.
- Sioux Falls Fire Rescue has established agreements with Split Rock to cover areas near Sioux Falls.
- Bryan Ruiz, who grew up in Puerto Rico, is a resident of Sioux Falls and is taking courses via CourseCareers and watching videos on YouTube.
- Alumni from Sioux Falls donated to Concordia College on October 8, 2026.
- Rides are running along the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls.
- John Hughes, a representative from Sioux Falls, was noted on October 5, 2026.
September 2026
21 events- Amber organizes a mobile market in Sioux Falls.
- 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.
- Schmidt manages tourism for Sioux Falls, which utilizes Falls Park to host various events.
August 2026
20 events- A documentary about Sioux Falls homelessness, produced with producer Navarrete and directed by Palmer, debuted at the State Theatre.
- The Department of Social Services made changes to childcare assistance payments in Sioux Falls, affecting families and urban counties including Minnehaha.
- 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.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
3 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.