Jodi Schwan

With strong start to year, visitor industry anticipates solid tourism numbers in Sioux Falls

With new attractions and events, hotel occupancy is up. So is spending. The visitor industry is hoping it continues as the season ramps up.

2 weeks ago

Orpheum Theater Center to begin major renovation

A more elegant look with spaces designed to generate additional revenue is ahead for the Orpheum Theater Center.

3 weeks ago

Top Hat Bar & Lounge finds new downtown location

Top Hat Bar & Lounge has found its next home downtown.

3 weeks ago

Former downtown Wells Fargo site sees leasing activity while long-term plan awaits

The name is off the longtime Wells Fargo-anchored building downtown — but behind the scenes, offices are filling and long-range plans are being made.

3 weeks ago

City sales tax revenue shows unexpected surge in March

It’s somewhat unclear why, but sales tax revenue in Sioux Falls took a big jump in March.

4 weeks ago

Downtown boutique enhances refillable section after receiving small-business grant

A downtown Sioux Falls boutique is expanding a key part of its business after receiving a small-business grant aimed at helping retailers grow.

4 weeks ago

Downtown rail yard property sale, TIF district gain approval from Sioux Falls City Council

A plan to redevelop about 4 acres of former downtown rail yard land into apartments, retail and office space earned approval Tuesday from the Sioux Falls City Council.

4 weeks ago

The ‘NeeDoh effect’: Huge demand for squishy toys drives crowds at local businesses

“All of a sudden, it just went crazy. I have never seen anything else like this in my 16 years of business. Ever.”

4 weeks ago

Avera announces largest gift in its history for new children’s hospital

Avera Health has received a $35 million gift — the largest in the system’s history — to support pediatric care in Sioux Falls.

4 weeks ago

Jodi’s Journal: Don’t let local election become casualty of the calendar

A higher turnout is expected for this year’s first-ever combined state and local election. But as Jodi writes, it also demands voters seek out information in a bigger way too.

4 weeks ago

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