Tom Simmons, a tenured faculty member at the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law and a leading expert in trusts and estates, will serve as the school’s inaugural McDowell, King & South Dakota Trust Company Chair in Trusts and Estates Law.
Shannon Ausen, who has served in city government since she was a 20-year-old college student, retires this week after almosts 34 years of putting her engineering skills to work supporting some of the most impactful transportation projects in Sioux Falls history.
Here’s a look at this week’s Movers & Shakers.
Six startups and five student innovations have been honored with the 2026 Governor’s Giant Vision awards.
Community and business leader Eric Erickson has been named the next executive director of the Prairie Family Business Association.
His first months as head of state economic development have included working with the largest projects in state history – and the new GOED commissioner is uniquely positioned to help shepherd them.
“I’m inspired by looking at what people need in their business and how we can partner to make it better.”
They’re finding early career success and already giving back to their community. Meet this year’s 30 Under 30, presented by MarketBeat.
First Premier Bank CEO Dana Dykhouse has been recognized for his contributions to economic development in South Dakota with an award from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Fifty-five women have been nominated for the 46th annual Women of Excellence Awards presented by Sales and Marketing Executives Inc. of Sioux Falls.
