Oct. 11, 2021

Dollar General has started construction on a new location in east Sioux Falls.

It will be on a vacant lot at 2701 E. 17th St. to the north of Andy’s Affiliated Foods.

“Our customers are at the center of all that we do, and meeting customers’ needs is Dollar General’s top priority when choosing store locations. In selecting store sites, we take a number of factors into consideration, carefully evaluating each potential new store location to ensure we can continue to meet our customers’ price, value and selection needs,” the national chain said in a statement. “We further strive to provide convenience for customers who may not have affordable nearby retail options.”

The opening is scheduled for late winter of 2022, though the company said that could change based on construction progress.

Dollar General stores employ six to 10 workers. The stores sell name-brand and private-brand merchandise such as foods, health and beauty products, home cleaning supplies, housewares, stationery, seasonal items and basic clothing.

This will be the fifth Dollar General in Sioux Falls. In the area, there also are stores in Brandon, Harrisburg and Tea.