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Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has earned recertification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. The accreditation is provided by DNV Healthcare USA Inc.

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc.

Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. has presented its annual awards.

• New Business of the Year: Pomegranate Market
• Food & Beverage of the Year: Totally Rad Eats at Fernson Downtown
• Retailer of the Year: Gist Wine Shop
• Professional Service of the Year: Startup Sioux Falls
• Downtown Ambassador of the Year: Sioux Falls Police Department
• Spirit of Downtown Sioux Falls Award: Mayor Paul TenHaken

Sanford Health

Three Sanford Health leaders shared perspectives on AI, workforce transformation and the future of healthcare delivery at the Reuters Digital Health Summit in May in Chicago.

Erica DeBoer

David Newman

Tommy Ibrahim

Dr. Tommy Ibrahim, executive vice president and chief transformation officer, was part of the fireside chat The Future We Choose: Defining the Next Chapter of Digital Health.

Dr. David Newman, chief medical officer for virtual care, joined the executive panel discussion The Digital Health Mandate – Leading With Urgency, Clarity and Accountability.

Erica DeBoer, senior vice president, chief nursing officer, participated in the panel discussion Navigate Change Management via AI and Digital Solutions To Improve Organizational Adaptability.

Molly Brechtel

TSP

Molly Brechtel has joined TSP as a design technician. She recently earned a degree in architectural engineering technology from Southeast Technical College.

Bethany Foundation

Amy Farr

Amy Farr has joined Bethany Foundation as its director. She has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently serving as executive director of the Hartford Area Development Foundation.

Bethany Homes/Bethany Meadows

Bethany Homes and Bethany Meadows have presented their annual Spirit Awards.

• Spirit of Caring: Macy Lembke, a certified nursing assistant at Bethany Home in Brandon. She has worked there for almost three years.
• Spirit of Leadership: Bailey Ode, a nurse manager at Bethany Meadows in Brandon. She has worked there for two years and is studying to become a registered nurse.
• Spirit of Enthusiasm: Madison Honken, a licensed practical nurse at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls. She has worked there for six years.
• Spirit of Mission: Kass Leonhardt, an HR recruiter at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls for almost three years.
• Spirit of Service: Gekenzy Brown, a cook at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls for almost two years .
• Spirit of Heroism: April Lalley, a laundry aide at Bethany Home in Sioux Falls for almost three years.
• Legacy Award: Dr. Dan Heinemann, medical director.

Cutler Law Firm

Three Cutler Law Firm LLP attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Great Plains Super Lawyers list. The list recognizes the top 5 percent of attorneys in South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. The selection is based on attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice through professional accomplishments.

• Kent Cutler: business litigation, construction litigation, personal injury – general.
• Steven Sarbacker: mergers and acquisitions, banking, real estate, business/corporate.
• Michael Bornitz: personal injury – general, workers’ compensation, business litigation, insurance coverage.

In addition, two Cutler Law Firm attorneys have been named to the 2026 Great Plains Rising Star list. The list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state.

• Abigale Farley: business litigation, construction litigation, insurance claims, personal injury – general, property disputes.
• Erik Nyberg: real estate, business/corporate, mergers and acquisitions, land use/zoning.

Showplace Cabinetry

Designer Carissa Trygstad of Showplace Cabinetry earned third place at the 2026 KCMA Design Awards for the project “Historic Charm, Modern Heart.” The project included the remodeling of a house in central Sioux Falls that is more than 100 years old. Trygstad’s work in the kitchen blended classic architecture with modern updates. The color of the cabinets and woodwork was inspired by original wallpaper found in the home.