April 26, 2024 Three brothers are bringing multiple offerings to the former Tea Steak House building, including a bar and restaurant. Josh, Seth and Dylan North will be leasing the 11,000-square-foot space at 215 S. Main Ave. in Tea. They plan to bring back the Tea Event Center in one of the buildings and use the other for a mix of a bar and restaurant as well as a liquor store. Since the Tea Steak House closed in 2021, the building has had multiple uses, including as a Boss’ Pizzeria & Sports Bar and most recently for a few months early this year as the Latino nightclub El Effecto. Seth ..read more

April 26, 2024 The Billie Sutton Leadership Institute’s sixth year is underway, offering both the Sutton Leaders and Rural POWER programs. Sixteen members of the new class met for a training seminar this past weekend in Oacoma to kick off the yearlong leadership development program. The programming offers “impactful training and opportunities for learning, networking and growth,” said Sutton, a former state senator, 2018 candidate for governor of South Dakota and founder of the Sutton Leadership Institute. “These folks are leading in communities big and small, and we are proud to support them ..read more

April 25, 2024 Kaladi’s Bistro is closing. The restaurant at 26th and Minnesota posted Thursday evening on social media that Friday will be its last day in business. It will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Dear valued patrons, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Kaladi’s Bistro on April 26. We extend our sincerest gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and patronage through the years.” “Your loyalty has meant the world to us. While this journey may be coming to an end, the memories we’ve shared and friendships we’ve made will last a lifetime. “Tha ..read more

April 25, 2024 The first McDonald’s west of Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls is about to start construction. It will be built on the northeast corner of 41st Street and Ellis Road. “I’m excited about this location because we can serve the west side of Sioux Falls better, provide some jobs while we’re at it, and it’s a great area,” said Jordan Hartshorn, the Sioux Falls franchisee for McDonald’s. “There’s a lot of residential, you’ve got Roosevelt right there, even Tea is close and has quick access as well.” The restaurant will be designed similar to the one on East 26th Street, he said, and will ..read more

April 25, 2024 Before long, you’ll be able to sit on the patio at Session Ale Works, enjoy a deep-dish pizza, craft beer and lakeside view. Construction crews are wrapping up work at the new west-side restaurant and bar, and owner Quentin Robertson and general manager Stephanie McKenna said they’re eager to put the final touches on the space and put their team to work. They’re planning to open May 10 in a retail center at the Firehouse42 development on 12th Street, just east of Ellis Road. The area is home to a fire station, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Little Tykes University and an Edward Jones off ..read more

April 25, 2024 A new 95,000-square-foot facility to support the building industry officially has opened in Brandon. Engineered Truss Systems Inc. held a ribbon-cutting this week in the Rovang Industrial Park. The business specializes in manufacturing roof and floor trusses and also offers laminated veneer lumber beams and headers. The new facility, built by Lloyd Construction, will increase Engineered Truss’ production by an estimated 66 percent. Engineered Truss Systems was founded in 1985 and acquired two years later by Daryl Paclik. He sold it to his son, Chris, in 2020. Lloyd acquired the ..read more

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April  25, 2024 This paid piece is sponsored by Eide Bailly LLP. A version of this article first appeared on EideBailly.com. Nonprofit organizations in Sioux Falls play a pivotal role in addressing community needs, fostering social change and improving the quality of life for residents. As these organizations continually seek sustainable and cost-effective ways to amplify their impact, the Inflation Reduction Act presents a timely opportunity. Typically, tax-exempt organizations do not benefit from tax credit incentives because they do not have a tax obligation to offset with the credit ..read more

April 25, 2024 A new downtown apartment project that will bring 175 more living options has topped off its highest floor. The One2 is on the south end of downtown along 12th Street between First and Second avenues. “I’m so impressed with this project,” said Luke Jessen, vice president of development at Lloyd Cos. “The views are incredible. From the top floor, you can see the Cathedral, you can see all of downtown. I think residents will be ecstatic about that.” Depending on which side of the building you’re looking at, it either will be six or seven stories high to account for the difference ..read more

April 25, 2024 This paid piece is sponsored by Alternative HR. Every employer hopes to attract, hire and retain great talent, but with ongoing low unemployment rates, it’s harder than ever to find the right candidate to apply. In addition to a smaller pool to choose from, the average applicant has changed. Job seekers have higher expectations – they want competitive compensation and benefits packages, flexible worksites and more. “The applicant is far more selective,” said Gail Anderson, Alternative HR’s operations coordinator and one of its human resources senior consultants. “When it comes ..read more