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Some restaurant chains will end 2026 with more locations than they had at the start of the year. As with most years, 2026 has seen its share of chain restaurants closing locations. Only so many can survive, after all. READ MORE: How to Find the Only Remaining Rainforest Cafe Restaurants But there is one type of chain restaurant that seems to come up more often in conversations about struggling chains: Pizza.

Even though fewer people converged on the Black Hills this year for the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally - 448,166 vehicles (down 16% from 2025) - there was no shortage of legendary exploits and adventures. And once again this year, a ton of the event's memorable moments happened on the hallowed grounds of the Buffalo Chip Campground.

Connecting with people who understand your experience can make all the difference when navigating grief, loss, or mental health struggles. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Sioux Falls community will come together at Levitt at the Falls for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk.

Do you ever have a late-night craving for some sweet treats or maybe a burger and fries? Need to find a South Dakota eatery open for your midnight snack? Well, you're in luck! Despite what some in the Sioux Empire think, there are local spots that are either open 24 hours a day or into the early morning hours. There are options for late-night eaters to satisfy all your foodie needs.

South Dakota is lucky to have local, homegrown restaurants throughout the state, including in our backyard in Sioux Falls. Over 700 local eateries call Sioux Falls home. But one Sioux Falls establishment has stood the test of time since the 1950s. I hope you're hungry for a sweet treat, Sioux Falls! The local gem that has seen Sioux Falls grow for over seven decades is the very first B&G Milkyway on 12th Street.

We've seen a lot of adorable baby ducklings, bunnies, and other young critters in the Sioux Empire. But South Dakota officials are warning people not to touch these animals. The folks at South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks understand that you just want to help young ducklings and bunnies thrive. But touching them can actually do more harm than good.

It turned into a late-night affair in the NSIC opener between Augustana and Duluth on Thursday Night. The Vikings led very late in the contest 23-22 when lightning in the area put the game on ice. After the lengthy pause, the Bulldogs engineered the touchdown drive they needed to win the game 30-23. Per GoAugie.com: DULUTH, Minn.

Labor Day weekend is here, which means Sioux Falls residents have one last big decision to make before summer officially starts packing up its bags: Maybe you're heading to the lake for one last dip. Perhaps you're firing up the grill, squeezing in a round of golf, visiting family, meeting up with friends, or taking one final road trip while the weather is still warm.

Back-to-school season is officially in full swing across the Mount Rushmore State. Hallways are full again, high school sports are kicking off, and students are settling into a brand-new school year. South Dakota takes a lot of pride in its local education, but how do our top High Schools stack up when measured against the rest of the country? U.S. News & World Report recently released its latest annual list of the best high schools in the nation.

The Minnesota Vikings have announced their season-long team captains as the beginning of the season looms next weekend. New starting Quarterback Kyler Murray is among eight team captains that were made official on Thursday. Per ProFootballTalk: Starting quarterback Kyler Murray, in his first year with the Vikings, is one of them.