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Smithfield to Reapply for $1.3 Billion Sioux Falls Pork Plant Permit as Major Processing Investment Faces New Scrutiny

Smithfield Foods is moving forward with plans to seek renewed permitting approval for its proposed $1.3 billion pork processing facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, following a court decision that overturned the project’s original conditional use permit. The development marks an important turning point for one of the largest...

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KELOLAND

Businesses greet hunters at Sioux Falls Airport

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– It’s a South Dakota tradition that rolls around every October, welcoming pheasant hunters from across the country. And while the hunters are here for the birds, local businesses are hoping to catch their attention. This year’s welcome at the Sioux Falls airport is also helping a family dealing with tragedy. From […]

Sioux Falls, SD · 25d

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Ophthalmology Limited opens expanded, renovated location

Ophthalmology Limited has finished the expansion of its eye surgery center and added services. The practice at 6601 S. Minnesota Ave. added about 9,000 square feet to its longtime location earlier this year, including 17 rooms for pre- and post-surgery patients, two more operating rooms and an overall space designed with more windows for natural light.

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Argus Leader

Founder’s son leaves Bluestem Capital after 14 years of service

After serving as vice president of investor relations at Bluestem Capital for over 14 years, Jon Kirby announced Wednesday he has left his father’s Sioux Falls-based investment firm to begin work at Liberty National Bank. “I have had the privilege of working alongside some truly remarkable people, wonderful investors and incredible CEOs,” Kirby said in a statement. His work included management of existing portfolio companies as well as evaluating further investment opportunities. Bluestem was co-founded over 30 years ago by Kirby’s father, Steve Kirby, and today has over 450 investors with around $220 million in assets. Targeted investments include Midwestern-based businesses, real estate, healthcare, medical technology and manufacturing. “I will always be thankful for the trust placed in me and the many lessons I’ve learned along the way,” Jon Kirby said. Steve Kirby, who in 2025 was appointed by President Donald Trump to the Homeland Security Advisory Council, could not be reached for comment regarding what’s next for the venture capital firm. Angela George covers trending and breaking news for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Email Angela.George@Lee.net. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Founder’s son leaves Bluestem Capital after 14 years of service

Sioux Falls, SD · 26d

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Expanded downtown Business Improvement District unanimously approved

More properties will be contributing to the Business Improvement District in downtown Sioux Falls. The City Council unanimously approved the inclusion of industrial and purely multifamily properties in the BID at its Wednesday meeting. That removes 21 properties that were put under an exemption years ago and will generate an...

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Augustana University opens modern apartments for new school year

This piece is sponsored by Lloyd Construction. For Augustana University students moving into Foundation Heights this fall, the new apartment-style building offered something many college students only hope for: modern housing, space to gather and a little extra room to make campus feel like home. For Lloyd Construction, delivering that...

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Smithfield: Company will re-apply for permit

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — KELOLAND News asked Smithfield Foods if it plans to re-apply for a conditional use permit to build a proposed new facility in Foundation Park. The company responded on Wednesday. “We plan to reapply. We have no additional comment beyond that,” a company spokesman said in an email statement. The city […]

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Dawley Farm Village office suite offers outstanding location, ready-to-go space

This Site Spotlight is sponsored by Tysdal Commercial. An office suite in a prominent east-side development offers move-in ready space for its next tenant. Located at 5010 E. Rosa Parks Place, it’s part of the Dawley Office Park on East 26th Street next to Rosa Parks Elementary. The 2,350-square-foot...

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Apartment of the Week: Willows South Commons

This Apartment of the Week is sponsored by Lloyd Cos. Whether you’re looking for a studio apartment or a large space, a popular east-side community has options that likely will fit your needs and budget. The location. Willows South Commons at 7000 E. Arrowhead Parkway builds on the broader...

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Sidney Herr- Afternoon 5 State Farm Report

Hear from Sidney Herr Research and Innovations Manager with Midwest Dairy. She fills us in on the annual Midwest Dairy Accelerator and who this years recipient was!

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Avera McKennan Announces Board of Directors Appointments

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center announces appointments to its Board of Directors for its new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. Jennifer Bunkers has been named board chair and Mary Dally will serve as vice chair. Bunkers is a partner at Redstone Law Firm, with previous experience in...

Sioux Falls, SD · 29d

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Multifamily investment firm sees best leasing results since pandemic-era spike

This piece is sponsored by Ernst Capital Group. It’s shaping up to be an especially strong year for multifamily housing — and for the Sioux Falls firm that connects investors with opportunities across the region. “Other than two outlier years during the pandemic, we’ve seen some of the...

Sioux Falls, SD · 29d

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Remarkable Women 2027 with Sammons Financial Group

Whether it’s through leadership, service, or making a difference in the communities they serve, remarkable women inspire change every day. That’s why organizations like Sammons Financial Group are proud to support the Nexstar Remarkable Women Initiative, which shines a spotlight on women who are impacting lives and creating a brighter future.

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Striking custom home delivers lakefront luxury at Cherry Lake Reserve

This Executive Home is sponsored by Amy Stockberger Real Estate. Thoughtful craftsmanship, bold design and waterfront living come together in this unforgettable home in west Sioux Falls’ Cherry Lake Reserve neighborhood. Located at 201 S. Boathouse Circle, this six-bedroom, five-bath home was built by NRG Homes in 2021 and...

Sioux Falls, SD · 10-12

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Iowa bank adds mortgage loan office in Sioux Falls

Iowa-based Northwest Bank has expanded to Sioux Falls. The bank has opened a mortgage loan office at 2401 W. Trevi Place. It’s staffed by mortgage loan originator Noah Slagter, who brings four years of mortgage lending experience with Northwest Bank in the Des Moines market. “We are excited to...

Sioux Falls, SD · 29d

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ISG names Sioux Falls leader as next CEO

A leader who helped grow ISG’s presence in Sioux Falls has been named the firm’s next CEO. David Doxtad will lead ISG, an architecture, engineering, environmental and planning firm, headquartered in Mankato, Minnesota. Doxtad had served as the firm’s president since 2020 and will continue to be based...

Sioux Falls, SD · 10-12

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Sioux Falls’ Roxi & Co Makes History as South Dakota’s First Internatonal BBB Torch Award Winner

(PRESS RELEASE) SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Roxi & Co, a locally owned pet supply retailer and dog waste removal service based in Sioux Falls, has made South Dakota history by becoming the first business in the state to receive the Be er Business Bureau’s prestigious International Torch Award for Ethics.

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South Dakota News Watch

Smithfield: The full story, from announcement to court ruling

Read News Watch's coverage of Sioux Falls' massive new pork processing facility, from beginning to where it is now. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On Feb. 16, some of the state’s most influential actors came together to announce what Gov. Larry Rhoden would later call a "quadruple win" and “the largest business investment in South Dakota history:" Smithfield Foods would be moving its massive, century-old pork processing plant in Sioux Falls to Foundation Park, an industrial park owned by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation in the northwest part of town.

Sioux Falls, SD · 10-10

Agriculture Online

More Than 5,000 Acres of Minnesota Farmland Head to Auction in October 2026

More than 5,050 acres of farmland are scheduled to be auctioned in Minnesota during October 2026. Listings span 20 counties and range from 6-704.9 acres. Here’s a closer look at several notable sales. Pipestone County. In Pipestone County, approximately 80 acres of farmland in Aetna Township will be offered...

Minnesota · 10-11

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