Jodi Schwan

Sioux Falls

Owner and Editor at Sioux Falls Business

Owner, Align Content Studio and https://t.co/veb5OX3d8J

Articles

Local chef team competes in new MasterChef season

1 week ago | pigeon605.com | Jodi Schwan

Two Sioux Falls-area home cooks will be among those competing in the new season of “MasterChef,” which brings a twist with it. Show photos courtesy of FoxThe popular Fox series features a new theme in its 15th season — Dynamic Duos, in which pairs of home cooks will vie for a $250,000 prize and the MasterChef trophy. This season, Gordon Ramsay and restaurateur Joe Bastianich return, alongside a new judge, James Beard award-nominee chef Tiffany Derry.
The Human Bean coffee shop to open this week

1 week ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 27, 2025Sioux Falls’ first location for The Human Bean opens this week. Opening day is Thursday for the Oregon-based coffee shop being franchised locally by Elizabeth Menke. The location will offer drive-thru and walk-up service at 2801 E. Jackson St., which is along 69th Street west of Southeastern Avenue. “When I first learned about The Human Bean, the thing that stuck out to me immediately was the mission to be part of the community — to be good and do good.
Remarkable walkout ranch home delivers comfort plus excitement

1 week ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 26, 2025This Executive Home is sponsored by The Tony Ratchford Group. An exceptional home in the prestigious Crown Pointe neighborhood will impress even the most particular buyer. Located at 3001 S. St. Francis Lane, this five-bedroom, six-bath walkout ranch home spans 6,833 square feet. “It’s a truly rare home, delivering extraordinary features, quality and physical condition,” listing agent Tony Ratchford said.
Visitor industry hopes S.D. value will resonate with cautious tourists

1 week ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 26, 2025If there’s a bright spot already for the 2025 travel season, it’s along the Big Sioux River in downtown Sioux Falls — where the Canopy by Hilton has been filling up with guests since opening late last year. “The response continues to be amazing,” said Jennifer Seifert-Brenna, vice president of hospitality for developer and operator Lloyd Cos. “We are seeing a large number of couples both locally and regionally coming for staycations.
Pedicab service grows downtown with electric addition

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 22, 2025A new way to get around downtown has launched, growing the fleet of pedicabs offered this season. Scott Ehrisman has started Downtown Rickshaw, using an electric trike that accommodates two passengers. He discovered the concept in Colorado, and “I thought it would be a great way to go out and experiment,” he said. “I’ve been having people call and email me about booking rides.”The service is available for trips around downtown, which cost $5 each.
Scandinavian Designs furniture store to close

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 22, 2025Scandinavian Designs is closing its Sioux Falls furniture store. The national retailer opened in 2019 at 4401 W. Empire Place in the former Toys R Us building on the campus of The Empire Mall. A going-out-of-business sale has started, advertising 40 percent off most merchandise. The store is expected to stay open for four to six weeks, depending on the stock of inventory. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. The store is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dollar Tree opens 2 more Sioux Falls stores

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 22, 2025Dollar Tree is growing its presence in Sioux Falls with two store openings. The most recent, which is No. 10, opens in the coming days at the Sanford Sports Complex. The retailer was attracted to the site on the south side of Benson Road by growth in the northwest quadrant of the city, said Ryan Tysdal of Van Buskirk Cos., who represents the retailer in South Dakota. Dollar Tree joins other retailers in the area such as Fleet Farm, Scooter’s Coffee and a future Culver’s location.
Uptown Cheapskate opens this week at Western Mall

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 21, 2025Some especially dedicated shoppers are vowing to camp out ahead of Uptown Cheapskate’s opening Thursday. The national “upscale thrift” retailer specializes in buying and selling trendy, gently used clothing, shoes and accessories for teens and adults. It’s opening at the Western Mall, 2101 W. 41st St., attached to sister store Kid to Kid, which franchisee Alexa Goodroad opened last year. Ramping up Uptown Cheapskate has gone well, she said.
City sales tax trends flat as multiple sectors show slowed growth or declines

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

May 21, 2025Sioux Falls saw slightly better sales tax growth in April, but the year remains below expectations, and longer term the declines will force budget cuts, according to the city’s top finance official. Year to date, sales tax is up 0.8 percent, compared with 1.5 percent at the end of 2024 and 3 percent a year ago.
Longtime business leader Al Schoeneman to celebrate retirement

2 weeks ago | siouxfalls.business | Jodi Schwan

Longtime business leader Al Schoeneman to celebrate retirement May 21, 2025After more than 55 years, Al Schoeneman is celebrating a career that helped shape Sioux Falls’ growth and became a homegrown success story.