Oct. 13, 2026
Here’s a look at recent changes in the business landscape in the Sioux Falls area.
Lee Enterprises Inc. has acquired the Argus Leader along with the Aberdeen American News/Farm Forum, Watertown Public Opinion and Great Falls Tribune in Montana from USA Today Co. Inc. The publicly traded company includes 193 owned and managed brands across 28 states.
Mi Ranchito No. 1 Mexican Restaurant has opened in the former Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant space at 5309 W. 41st St. Owners Jamie Delgado and his wife, Evelia Chavez, were partners with his sister in Mi Ranchito Mexican Restaurant in Pierre. It’s open daily.
Toppers Pizza at 817 S. Minnesota Ave. reopened in late September after an almost monthlong closure. It is now under corporate ownership rather than a franchisee, an employee said.
Heritage Bank NA has changed the name of its downtown Sioux Falls location to Physician Bank. The move establishes the office at 140 N. Phillips Ave. as the headquarters of the national banking division dedicated exclusively to physicians and medical professionals.
Panther Premier Print has acquired Maximum Promotions, which specializes in flag and flagpole sales and service, along with custom applique banners. Maximum Promotions owner Mark Nelsen founded the business more than 40 years ago. The acquisition pairs its expertise with Sioux Falls-based Panther’s commercial printing, signage, apparel, promotional products, mailing and web-to-print storefront solutions. Maximum Promotions will continue operating under the name Maximum Promotions powered by Panther Premier Print.
Polar Bites has reopened under new ownership. Jon Oppold of Sunny’s Pizzeria and The Orion Pub and his behind-the-scenes partners purchased the seasonal frozen treat shop from its founders. Polar Bites was closed for three weeks as part of the transition.
After 124 years in business, Shipley’s Garment Spa will serve its final customers this month. The laundry and dry cleaning service at 225 W. Ninth St. has announced that Oct. 22 will be its final day of production.
A unique business featuring dine-in and grab-and go charcuterie, retail sales of ingredients to make nibbling boards, catering services and more has opened on the east side of Sioux Falls. Modern Meze at 1524 S. Sycamore Ave. is the creation of Sladjana McCord. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Dine-in hours are limited but are expected to expand.
Vern Eide Motorcars plans to move several of its businesses to the former Citibank campus, while still using only a fraction of the property’s total opportunity. An entity associated with Vern Eide acquired the property in northeast Sioux Falls last month. The 69-acre site at 701 E. 60th St. N. had been on the market for more than seven years. Buildings 1 and 2 will be converted into a location for Vern Eide Motoplex, Vern Eide Powerhouse and Vern Eide Marine. A grand entry will be built to tie the two buildings together. The former childcare center on the campus is expected to become an event venue that includes storage for classic and exotic cars.
Over Easy is adding a second restaurant in Sioux Falls. It’s taking over the Rust & Co. space at The Bridges at 57th as the boutique plans to move to online-only sales at the end of the month. The Attic Restaurant Group is the local franchisee for the Arizona-based chain. The first location in the city opened in June at Dawley Farm Village. Build-out for the new location will take a few months.
The new Sweetman Atrium at Levitt at the Falls has opened. It includes the DSU Community Room, the Lust Family Second Stage, six offices, a dressing room, the Paulson Family Greenroom for artists and two storage rooms.
After a two-year going-out-of-business sale, Steinberg’s Furniture at 1621 W. 12th St. has closed. Owners Dan and Diane Steinberg have retired.
Uptown Laundry has opened a second location in Sioux Falls. The new site is at 3705 S. Western Ave. Customers can use the new washers and dryers or drop off their laundry and have the staff do the work. Hypoallergenic washes are available, and Uptown provides services for commercial accounts. It’s open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Laura’s Lattes in Canton closed in September after 10 years in business.
With the merger of the Sioux Council and Black Hills Area Council of Scouting America, the organization’s new name will be Prairie Peaks Council. The name change will take place over the coming months, culminating in February 2027 with a celebration that will mark the Sioux Council’s 100th anniversary.
APX Construction Group has relocated its office to 5019 S. Bur Oak Place. A ribbon cutting will be at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 28. APX provides commercial construction services, including pre-construction, design-build, general contracting and construction management. It also has an office in Mankato, Minnesota.
A Mexican restaurant at 1200 S. Minnesota Ave. has closed, according to a sign on the door. While a sign on the building reads Los Arcos Mexican Taco Restaurant, the business is listed as Espinoza’s Mexican Restaurant on the city’s food service inspections list as of July. The owner of the building, Sioux City-based Jim’s Burgers, has listed the property for sale.
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