sJune 5, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business-----Show 52-24

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((((YEE HAH—I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It’s YOUR Business Family Friendly Friday Show—with many of these guests we have been sharing their messages for almost a dozen years))))

 This particular show has really helped us start the weekend with a wrap of what has happened thru the week—with a broad – wide look to the weekend and the five days after that.

  We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---excellent journalist—good ring-leader for breaking news and helping us understand trends as well.

--Momentum at The Empire Mall – Gap Factory opens as well as JD Sports with more to come

--Interesting story about a family foundation giving back to animals in a big way – including a nonprofit veterinary hospital

--Our annual guide to summer festivals in the Sioux metro area is out

-----------for you---your summer events does it have you moving at a different speed----and what kind of trend do you see for Sioux Falls in this summer of 2026?

-------------------Jodi-----------------

    Jodi Schwan—thanks for all you do---and how you get us starting with lots to chew on and enjoy in the months ahead---

    Jessie Schmidt----works with us---the BBB----another one of those organizations that has been around for a long time and without question keeps us plugged in to those that have schemes to hit us whenever they can-----

    Jessie what do you have that you can share June 2026?

-------------------Jessie--------------------

    We appreciate all you do----and how you share it in some many great ways of communications-----Know we are here all of the weekdays to update the audience---if you want help---we can as other media will—help---and advise---

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9:19/30---It’s YOUR Business 2

--Experiencing Sioux Falls—and the Director of the Outdoor Campus David Parker talks about Summer Programming already lined up for you…in this segment

    Experiencing Sioux Falls-----Teri is on the road with her husband Jim---but she’s always providing a knowledgeable voice to talk about the importance of welcoming folks to Sioux Falls--- and encouraging them to become more of our culture---what we do---and how we do it….

    Kathie----Experience Sioux Falls-----and do you have some important experience suggestions now that we are five days into June the first days for 2026---

----------------Kathie----------------

    Thanks for all the ideas and the encouragement to Experience Sioux Falls---what do you like for this upcoming first weekend of summer---

-------Kathie------------

----------Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks helps us in our Friday 9-0 show---he always as the ideas---and what is good to go and what is still to come---

   --------he is on the road today—but he has the Director of the Outdoor Campus---David Parker with us to talk about some of the Summer Programming lined up at the Outdoor Campus---which is already busy with staff—wanting to get you excited about heading outside to enjoy it---

--------------David-------------

Is there a place on-line our listeners can go—to get a full list of some suggestions you and Kip have for them this weekend.

---------------David Parker----------------

----------just ahead—we’ll talk a little Real Estate with Ron Nelson---------

Downtown Sioux Falls Brandon Hanson has a list of suggestion for you

As well------see you on the flip side of the break..

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Good to have Ron Nelson back with us today---talking Real Estate---what should we know about the market-place---

Ron---notes---on Real Estate------

------Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls-----

if there's one thing I want people to know about this weekend, it's that Open Streets is back on Friday night, and this may be one of the most creative versions we've ever done.

From 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, Main Avenue between 11th and 13th Streets will be transformed into a giant community gathering space. No traffic. No parked cars. Just people enjoying Downtown together.

This month's Open Streets is especially meaningful because it's a celebration of Architecture Incorporated's 50th anniversary. Architecture Inc. has been a longtime downtown business, a longtime supporter of Downtown Sioux Falls, and a company that has helped shape the physical character of our city for decades.

When we started talking with them about how to celebrate 50 years, they came back with one of the most creative and ambitious ideas we've ever collaborated on.

They're building an 18-hole mini golf course right in the middle of the street.

And when I say mini golf course, I don't mean a few simple putting greens. These holes are absolutely wild. Architecture firms, engineers, designers, builders, and creative teams from around the community have spent months dreaming up interactive holes that you simply won't see anywhere else.

Admission is just $6 per player or $20 for a group of four, and every participant gets to keep their golf ball.

We've also partnered with the Sanford International, which has pulled together prizes for anyone lucky and skilled enough to score a hole-in-one on select holes throughout the course.

It's going to be fun, it's going to be unique, and it's exactly the kind of experience that makes Downtown Sioux Falls special.

What I love most about Open Streets is that it's really an open invitation.

We say this all the time: if you're within 100 miles of Sioux Falls, this is your Downtown.

Open Streets is an opportunity to experience it differently. To walk where you normally drive. To run into neighbors. To discover a business you've never visited before. To slow down and enjoy the city.

And yes, before anyone asks, we go rain or shine.

The good news is there are dozens of businesses, restaurants, shops, galleries, and venues surrounding the event. If a little weather rolls through, you've got plenty of places to duck inside, grab a drink, browse a store, enjoy dinner, or explore one of the many events happening around Downtown that evening.

In fact, Open Streets sits right in the middle of a huge First Friday lineup.

The Art Collective at the Washington Pavilion is happening Friday and Saturday, featuring more than 70 local artists showcasing their work.

---The Pavilion is also hosting Free First Friday, which means free access to the Visual Arts Center and Kirby Science Discovery Center.

----Rehfeld's Modern is hosting an artist reception. Plum's is hosting an oysters and wine pairing experience. Levitt at the Falls has a free concert featuring Carolyn Wonderland. Downtown businesses are extending hours, activating sidewalks, and creating experiences throughout the evening.

----Saturday keeps the momentum going.

-----The Paws & Pours Pup Crawl benefits Almost Home Canine Rescue and gives dog lovers a chance to explore Downtown with their four-legged friends while supporting a great cause.

-----Saturday also brings another full day of the Art Collective, along with the street musician program called AMPT, our summer activation program that fills Downtown with live music and performances throughout the summer months.

------Families won't want to miss Mister G at Levitt at the Falls Saturday morning. Then Saturday evening, Levitt returns with SlapBak, delivering a high-energy mix of funk, rock, and hip-hop in another free community concert.

------And while we're talking summer, it's worth remembering that we're now officially into the season where Downtown comes alive nearly every day of the week.

------The Co-op's Friday patio grill-outs are back. AMPT performances are happening throughout Downtown every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

If you're looking for Sunday plans, Downtown's brunch scene continues to be one of the best in the region. Whether it's coffee and pastries, a full brunch spread, or patio dining with friends and family, it's a great way to wrap up the weekend.

As always, you can find the complete calendar of events at DTSF.com/events.

---There is far more happening than we can fit into a few minutes on the radio, and this weekend is a perfect example of why Downtown continues to be the place where Sioux Falls comes together.

Just ahead—some of the sports activities you can look for in  June.

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9:45/00---Friday----Sports

-----------Cat Clark-----Elmwood and more----what to expect----what’s new and what to expect------for all ages---open play and tournaments-----

---------The food---the reactions---and what else is out there that should be attractive for all ages----

---------Cat Clark---with other reactions and hopes for the summer of 2026---

------John Gaskins-----and the Sioux Falls Canaries---baseball is open and what should we know about it?

------the team itself—tell us about it—who are the fans being drawn to---- expectations in the Summer of 2026----

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9:55/30---Biz 5-

Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities--- today—you are talking Career Opportunities in IT---

---------Diana-------------

--not just Sioux Falls—my guess there are some other opportunities in IT in other locations…

---------------if our listeners have the skills and history in other areas Sanford—can use—what would you suggest?

-----------------Diana----------------

  Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities-----

-------------for now our time is up—thank you for yours…