🌳 Jacobson Plaza’s new paths and overlook are open

🌳 Jacobson Plaza connects downtown favorites

The Gist: Phase 2 of Jacobson Plaza is officially open, linking Falls Park, the Levitt Shell, and the Steel District with new pedestrian walkways. The finished space also features fresh gathering spots and an overlook showcasing views of the falls and the Big Sioux River.

Why It Matters: You can walk between these downtown stops and take in the river from a new overlook; the city also plans to put its Christmas tree in the plaza.

🚧 Ask about Benson Road's rebuild tonight

The Gist: Sioux Falls and SDDOT plan to rebuild West Benson Road between I-29 and Westport Avenue with two lanes each way, sidewalks, turn lanes and signals. Ask questions tonight, Oct. 22, 5–7 p.m., in Sanford Pentagon room 2510, 2210 W. Pentagon Place. Construction is expected to start in 2027.

Why It Matters: This is your chance to ask the project team questions before major work begins on your commute.

🥐 Downtown French pastries and fresh coffee

CH Pâtisserie is Chef Chris Hanmer’s pastry shop at 309 S. Phillips Ave. in downtown Sioux Falls. Settle into a banquette or bistro table with Parable Coffee and an almond croissant, or pick up French macarons, petit gateaux and beignets to take home. The shop opens at 9 a.m. daily and closes at 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with an earlier 4 p.m. finish on Sundays.

🔥 How a routine turned into a studio

6144 S. Lyncrest Ave., Sioux Falls, SD

Ignite Fitness Studio is a yoga and fitness studio in Sioux Falls on South Lyncrest Avenue. Owner AshLeigh Cook started yoga in 2016; by 2019, she wanted to open her own space. She worked with contractors and friends on the studio, down to its lighting and sound. Try Sculpt with AshLeigh, or book a Restore class or private lesson with instructor Abby Lorraine.