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Ep.34 Open Streets Season

July 29, 2026

We’re nearing the final Open Streets event of the 2026 season on August 7th and brought in two of this year’s event sponsors to talk about the impact of this signature DTSF event.

First, Brandon talks with ⁠Lindsey Holmquest⁠, Associate State Director, Community Engagement of ⁠AARP SD⁠ about the origins of the “Open Streets” concept and how the two organizations partnered to host the pilot event.

Next, ⁠ Andrew Eitreim⁠, President and Principal Architect at ⁠Architecture Inc.⁠, shares about his firm’s 50-year passion for community engagement and thoughtful development in our vibrant downtown.

Finally, a ‘member moment’ with ⁠Adam Kniffen⁠ , Market President at ⁠First Bank and Trust,⁠ the enduring sponsor of our beloved Parade of Lights event.

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Ep.40 SDSU + The Pavilion + Open Streets

⁠SDSU Day⁠ meets Open Streets this Friday, October 2nd on Main Avenue next to the Washington Pavilion. Today’s guests, Sanjeev Kumar and Maddy Grogan share about this new event tradition. First, ⁠Sanjeev Kumar,⁠ Dean of the ⁠Jerome J. Lohr School of Engineering at SDSU⁠, talks with Brandon about what to expect at the event including exciting projects presented by engineering students. Next, ⁠Maddy Grogan⁠, Director of Education and Museums at the⁠ Washington Pavilion,⁠ shares how their partnership with SDSU builds educational opportunities for all ages.
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September 30, 2026
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Ep.39 Downtown Loft Tours with Lloyd

Tune in as Brandon talks with Ella Mork and Jonah Rasmussen from ⁠Lloyd Properties⁠ about this weekend’s Downtown Loft Tour and Parade of Apartments. Learn more about living Downtown and join the tour of five downtown properties on Saturday, September 26th. Taryn talks with Kjerstin Blotske, Advanced Markets Operations Consultant at ⁠Sammons Financial Group⁠ for today’s ‘Member Moment’.
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September 30, 2026
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Ep.38 Riverfest with CJ Schwan’s & Sammons Financial

⁠RIVERFEST THIS SATURDAY⁠! On today’s episode of Hello, Downtown!, hear from two of our Riverfest sponsors plus a local brewery. First, Brandon talks with ⁠Dave Furlong⁠, Chief Supply Chain Officer at ⁠CJ Schwan’s⁠, about the new partnership between DTSF, Inc. and CJ Schwan’s and what they’re both looking forward to at Riverfest and beyond. Next, ⁠Rachelle Tieszen⁠, Vice President, Total Rewards and HR Governance at ⁠Sammons Financial Group Member Companies,⁠ shares why Sammons continues to invest in downtown Sioux Falls and what she is most looking forward to at this year’s Riverfest. Finally, Taryn talks with ⁠Steve Hartman⁠ of ⁠WoodGrain Brewing Company ⁠on today’s ‘Member Moment‘.
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September 17, 2026