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Ep.37 IDA Pinnacle Award, Jacobson Plaza

September 2, 2026

September 2nd, DTSF, Inc. was presented with an IDA Pinnacle Award for Jacobson Plaza while attending the annual IDA (⁠International Downtown Association⁠) conference in Toronto. The Pinnacle Award, represents the most inspiring innovations in urban place management. Jacobson Plaza won in the category of Public Space Management and Operations.

In anticipation of the award ceremony, Brandon sat down with ⁠Brett Kollars⁠ from the⁠ City of Sioux Falls Parks & Recreation⁠ department to discuss the evolution and success of this Uptown, family friendly development.

Tune in to hear more about the award and creation of ⁠Jacobson Plaza,⁠ and how parks and recreation are an integral part of a vibrant Downtown.

Learn more about the Pinnacle Award at the ⁠IDA site here⁠ and by ⁠reading this article⁠.

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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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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