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Ep.15 Mash Madness in Downtown

March 11, 2026

March means the return of ⁠Mash Madness⁠ in Downtown Sioux Falls. Hear from this year’s presenting sponsor, ⁠WilLiquors⁠ and last year’s winner in the non-alcoholic category, ⁠Perch⁠.

⁠Tracy Lambert ⁠shares how the creativity of Mash Madness connects with the mission of WilLiquors to keep pace on drink trends. ⁠Patrick Sayler⁠ discusses the commitment to community that drives creation and participation by Perch.

Today’s ‘Member Moment’ features ⁠April Meyerink⁠ of American Bank & Trust.

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Ep.45 Downtown Development for All

Catch up with Brandon and guest, ⁠Catherine Dekkenga⁠, Principal Architect & Market Leader at ⁠JLG Architects⁠, as they share updates from their work on the Downtown Convention Center task force and what More is More really means. Next, Brandon is joined by Mike Cooper, ⁠retired Director of Planning and Development services for the City of Sioux Falls⁠, to talk about the many eras of development in Downtown Sioux Falls including what new possibilities could be on the horizon. Finally, Taryn talks with⁠ Chef Lizzie from Plum’s Kitchen⁠ for today’s Member Moment.
November 4, 2026
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Ep.44 Investing in Downtown

Dive deep into the potentials for growth and opportunity as we continue to invest in our Downtown district. Brandon is joined by ⁠Shawn Pritchett, Director of Finance for the City of Sioux Falls⁠, in a conversation about the benefits and ROI available in our vibrant downtown. Next, Brandon invites the new ⁠DTSF, Inc. Director of Operations⁠, ⁠Derrick Spader⁠, on for a brief chat and community introduction. In this week’s ‘Member Moment’, Taryn talks with ⁠Austin Brekke⁠, General Manager of the⁠ Phillips Avenue Diner ⁠about all things Downtown plus their entry in ⁠Pork Showdown⁠.
October 29, 2026
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Ep.43 Farm to Fork in DTSF

⁠Pork Showdown 2026 ⁠continues! Find all participating locations and dish descriptions at dtsf.com. Today on Hello, Downtown!, Brandon talks with ⁠Abbey Riemenschneider⁠, Director of Programs and Communication at the ⁠South Dakota Pork Producers Council⁠ about the value of Pork Showdown in raising public perception of pork. Later, ⁠T.R. Fuentes⁠, Head Chef at ⁠Pomegranate Market⁠ Downtown, joins Brandon to share about his entry into the Pork Showdown competition and how local producers help in creating great food. Taryn talks with Tony Keupp from ⁠J.L. Beers ⁠about their Pork Showdown entry and his favorite parts of working in Downtown Sioux Falls.
October 21, 2026