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Ep.18 Mayoral Forum Broadcast

April 1, 2026

On this episode of Hello, Downtown! we’re sharing the audio from the March 24th Mayoral Forum presented by DTSF and AARP SD.

You’ll hear the five candidates for Sioux Falls’ new mayor respond to questions about the growth and development of Downtown. Moderated by Jodi Schwan, the forum is full of information about the candidates’ takes on the top issues facing Downtown Sioux Falls. Enjoy!

*Please note: the audio is from the theater sound system and experiences some feedback issues in the first 5 minutes.

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Ep.29 Downtown Open Streets

Hear from two 2026 Downtown Open Streets presenting sponsors: ⁠Koch Hazard Architects⁠ (July 3rd) and ⁠P & M Steel⁠ (August 7th). Brandon talks with Lindsay Lundeby, ⁠Director of Marketing And Business Development at Koch Hazard⁠, about both their incredible mini golf hole and their milestone 65 years designing in Downtown and all Sioux Falls. Next, hear from Katrin Profilet, ⁠VP of P&M Steel,⁠ as she shares with Brandon about her experience as both a Downtown resident and investor. Today’s ‘Member Moment’ features Olivia Essig, ⁠Senior Community Relations Specialist ⁠at ⁠⁠Sanford Health⁠⁠.
June 17, 2026
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Ep.28 Sioux Falls Tourism with Teri Schmidt

Listen to this deep-dive into South Dakota tourism and the benefits of attracting visitors to Downtown Sioux Falls. Brandon talks with ⁠Experience Sioux Falls (ESF)⁠ CEO, Terri Ellis-Schmidt. Following, your ‘Member Moment’ returns as Taryn welcomes Sheila Anderson, Brand Marketing Manager with ⁠RAS Companies⁠ to the podcast.
June 10, 2026
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Ep.27 Primary Election Recap

Tune in to this bonus episode where Brandon talks through the results of the June 2nd primary election with DTSF Board member and outgoing City Councilor, ⁠Vernon Brown⁠. They discuss the elements of a runoff election and what the candidates will need to focus on in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars to VOTE again, June 23rd!
June 4, 2026