"There's no place like home!" and Downtown Sioux Falls as the heart of our City deserves a Yellow Brick Road.

Join Brandon and Andy Berg, City of Sioux Falls Public Works and Engineering, as they discuss upcoming changes to traffic flow in Downtown including updates to the existing viaducts, the 10th Street traffic calming pilot, lane width, future speed tables, and our mutual goal of making it easier for folks to get Downtown to work and play.

Today's 'Member Moment" features Karlie Solum, Director of Community Relations at Marsh McLennan Agency.

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.

Join Brandon for an in-depth chat with local business leader and developer, Jeff Scherschligt, President of Pendar Properties. Listen in as they discuss what it takes to make the "special sauce" of Sioux Falls private/public partnership, why invest in your local community, and what is coming next for Downtown. Hear about the new amphitheater improvements coming soon to the River Greenway, and why Jeff believes in giving back.

Today's 'Member Moment' features Anne Haber, also of Pendar Properties, Combine, and The Carpenter Bar Group. She joins Taryn for her speed round of this-or-that questions plus shares what makes all of her projects tick.

Join Brandon on a deep-dive with DTSF Board Chair, Erik Gaikowski, State Director at AARP SD. They discuss what it takes to build Downtown Sioux Falls into the most walkable district in the region. Learn about the origins of Open Streets and how AARP SD helped DTSF, Inc. develop this event in our community.

Plus, hear about the new Winter Market coming to Downtown Sioux Falls this December thanks to an AARP Livable Communities grant.

Brandon is joined by Nancy Halverson, President and CEO of Levitt at the Falls. They discuss the new Sweetman Atrium, the value of public art, and how the Levitt has been fundamental in shaping the evolution of Downtown Sioux Falls.

Today's 'Member Moment' features Hillary McQuade, Vice President, Director of Marketing at CorTrust Bank.

Time to walk the streets of Downtown Sioux Falls and take in the featured art of SculptureWalk 2026!

Brandon invites Jim Mathis onto today's podcast to talk all things SculptureWalk and the fame and future of public art in Downtown Sioux Falls. Jim is the founder of local ad agency, ADwerks, Inc., a recent winner of Second Annual Paul & Koni Schiller SculptureWalk Champion Award, Board Chair of Arts South Dakota, and a long-serving member of the Sioux Falls SculptureWalk board.

This episode's 'Member Moment' welcome Maureen Ohm, Director of Community Relations for Downtown Sioux Falls stronghold, MarketBeat.

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.

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 Schmidt.

Following, your 'Member Moment' returns as Taryn welcomes Sheila Anderson, Brand Marketing Manager with RAS Companies to the podcast.

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!

Paul TenHaken joins Brandon to talk about his tenure as Mayor of Sioux Falls, what comes next for him both personally and professionally, and how the City's relationship to Downtown supports and inspires the entire community.