SD Arena Rising

A 13,000-capacity arena under construction in Sioux Falls, S.D., is at its halfway point, with concrete poured, steel beams in place and suites going in at the $117 million Denny Sanford Premier Center.

The project is expected to be completed in fall 2014. The biggest part of the project, a 360-degree concourse, is installed and city leaders say the next goal over the next six months is to get the roof put up.

Photo: siouxfallseventscenter.org

Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether and public works director Mark Cotter marked the halfway mark with a media tour of the rising arena and thanked local residents for their patience as construction continues.