Thursday, January 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation opens six free outdoor ice rinks for the 2025 season, offering daily access and warming houses with skate checkouts on scheduled hours. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ Taqueria Juanita, a popular Mexican food truck, has expanded by opening a new restaurant at 923 S. Marion Road, offering an extended menu including their famous street tacos. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A power outage in Sioux Falls affected 1,394 Xcel Energy customers, with no reported timeline for restoration. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls City Council unanimously passed a $68 million aquatics bond for pool upgrades and a new indoor recreation facility, with construction expected to begin in 2026. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Minnesota man, Melvin Gatlin, intends to plead guilty to robbing a Sioux Falls bank, having stolen over $3,500. KELOLAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls annually removes silt and sand from the Big Sioux River to prevent flooding, utilizing construction equipment for the task, with the re-purposed material benefiting local construction. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls is considering expanding the Riverline District with a new convention center to meet growing demands for indoor recreation and event spaces. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls residents can meet with Councilors Jennifer Sigette and Ryan Spellerberg on January 18, 2025, at Prairie West Branch Library to discuss city government issues. City of Sioux Falls
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Will Brown joins SDN Communications as the new corporate chaplain, aiming to support employees’ well-being in a holistic manner. SiouxFalls.Business
SHOP NEWS
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Sammy Kershaw Concert at The Alliance
Enjoy an evening with country music artist Sammy Kershaw at The Alliance in Sioux Falls.
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Toughest Monster Truck Tour
The Toughest Monster Truck Tour features thrilling competitions with massive jumps and stunts, alongside high-energy Freestyle Motocross performances.
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Ice Fish Fest at Catfish Bay
Ice Fish Fest is a family-oriented winter event featuring a privately stocked fishing tournament at Catfish Bay in Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls Pokémon Trading Card Game League Play
Gather with fellow Pokémon enthusiasts for a fun afternoon of trading and playing the Pokémon Trading Card Game and video games for prizes at Game Chest.
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Sioux Falls Card Show - The Dakota Card Show
The Sioux Falls Card Show features over 130 tables showcasing a variety of sports cards and trading card games, making it the largest multi-day card show in South Dakota.
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Chamber Music Performance by Dakota String Quartet and Wind Quintet
This event features a performance by the Dakota String Quartet and Dakota Wind Quintet, highlighting classic chamber music in Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Empire On Tap Craft Beer Festival
The Sioux Empire On Tap festival features over 50 craft beers, along with wine and cider, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
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