Thursday, February 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 9th Annual Mash Madness Challenge, featuring a competition among downtown Sioux Falls breweries and bars for the best craft brew and other beverages, runs from March 1 to March 31. KXRB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls leaders maintain the city is safe despite a record 16 homicides in 2024, highlighting a general decrease in violent crimes and the lowest per capita rate in five years. Argus Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In 2023, several states with abortion bans reported zero or significantly fewer abortions, a claim disputed by medical professionals and researchers who highlight the likelihood of unreported cases and the potential politicization of public health data. Argus Leader
- ➤ Avera introduces a revolutionary mammography software to identify women at higher risk for breast cancer, enabling early intervention and personalized care. SiouxFalls.Business
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Lance's on Phillips, a bustling downtown Sioux Falls restaurant, will stop serving lunch and reduce its hours to dinner only, Tuesday-Saturday, starting in early March. KXRB
SHOP NEWS
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Weekly Women's Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
A peer support meeting for women affected by alcohol addiction, held weekly to provide a safe space for discussion and recovery.
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Funk n' Roll Night
Funk n' Roll is an evening of live music featuring Tara Faber Band and Funk-UH-Fried, promising a night filled with groovy tunes and a vibrant atmosphere at The Social.
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2025 Summit League Men's and Women's Basketball Championships
The 2025 Summit League Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be held at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center, featuring teams competing for automatic NCAA tournament berths.
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Summit League Basketball Tournament - All Sessions Pass in Sioux Falls
Attend the Summit League Basketball Tournament at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, featuring an all-sessions pass for the event.
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58th Annual Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show
The Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Show features a wide range of outdoor and sports-related exhibits, from fishing boats to hunting seminars, and is designed for the entire family.
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58th Annual Sioux Empire Sportsmen's Boat, Camping, and Vacation Show
This annual event at the Sioux Falls Arena showcases boats, camping gear, and outdoor recreation options, along with seminars by notable experts in the field.
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Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show
The Sioux Empire Arts & Crafts Show features over 175 exhibitors offering 100% handmade items, along with food trucks and gourmet coffees.
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45th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
The 45th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Downtown Sioux Falls features a festive celebration including a parade along Phillips Avenue, with activities like the painting of a shamrock.
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Sioux Falls Stampede vs. Waterloo Black Hawks – Hockey Match
The Sioux Falls Stampede will compete against the Waterloo Black Hawks at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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2nd Annual Sioux Falls Chess Festival and K8 City Championship
This event features a chess festival and a city championship for kindergarten to 8th grade students, offering free participation and lunch for Sioux Falls residents.
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