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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Emergency responders in Sioux Falls received grants Saturday from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for life-saving equipment—$35,247 went to Split Rock Fire Department for rescue tools and $24,337 went to Lennox Area Ambulance for improved communications. KELOLAND
- ➤ About 60 volunteers worked Saturday at Camp Leif Ericson — using chainsaws, rakes, and wheelbarrows — to tidy the camp ahead of summer sessions set to begin in a little over a month. Camp director Justin Lassen said the spring cleaning is critical to prepare for thousands of campers. KELOLAND
- ➤ The 68th Annual Lions Club Pancake Days will take place Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22 and 23 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center—families will enjoy breakfast for supper on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and breakfast, lunch, and supper on Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets will cost $10 in advance or $12 at the door and will support the Lions Club's children’s hearing and vision screenings while kids 5 and under enter free. KXRB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, South Dakota farmers planted 3,900 acres of hemp (a 22% rise) and harvested 3,700 acres even as yields dropped 30% per acre. Texas planted 4,900 acres but harvested only 1,500 acres while South Dakota led in hemp fiber processing by handling 23% of the nation’s hemp. Argus Leader
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls residents can join the Downtown Sioux Falls Spring Loft Tour on Saturday, April 26 from 11 AM to 2 PM—this free self-guided tour shows both modern lofts and historic apartments downtown and offers ideas on creative living spaces. KXRB
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ SportsZone Saturday on KELO-TV will show five girls basketball nominees for the KELOLAND Sports Player of the Year and share news of the Augustana Acrobatics team preparing for nationals— the broadcast also highlights a new sports clothing store and a local athlete partnering with SDSU athletics. The program airs every Saturday at 9:30 a.m. KELOLAND
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Blake Rave Music: The Shirks Sessions Vol. 1
7-11 p.m. — Full Circle Book Co-op — Cover charge details TBA — Experience high-energy live music with local favorites The Shirks and special guests.
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Giants in the Earth: The Norwegians in the Dakota Territory
7:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — A classic musical celebration featuring iconic tunes and a talented cast wrapping up the season.
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International Jazz Day Celebration with Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra
Evening — South Dakota Symphony — Tickets available — Celebrate the debut of Sioux Falls' premier big band with an unforgettable performance of jazz.
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Sioux Falls Home Expo
2-6 p.m. — Sioux Falls Arena — Free admission — Discover great savings on home improvement projects and connect with local and national vendors.
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Saturday Morning Community Group
3:30-5 p.m. — Invitation Church — Email for cost info — Enjoy food and community while fostering accountability and belonging.
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Conservation in Action Tour
4-6:30 p.m. — Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre by IHG — Registration required — Experience innovative farming and conservation practices through hands-on activities in the Great Plains.
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Avera Race Against Cancer
8-9 a.m. — Avera McKennan Fitness Center — Registration fee applies — Race to support local cancer care with activities for all ages and fitness levels.
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Good Shot Judy Presents A Century of Swing
N/A — May 12 — Washington Pavilion — $59.43 plus taxes and fees — Experience the smooth sounds of the Big Band Era with classics like 'Beyond the Sea' and 'Fly Me to the Moon'.
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Pop Up Fabric Boutique
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Hyatt Place Sioux Falls – South — Free entry — Explore the latest fabric collections from top brands while mingling with local designers.
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Funkin Friday with Funk-UH-Fried
7-11 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — Celebrate the debut of the revamped Funk-UH-Fried band and enjoy a night of funky tunes and dance.
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