Good Day
Sioux Falls
Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Businesses and organizations gave back in April, with Sioux Valley Energy awarding more than $13,600 to 16 groups in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties and an extra $12,200 in grants across its service area. American Bank and Trust, Black Hills Federal Credit Union, Landscape Garden Centers, Levo Credit Union/Air Madness/KELO-TV and the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation supported local projects—applications for future grants are due May 20. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ The Ty Eschenbaum Foundation donated $100,000 during the 45th annual World Wish Day celebration in Sioux Falls to Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana, bringing its total contributions to over $315,000 in four years. The donation helped grant a wish trip for a 10-year-old Wish Kid who received a surprise vacation to Hawaii. Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local business owner Tania Mejia opened The Flower Bar on April 1 in central Sioux Falls at Southway Shopping Center near 29th Street and Minnesota Avenue—she now offers unique options like build-your-own bouquets, special floral arrangements, and delivery services. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Siouxland Libraries is marking its 30th anniversary as a system serving over 255,000 people in Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County. The library will host summer events starting May 31—including Pack the Library Day and a collectible aluminum bookmark sale—with a goal of drawing 2,025 visitors. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ Sioux Falls will see the 22nd annual SculptureWalk start this weekend with 70 new sculptures installed downtown and along North Duluth Avenue between 10th and 6th Streets. The event is recognized as the world’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibit — a celebration of art that invites residents to view the city through a fresh lens. KXRB
- ➤ South Dakota Hall of Fame announced the 2025 inductees at a charity event — held at Cherapa Place in Sioux Falls on April 29 — where honorees were celebrated with speeches and photo sessions. Argus Leader
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub's study finds South Dakota ties with Nevada, Oklahoma and Montana for the highest number of gaming machines per person. Nearly 1,400 video lottery establishments operate 11,000 machines statewide as of December — the analysis also reports the state ranks second for gambling addiction and highlights nearly 5,000 casino-supported jobs. South Dakota News Watch
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two of four school board candidates—Nan Kelly and Elizabeth Duffy—filed their finance reports on April 28 and reported raising nearly $15,000 ahead of the May 13 election, while the other candidates have not submitted their reports. Argus Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Peer support specialists from Emily’s Hope help overdose victims in Sioux Falls connect with recovery resources in a pilot program launched in January and funded by opioid settlement dollars. The program has received 34 referrals and connected with 26 people so far, and it will continue funding through 2029—aiming to reduce overdoses and support lasting recovery. Argus Leader
SHOP NEWS
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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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Men's Bible Study
7:30-9 a.m. — Scooter's Coffee — Free entry — Engage in a video series exploring the biblical transition from Isaac to Jacob.
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Night Ranger Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Alliance — $63.43 to $252.15 — Experience a night of classic rock with Night Ranger, including a VIP meet & greet.
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Men's Bible Study at Invitation Church
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Scooter's Coffee — Free entry — Explore the video series from Isaac to Jacob while enjoying coffee with fellow men.
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