Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
Good morning, Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded on Tuesday at 11:02 p.m. to a structure fire in the 5500 block of East 6th Street—fire spread from a dumpster to two garage stalls, crews quickly extinguished the flames, no injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on Tuesday at 11:37 a.m. at an apartment building in the 4500 block of West Chippewa Circle that did not have an automatic sprinkler system and where crews controlled moderate flames and heavy smoke in 15 minutes+ they stayed for two hours to complete overhaul and fire investigation with no injuries reported.
Longtime SCHEELS CEO Steve Scheel will speak about his career and faith at the God as CEO event in Sioux Falls.
The event will be held on May 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Central Church on W. Ralph Rogers Road + it is sponsored by Kingdom Capital Fund.
Dine Cafe in south Sioux Falls closed its storefront today and will shift its prepared-meal operations to a commercial kitchen in Lennox so that take-and-bake meals remain available until May 23+owners Shea and Sara Geelan will continue running both Dine Cafe and Dialed In Nutrition.
Two adults, Carmelita Maria Johnson, 41 and her daughter Angel Aywen Johnson, 18, have been charged with accessory to a crime and other counts after they were accused of helping juveniles commit a burglary near the 5500 block of East Arrowhead Parkway on Feb 22—police noted juveniles in photos with stolen firearms and linked them to vehicle theft incidents.
Sioux Falls police asked for help finding missing 13-year-old Tayvion Knapp, who was reported missing on May 4 after fleeing officers near 18th Street and Sycamore Avenue during a brief sighting, and authorities described him as about 4'10 tall and weighing 125 pounds with black hair.
At Sonia Sotomayor Elementary, a bench named Brady’s Bench was dedicated on Tuesday, May 6 to honor Brady Southwick, a student who lost his battle with cancer last November.
Principal Tracy Vik spoke to third grade classes + the bench serves as a lasting tribute to Brady’s memory.
Sioux Falls city officials shared a list of ten spring reminders for property owners that cover lawn watering schedules, waste management, and home improvement permits.
Residents must follow the rules and sign up for alert texts — these guidelines are enforced by city ordinance — to help keep neighborhoods orderly.
The Sioux Falls housing market saw rising activity in April with new listings up 6.2% and closed sales increasing by 2.1%, a median home price of $318,000 and an average price of $360,337—figures that stand against a national decline.
Sellers received on average 98.1% of their listing price, and homes sold in 88 days with a 4.1-month supply that was 8.2% lower than last year.
Tickets are now available for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in curling at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls this November — the first Olympic event in South Dakota.
The trials will include 12 sessions with pool play from Nov. 11 to 13 and finals from Nov. 14 to 16 — adult tickets range from $15 to $25 while children's tickets range from $7.50 to $12.50.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sioux Falls Canaries vs. Cleburne Railroaders
6:35 p.m. — Sioux Falls Stadium — Affordable tickets available — Experience the excitement of live baseball with the Canaries taking on the Railroaders.
Live Performance by CAKE
3:00-5:30 p.m. — W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds — Tickets from $35 — Experience a high-energy alternative rock show featuring iconic hits from CAKE.
Arts in Healing Exhibition
6-8 p.m. — Rehfelds Modern — Free entry — Explore artwork that promotes healing through visual arts from various local initiatives.
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