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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Navy veteran Dave Peterson of Brookings joined the Midwest Honor Flight on May 6 with his guardian Pam Intermill, daughter of late veteran Emil Misar, for a day of flights and bus rides visiting memorials in Washington and northern Virginia. The trip deepened their bond as Intermill recalled her father’s unfulfilled dream and felt his presence through Peterson’s steady care—an experience that brought them closer together. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On May 13, 2025, Lynae Dadisman left her role as a high school math teacher at Lincoln High School to join Premier Bankcard as a business analyst to assess credit risk using her math degree. She chose Sioux Falls for its career opportunities and church community and is known for her passion for the arts. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux Falls Municipal Band will kick off its summer season on Saturday, May 17 at 10 a.m. at the South Dakota Military Alliance — more free themed concerts are planned at local parks to honor a century of community music. KXRB
- ➤ On May 12, Sioux Falls announced the Art Walls initiative—giving local artists a new space to paint murals on downtown alley walls. The public art wall on the east side of the 300 Building at 6th Street and Dakota Ave will feature rotating murals to bring color to the area this summer. KXRB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the U.S. and China cut tariffs for 90 days—leaving a 10% rate on most imports and 30% on fentanyl production—and South Dakota economics professors said the change is expected to boost manufacturing while small businesses may struggle to stock up on needed materials. KTIV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 12, the Sioux Falls School Board approved stricter cell phone rules for high schoolers that ban phones in classrooms and academic hallways while allowing them during lunch in cafeterias for the next school year. A 36-member committee — which gathered over 12,000 community survey responses — helped shape the new policy. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls School District will offer free breakfast and lunch all summer to kids ages 0 to 18 at seven locations from May 29 through August 8, except July 4, with breakfast served from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m.—parents may join for a small fee. KXRB
- ➤ Graduating senior Owen Vincelli will soon earn his high school diploma and start a construction career at Journey Group on Monday after graduation using a full-ride Build Dakota scholarship. He will also begin classes at Lake Area Technical College in August to earn a degree in building trades technology (paving his path to construction management). SiouxFalls.Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sanford Children’s Hospital partnered with Marsh McLennan Agency on May 8 to announce a 10-year, $1 million philanthropic commitment aimed at expanding pediatric behavioral health services in the Sioux Falls region. The funding will allow the hospital to hire more full-time therapists and social workers and expand screening, assessment and follow-up programs—helping children with anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma receive better care. Argus Leader
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
12:30-2:00 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Tickets available — Experience the excitement as your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life.
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Lake Lorraine Farmers Market Networking Event
7:30-9 a.m. — The BLU on Lorraine — Free, open to all YPN members! — Connect over coffee and conversation with fellow young professionals.
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Dance Night
Big Band Dances are usually held the second Friday of each month at the El Riad Shrine, 510 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls 57104. They are sponsored by the Ballroom Dance Club Sioux Falls and the El Riad Dance Club. The dances are open to the public. The cost is $15 per person, $7 with student ID.
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