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Saturday, May 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Area Humane Society runs a pet food pantry to help pet owners keep their pets during hard times—donations of pet food or cash are requested. The shelter also seeks volunteers and is at full dog capacity—so those considering adoption should act soon. KXRB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eight men suspected of illegally residing in the US are held in Minnehaha County Jail after their Tuesday arrest in Madison—attorney Taneeza Islam said they did not understand the legal process and will likely be moved to Minnesota for deportation. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Porter Sculpture Park is now open until Oct. 15 and features a massive 60 foot tall bull head — one of over 60 metal sculptures by Wayne Porter along a self-guided loop at the Montrose exit off I-90. The park welcomes visitors daily from 7 AM to 8:30 PM, including holidays. KXRB
- ➤ Thanks to a $1 million gift from philanthropist Denny Sanford, Levitt at the Falls reached its $5.8 million fundraising goal to add about 6,000 square feet of space, pending approval by the Sioux Falls Parks Board and City Council — the project will break ground this September. The new facility will include a hospitality center and atrium for events and concerts and is set to be operational by fall while the free Levitt season starts May 23 — offering more choices for local artists and audiences. SiouxFalls.Business
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks is working with a contractor to remove two peninsulas of sediment and large trees from McCook Lake after last summer’s flood while volunteers removed small debris and a car from the lake — work aimed at restoring the area after damage along Northshore Drive. The cleanup is scheduled to be finished by Friday, Aug. 1. KTIV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Sioux Falls published a list of spring reminders that ask residents to report neighborhood issues for a smoother community experience. Residents should use the city website— or the City of Sioux Falls app— to report problems and keep the city operating well. KXRB
- ➤ Voter Defense Association is launching its 2026 campaign against Amendment L, which would raise the constitutional amendment threshold from a simple majority to 60%. President Matthew Schweich argued this change would favor big money out-of-state groups over local majority voters—he warned that only one-fifth of amendments since 1972 have met a higher standard. KTIV
- ➤ A consultant report released Thursday on South Dakota’s future corrections recommended building a 1,728-bed replacement for the state penitentiary in Sioux Falls and expanding the Minimum Center by adding 300 beds to bring total costs to up to $2.1 billion. The 81-page report—costing $729,322—said current, overcrowded facilities do not meet modern standards and noted that Project Prison Reset’s task force will meet on June 3 in Pierre. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ty Eschenbaum, who battled leukemia as a teen, turned his struggle into action by launching a foundation that funds youth cancer survivor scholarships & supports Make-A-Wish donations. His foundation has given $315,000 to Make-A-Wish and will hold a fishing and golf tournament near Lake Poinsett on June 6th and 7th to raise more funds. KELOLAND
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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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SPREAD EAGLE with ALCHEMY Live
7-11 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Ticket info not provided — Rock out with the iconic sounds of SPREAD EAGLE and ALCHEMY at this energetic performance.
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Father’s Day Steakhouse Dinner
5-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — Special pricing available — Celebrate fathers with a multi-course steakhouse dinner featuring seasonal flavors.
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