Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls welcomes yellow pedicabs returning for the summer as the Hurdle Life Coach Foundation restarts the service with operator RJ Oladejo — the rides support workforce development and soon may include a voucher program to sponsor free trips. KELOLAND
- ➤ The Heart of Service program has brought caseworkers together to create a common language and support network as they shared training sessions in the fall and late April—organizers plan more sessions this year to help prevent burnout. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ A state health worker is accused of falsifying her own medical marijuana card while one person died in a two-vehicle crash on I-90 Monday morning—both cases are under investigation. A Dakota State University professor received a patent for advanced technology while Tuesday rain brought over .50 inches to Sioux Falls—local reports confirm the rainfall. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls police said a 24-year-old man was shot in the back at a gas station early Tuesday morning and is in critical condition as officers investigate the dispute among three men on the 1600 block of South Minnesota Avenue—searching for the suspect who fled in a white truck. Argus Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken posted a letter on social media saying he will not run for public office after his term ends—he pointed to projects like the new public safety training campus and downtown developments as he plans to pursue opportunities in the private sector—while city council considers the timing of the next election. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls motorists face lane closures today on Minnesota Ave and West 85th Street due to sidewalk repairs; on West 85th Street, the eastbound and westbound outer lanes between Minnesota and Audie are closed while on South Minnesota Ave the outer southbound lane from 85th to near Walmart and the parking lane between 77th and 81st Streets are restricted. Construction crews expect to finish repairs within one week—drivers should plan alternate routes and use extra caution. KXRB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials confirmed the first measles case on June 2 while noting that hospital experts are watching rising national cases and urging residents to vaccinate. Local health professionals reported that vaccination rates in several counties have slipped below 95%—raising concerns over reduced community immunity. Argus Leader
- ➤ Health officials reported that South Dakota confirmed its first measles case of 2025 in an adult traveler from Meade County who visited Rapid City Medical Center Urgent Care on May 28 and Monument Health Sturgis Urgent Care on May 29—local residents who were present are asked to self-monitor for symptoms for 21 days. KXRB
- ➤ Feeding South Dakota, the state's largest hunger relief organization, said it will serve 1.8 million fewer meals during the next fiscal year starting July 1 if it does not replace $2.6 million lost from federal cuts. The nonprofit already canceled 5,000 monthly meals for seniors and 148,000 meals from April to August (with over 113,000 residents facing food insecurity), and it plans further cuts in the coming months. Argus Leader
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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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Intro Sioux Falls
4-7 p.m. — Great Shots — Free entry — Discover Sioux Falls through neighborhoods, attractions, and networking with local professionals.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — The Empire Mall — Pre-sale tickets available — Experience breathtaking stunts and family-friendly fun under the big top.
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South Dakota's Laziest Race
10 AM – 1 PM — JJ's Wine, Spirits & Cigars — Donation-based entry — Embrace your inner couch potato at this light-hearted 0.5K for a great cause.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Trail Ridge Senior Living Community — Free entry — Explore one of the highest-rated senior living communities and discover exceptional dining and activities.
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