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Sioux Falls
Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from SME Sioux Falls helped assemble 170 meals for Lunch is Served while a Celebrity Chef Sandwich Battle raised funds for the nonprofit's $2 per bag lunch program. The culinary competition runs from 5:00 to 7:00 tonight at Remedy at 8th & Railroad Center — tickets to sample sandwiches are sold out but the event remains open to the public. KELOLAND
- ➤ Local artists in Sioux Falls have transformed storm drains into vibrant murals that remind everyone that pollutants from city streets flow directly into the Big Sioux River—designs submitted this spring were chosen by the Sioux Falls Visual Arts Committee. KXRB
- ➤ LifeScape will host ‘Small Shops, Big Impact’ tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.—with stops at eight local shops in Sioux Falls and Tea—to boost small businesses and raise funds for its disability and rehabilitation services, and registration is required by 10 a.m. on the day of the event. Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Esther’s Overboard, a new food truck in Sioux Falls, offers a surf and turf menu with frog legs, lobster rolls, lobster mac-and-cheese and half-pound burgers made from a Minnesota supplier. The truck will serve customers at Klassix in Beresford tonight and at the Second Saturday Market downtown Saturday night (prices range from $13 to $30) and has more events planned (Bike Night on July 2 and a pop-up on July 3 in Yankton). SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Makhi McCarty, a 15-year-old entrepreneur set to turn 16 later this summer, runs an LLC called PrimeLine Detailing that cleans cars on local driveways—he plans to expand his business and later work in HVAC. KXRB
- ➤ Carsforsale.com rebranded its digital unit as SiteFlex to offer small businesses a full website package for $79 per month and plans to hire more talent in sales and design. The company, which now works with about 20,000 dealers and uses a hybrid work model, will focus on growing its core business lines—Carsforsale.com and SiteFlex. SiouxFalls.Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ USD will host a weeklong series of AI events from June 23 through June 27 across Vermillion and Sioux Falls — the events will feature a workshop on AI-powered materials discovery and a symposium on AI applications in biomedicine with experts from academia, industry and government. The programs will also include educational sessions for school teachers — aiming to strengthen research, innovation and workforce development in AI. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken and Rep. Greg Jamison raised concerns that a 28-acre site north of the Jameson Annex, where up to 400 new prison beds could be added, may cause future problems because it is separated by a canal & lies next to a bike trail used by one million riders a year. They said the plan is not a long-term solution and that a task force will meet on July 8 to review all proposals. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls pet owners face extreme heat and fireworks on July 4 — experts warn that loud noises and temperatures near 102°F can stress pets and lead to health issues. Veterinarians advise walking pets during the day, turning up the music to mask the sounds, and closing curtains to keep them calm. KXRB
- ➤ South Dakota health officials are launching measles, mumps and rubella vaccine clinics to slow the spread of measles after two new cases raised the state total to four. The clinics will run at 21 sites statewide—stops include Brookings and Rapid City, with dates from June 23 to July 22. KXRB
SHOP NEWS
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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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Watercolor Still Life Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Gist Wine Shop — Reservation required — Enjoy an elevated evening of creativity with watercolor painting and natural wine.
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Acton Children’s Business Fair Sioux Falls
4-6:30 p.m. — Startup Sioux Falls — $30 booth fee — Children launch their own startup businesses with booths at this engaging marketplace.
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2025 That Sounds Decent Festival
3-10:30 p.m. — Levitt at the Falls — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant lineup of local artists and activities for all ages in this beloved Sioux Falls summer festival.
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Legally Blonde Musical Performance
Time TBA — Orpheum Theater Center — $23.10 — Experience the charming journey of Elle Woods as she navigates Harvard Law School with style and determination.
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