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Sioux Falls
Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, June 22nd, residents in Sioux Falls enjoyed a busy day of summer events with city pools open from 1 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wild Water West offering water slides, and splash pads open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day also featured live concerts, theatre performances including Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and The Addams Family, a circus at The Empire Mall, a model railroad open house, a baseball game at Sioux Falls Stadium with a 4:05 p.m. first pitch, and several movie screenings at local venues. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is seeking local input for a new park on four acres east of North Dubuque—designed to serve a growing neighborhood. The survey asks for favorite amenities and preferred usage times, and construction will begin in 2027—pending city council approval. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls SculptureWalk features 80 diverse sculptures in the Cathedral District and downtown + one piece known as the 'Tornado' was damaged when 45-year-old Christopher Buchanan was arrested Thursday for intentional property damage + police are investigating the incident. KELOLAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two firefighters were treated and released for heat-related injuries after battling a house fire in southeast Sioux Falls last night, and first responders in Davison County recovered the body of a Sioux Falls man believed to have drowned in the James River. Saturday's hot weather affected the downtown Juneteenth festival and cooler, bumpy rides are forecast after today—officials advised caution as the region adjusts. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls leaders visited Des Moines on June 22 to study regional collaboration and economic strategies from the Greater Des Moines Partnership—focusing on pooled initiatives for downtown revitalization. Mayor Paul TenHaken and the group compared these approaches to local efforts, noting a need to address rising commercial vacancies in our urban centers. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Burton Cummings Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — $63.06 – $206.82 — Experience the magic of rock legend Burton Cummings live in concert.
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