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Sioux Falls
Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Maddox, founder and CEO of Silencer Central and BANISH Suppressors in Sioux Falls, joined the 25-member board of governors of the National Shooting Sports Foundation on July 10 — he brings a silencer focus to the group. SiouxFalls.Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ South Dakota has one of the highest DUI arrest rates in the nation, with arrests spiking during events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and regular sobriety checkpoints + the state runs a Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign to warn drivers against intoxicated driving. KXRB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls is hosting the Lallycooler Music Festival at Great Bear Ski Valley with thousands expected and free shuttle service from select school parking areas as food vendors set up today. The festival features country headliner Sam Hunt today and Pitbull tomorrow plus organizers hope to make it an annual event. KELOLAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Great Plains Zoo announced the birth of a female snow leopard cub on May 23 and said she is bonding with her mom in a quiet den—zookeepers plan to delay her public debut until she grows stronger. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that NOPE lacked legal standing to enforce zoning regulations and block the state government’s plan to build a men’s prison in Lincoln County after lawmakers dropped the project’s funding earlier this year. Meanwhile, the Project Prison task force recommended constructing a new 1500-bed prison in Sioux Falls after dismissing sites in Mitchell and Worthing and NOPE will consult legal counsel on its next steps. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mondelēz Global LLC has issued a voluntary recall of four sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches because a labeling error failed to note the presence of peanut, risking severe allergic reactions among residents in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota—customers should return the affected products for a full refund while corrective measures are implemented. KXRB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls restaurants are offering 11 new patios this summer to give diners outdoor seating with live music, unique menus and spaces that allow dogs. Locations such as The Steel District and Jacobson Plaza will welcome guests with covered seating and seasonal drinks—boosting the local dining scene. SiouxFalls.Business
SHOP NEWS
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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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WHEY JENNINGS at Bigs Bar Live
7-11 PM — Bigs Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience an unforgettable night with country artist Whey Jennings as he shares his musical journey and stories of redemption.
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Dyer Davis Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Levitt at the Falls — Food vendors on-site — Enjoy electrifying southern blues rock from Dyer Davis and opening act Supermassive Black Holes.
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Downtown Historic Walking Food Tour
1-4 p.m. — Downtown Sioux Falls — Ticket purchase required — Discover local culinary delights while exploring the city's rich history.
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Aaron Tippin Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Alliance — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic country hits from a legendary artist known for his heartfelt lyrics.
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First Friday Artists at the Studio
5-8 p.m. — Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts — Free entry — Discover new and warehoused artwork while engaging with local artists during a vibrant community event.
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Bones Owens Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Rock out with Bones Owens at Bigs Bar where blues-infused Southern rock meets electrifying live vibes.
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Four Winds Music & Art Fest
Varied hours — Downtown Sioux Falls — Admission TBA — Experience a vibrant mix of music and art from talented local artists and bands.
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Dessa Live Performance
7 PM-1 AM — Levitt at the Falls — Tickets required — Enjoy a night with Dessa, a captivating singer, rapper, and writer known for her engaging performances.
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