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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House and Aquarium named its new penguin chick Puddles and its axolotls Kirby, Montezuma, and Mudkip after a silent auction and vote—announced on Aug 1. Sioux Falls City Council approved a master plan that will guide expansion projects at the zoo and aquarium for the next 15 to 20 years with an estimated cost over $200 million. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls is preparing for Navy Week from August 4 to 10, which will include local hero Rear Adm. Michael Wosje, aviation demos at Maverick Air Center, Navy displays at the Sioux Empire Fair and a Navy recognition night at the Canaries game. A special ceremony on August 9 at 10 a.m. at the Battleship South Dakota memorial will feature Senator John Thune and a performance by the Navy band — further details are expected soon. KXRB
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early morning house fire in Arlington left one person dead on Wednesday when firefighters arrived at 5:44 a.m. at a home on South 4th Street with five people inside and heavy smoke forcing a retreat—officials say the cause is under investigation. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Hughes County resident was defrauded of $22,000 after answering a phone call claiming they missed jury duty and needed to pay a Bitcoin fine—officials say real law enforcement never demands payment over the phone and urge residents to verify calls directly with the Hughes County Sheriff. KELOLAND
- ➤ Rapid City police say a shooting occurred Thursday night near Mount Rushmore Road and Allen Avenue at about 7:05 p.m. when an officer was flagged by a driver, and after speaking with witnesses, investigators identified 29-year-old Kenneth Norman—a Sioux Falls parolee wanted for a parole violation—as the armed and dangerous suspect with the search ongoing. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Award-winning 'East of Wall' is a docu-fiction about Tabatha Zimiga, a South Dakota rancher who managed her ranch after losing her husband, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year and will show in Sioux Falls on Aug. 12 — with director Kate Beecroft and cast hosting a Q+A session. South Dakota News Watch
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The city of Sioux Falls issued permits for over $100 million in new building work in July & the total permits for the year now exceed $800 million. Key projects included a $23.4 million Amazon operations center at Foundation Park and a $19 million remodeling at Central Church on W. Ralph Rogers Road, showing strong growth in commercial activity. SiouxFalls.Business
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls locals can enjoy summer happy hour drinks with tropical cocktails, refreshing mocktails, and crisp craft beers at venues like The Hello Hi, Fernson, and The Barrel House—offers that let patrons extend patio season while unwinding after work. Argus Leader
SHOP NEWS
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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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Sunny Sweeney Live in Sioux Falls
7-11 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt country tunes with Texas-born artist Sunny Sweeney.
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12 Stones Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Refunds available up to 7 days before — Experience the electrifying rock sounds of 12 Stones with their powerful hits and high-energy show.
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Vern Eide Mitsubishi Show & Shine Car Show
5-8 p.m. — Vern Eide Mitsubishi — Free entry — Show off your ride and admire a variety of cars at this local showcase.
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The Claudettes in Concert
7-9:30 PM — Levitt at the Falls — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying blend of blues, R&B, and punk vibes with acclaimed live performances.
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Sioux Falls Card Show
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Entry fee varies — Experience the Dakotas' largest sports and Pokémon trading card show.
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Employee Comms & Culture Flyover Festival
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Startup Sioux Falls — Registration required — Celebrate internal communication with engaging discussions, unique networking, and a vibrant atmosphere.
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Open Plein Air Painting Event
10 AM – 12 PM — McKennan Park — Free — Capture the natural beauty of Sioux Falls through plein air painting.
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