Good Day
Sioux Falls
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local artisans will gather in Shriver's Square atrium on Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as the Atrium Makers Market offers handmade items such as candles, pottery, jewelry, and gourmet food — vendors may join for $10 per space. KXRB
- ➤ At Prairie Green Golf Course, 144 golfers in 36 teams played in the Kidz-N-Coats tournament today despite rain to raise funds for new winter coats for kids in need in Sioux Falls. Sponsors helped support the event and people who missed it can donate less than $25 to buy a coat. KELOLAND
- ➤ Today, Sioux Falls hosts a wide range of free community events including the All My Relatives Festival at Levitt at the Falls starting at 10 a.m., a BBQ Competition Fundraiser, a rodeo challenge with live music at McCrossan, a card show, farmers market, and public safety day at Hartford Fire Station. Additional weekend events include a steam threshing jamboree at Historic Prairie Village, the final day of the Central States Fair, a birthday bash at Wings Gymnastics Academy, a performance by the Mighty Corson Art Players, movie showings, a baseball game, and sprint car races in Hartford — offering something for everyone. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kelly Reum and his wife Donella Reum launched Dakota Empyrean by pairing his abstract paintings with her crochet animals. They will show their work at the 605 Made Night Market today from 3 to 9 p.m. in downtown Sioux Falls—an event that marks one of their first city appearances and hints at more art displays in the future. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A vibrant celebration of Native American music, art and culture is taking place today at Levitt at the Falls from 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m.—the free All My Relatives Festival features performances, a fashion show, interactive activities, and headliner Mato Wayuhi at 7 p.m. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Former South Dakota Public Broadcasting employees formed an alumni group to support fundraising after the station lost all federal funds and now faces major cuts that include laying off 15 workers and reducing local services—volunteers plan to raise over $2 million by October—helping secure future educational programming. KELOLAND
- ➤ Today, the 22nd annual SculptureWalk in downtown Sioux Falls named Best of Show for the piece Tetra Totem in Azul Imperia (created by local artist Lauren Thompson) on view at 227 North Duluth Avenue until next spring. (After April, city officials will relocate the work for permanent display.) KXRB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Afterschool programming began on Aug. 21 at the new Boys and Girls Club addition at George McGovern Middle School—students enjoyed snacks, tutoring, and fun activities like foosball, robotics and board games while staff set clear phone rules. Argus Leader
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, humid air from local corn fields, releasing moisture by evapotranspiration, makes the heat feel tropical—experts note this process can boost dew points by up to 10 degrees. The effect, known as corn sweat, deepens the summer's oppressive heat in our region. KXRB
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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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Kids' Cross Country Races
4-5 p.m. — Morningside Park — Free entry — A fun introduction to running for kids ages 4-12 with a series of exciting races.
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Brady Wrede Live Performance
3-9 p.m. — WoodGrain Brewing Co. — Free entry — Experience the melodic fusion of acoustic roots and modern storytelling from a local folk artist.
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Sanford International
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM — Minnehaha Country Club — More Information To Come — Watch golf's legends compete at a premier PGA TOUR Champions event.
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Sioux Falls Leadership Summit
11 AM – 5 PM — Sioux Falls Convention Center — $118.19 – $1238.50 — Inspire and transform your business culture with insights from keynote Liz Bohannon.
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2025 Bike Night featuring Kris Lager
11 PM-3 AM — Red Rock Bar & Grill — Check for pricing — Enjoy a power trio performance under the stars as we celebrate the final bike night of the season.
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Anti-Bullying Community Event with John Michael Hinton
Delivering a heart-to-heart message about how he was severely bullied all through Elementary and Jr. High school, John Michael Hinton uses magic, comedy, and audience participation to captivate the room and inspire others to stand up, speak out, and be a true friend.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep.
~ Native American Proverb
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