Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Regional Airport restored power after a two hour outage Friday night. In other local news, first responders rescued a UTV crash victim in the Northern Black Hills — a Sioux Falls family fights to keep their ICE detainee brother as college migration continues, cooler weekend temperatures are forecast, and a young girl was honored for her quick action at an apartment pool while Hungry Hearts supports school lunch needs. KELOLAND
- ➤ Volunteers from the Whittier Residents Association gathered today at the Children's Home Society Shelter for the final neighborhood cleanup—helping residents drop off old items without having to travel to the dump. Previous cleanups partnered with St. Francis House and local businesses to support the effort. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Victor Hernandez-Diaz has rebranded his Sioux Falls shop from PB&Thrift to PBT and relocated it to The Bridges at 57th to support its growth. He built the business with a strong online following during the pandemic and said the change lets the store shed its old thrift image. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The SD Attorney General’s Office has issued an endangered missing advisory for 16-year-old Alyssa Marle Fortner, who was last seen in a dark grey or black four-door sedan with an unknown Native American woman in Fort Pierre on August 22 at 11:30 p.m.—she left home with all her belongings and without her medication. KELOLAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kids are returning to school today as a local nonprofit works to ensure safety in school zones—drivers are urged to drive carefully and follow traffic rules. A nutritionist will also share tips to help students have the right fuel to get through the day. KELOLAND
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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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