Good Day
Sioux Falls
Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The new west-side Taco Bell at 8340 W 41st St will open today at 11:30 a.m. as Border Foods launches its sixth Sioux Falls store and the first 50 customers will get a free #1 combo meal—three customizable tacos with a large fountain drink while the restaurant is still hiring. SiouxFalls.Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men from Fort Thompson were headed to federal prison after assaulting a man on the Crow Creek Reservation—21-year-old Lawrence Taylor received a sentence of four years and nine months while 18-year-old Trevin Witt was sentenced to 11 years with three years of supervised release following an April incident in which the victim survived. KELOLAND
- ➤ Alyssa Fortner, a 16-year-old girl, went missing Friday at 11:30 p.m. when she was last seen entering a dark sedan with a broken taillight — police say she left behind her belongings, turned off her cell phone, and did not have her medication, urging anyone with information to call 605-773-7410. KXRB
- ➤ In late June, Alfredo Castellanos-Rosales was found guilty of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Jordan Beardshear in Dakota Dunes — he was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, August 25, and his wife Reyna Castellanos received a sentence of three to four years with credit for 350 days served. KELOLAND
- ➤ Cherry Creek resident Kelly Waloke, 41, was found dead on Sunday following an alleged homicide—two male suspects were taken into custody as the investigation continues. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ In 1865, Fort Dakota was built around 8th and Philips Ave in downtown Sioux Falls to secure the area—helping settlers return after conflict—and it was used until 1869. KXRB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Avera Hospital@Home reached new milestones on August 25 by providing hospital-level care at home for 570 patients and saving 1,193 bed days. Patients reported high satisfaction with the care they received, which used telemedicine and daily nurse visits—making it a promising care model for the future. SiouxFalls.Business
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mapleton Golf Club, Sioux Falls’ first private golf club in over 60 years, will open for members this week—set on 210 acres near interstates 229 and 90 across from the Veterans Cemetery and along Slip Up Creek; it will feature a clubhouse, restaurant and special events while memberships remain nearly sold out. SiouxFalls.Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls will host the MarketBeat Open at Huether Family Match Pointe from Oct. 19 through Oct. 26 where top tennis players will compete as the tournament doubles prize money and ranking points to draw higher-ranked athletes. A new automatic line calling system will be used—12 cameras capture close calls in real time—while community events offer special promotions for families and military personnel. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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