Good Day
Sioux Falls
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls has seen record crowds at Jacobson Plaza—where its splash pad, dog park and restaurant draw thousands—since it opened two months ago. City officials said new skate rentals from donor Garry Jacobson will be available soon to further boost downtown activity. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Today at Nelson Park, thousands gathered for LifeLight as community members, pastors, and churches joined a free festival with music, food, and activities. The event featured We The Kingdom headlining with meet-and-greets while leaders stressed unity—bringing people together in a lively celebration. KELOLAND
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 20-year-old Matocika Poor Bear from Manderson was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter after a federal trial on August 28—he was indicted in January for assault during a dispute on November 16 that led to a death at a Manderson home. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Scott Odenbach, a West River lawmaker from Spearfish, said he may file a bill in the 2026 legislative session to limit water withdrawal from aquifers in the Black Hills—he is concerned that rapid development may cause water shortages and wants to consider alternatives before approving a costly pipeline project. KELOLAND
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls' 95-year-old Don Phillips competed at the National Senior Games in Iowa where he won first in his age group in the 50, 100, 200 and 400 meter races, discus, long jump, shot put and javelin—he set records in the 100 and 200 dashes and now focuses on strength training. KELOLAND
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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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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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