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Friday, September 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls was granted $15,000 from the Gilchrist Foundation to paint a 60-foot mural celebrating the Big Sioux River. Local artist Joe Schaeffer will lead the project and the community will help during Riverfest on Saturday, Sept. 20 — a chance to blend art with civic participation. KELOLAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Herpetological Society warned that owning venomous snakes is dangerous and illegal in Minnehaha County after a local man was hospitalized from a snakebite, urging locals to choose nonvenomous pets from stores — experts add that proper anti-venom is essential if one handles reptiles. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Urban Threads is opening today at 2564 S. Lorraine Place in Lake Lorraine—created by mother-and-daughter team Jennifer and Maysa Kruse, the shop offers vintage, new and used clothing, furniture and home decor while accepting local consignments. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ New owners have taken over Spring Creek Golf Course and plan upgrades such as new carts, repairs to hole No. 12 with a new bridge — and improvements to the clubhouse, parking lot and digital signage to rebrand the course. They will soon launch online tee time reservations, limited food service and plan to add women’s and co-ed leagues next season. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ David's Bridal in Sioux Falls is closing its store at 4004 W. 41st St.—the going-out-of-business sale offers 50% off and will end Oct. 26. The closure follows past bankruptcy filings and a sale two years ago, and employees have been left with unanswered questions. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Jack Rose Social Club will open its second Sioux Falls location next week in downtown The Steel District. The nearly 6,400-square-foot bar and restaurant will have a custom interior with two patios—one hosting live concerts—and casino areas with ten machines each while holding daily walk-in interviews from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 150 E. Fourth Place. SiouxFalls.Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On September 11th, 2001, Sioux Falls residents watched the World Trade Center collapse on TV as the airport shut down and security increased—local leaders and comfort providers worked to support a community reeling from the attack. KELOLAND
DRINK NEWS
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Augustana University in Sioux Falls has broken its enrollment record this school year with over 2,500 students—its largest total in 165 years and an increase of about 150 from last year. The campus now welcomes students from 44 states and 45 countries and has launched its first accredited doctorate program in physical therapy. KELOLAND
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Big Sioux River flows through Sioux Falls as its defining natural landmark and runs 419 miles from near Summit to the Missouri River while featuring waterfalls at Falls Park. The river was officially named in 1931 and stays shallow but rose to over 15 feet during heavy rain (as seen in June 2024 floods). KXRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Seventy-five supporters testified on Sept 11, urging state social services to delay a Medicaid rule change that would cut LifeScape’s funding by about $9.7 million — a move that could impact more than 3,300 children and 500 adults. State officials said they will keep discussing the issue with LifeScape before the Legislative Rules Review Committee meets on Oct. 7. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Rice Street between Cleveland Avenue and Veterans Parkway will be closed for road repairs starting Monday, September 22, but one lane will remain open for local businesses—drivers traveling between Sioux Falls and Brandon must follow the detour via 60th Street North, Veterans Parkway and Cliff Avenue. Work is expected to finish in three weeks. KXRB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls' downtown mental health and addiction center The Link will receive $250,000 in donations over the next five years from the Greg and Pam Sands Foundation—$50,000 each year as stated by Mayor Paul TenHaken. Greg Sands, who overcame addiction after spending time in prison and launching Sands Drywall in 1994, said his journey motivates support for those battling addiction. Argus Leader
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Builder Matthew Roach of Forever Co built a luxury home on spec at 705 N. Sanctuary Drive with custom indoor-outdoor features that will be toured during the Fall Parade of Homes hosted by the Home Builders Association of the Sioux Empire, scheduled for Sept. 13-14 and Sept. 20-21 with a $5 cash admission fee per home. The home offers high ceilings, a sport pool with a sun deck, and quality finishes—details that appeal to buyers looking for modern design. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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