Good Day
Sioux Falls
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Riverfest will be held this Saturday, September 20 at Cherapa Place along the Big Sioux River where local musicians including The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, The Teels and Jamie Lynn & the Trio will perform live and a river cleanup will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The festival will offer food vendors, family activities and outdoor fun from 2 to 8 p.m.—attendees are encouraged to arrive early for parking. KXRB
- ➤ Siouxland Libraries celebrates National Library Card Sign-up Month as over 83,000 residents already have a library card. The library is launching a three-year campaign to double card holders and requires a photo ID—recent mail is needed—to sign up and access books, digital audiobooks, job resources, and classes. KELOLAND
- ➤ The former Royal Fork building at 4610 W Empire Place in Sioux Falls remains empty five years after the beloved buffet closed—locals now propose ideas such as a burger joint or a bookstore on the Empire Mall campus. Business leaders believe the vacant space offers promising potential to revitalize the local area. KXRB
- ➤ Friends of the Big Sioux River will host its first fundraising gala — River Revival — on Sept. 19 at Cherapa Interconnect in downtown Sioux Falls, and the event will feature a rooftop social with cocktails, live jazz and auctions to raise funds for protecting the Big Sioux River as a key source of drinking water and recreation. Argus Leader
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jack Rose Social Club opened in downtown Sioux Falls on Sept 17 in a 6,400-square-foot space at 151 E. Fourth Place, part of The Steel District that also houses condos, a parking ramp, and loft apartments. The locally owned bar, which shares its menu with its 69th Street and Western Avenue location, features a custom steel design, booth seating, two patios and casino areas with 10 video lottery machines each and operates from 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Asian Cuisine Express bought the former Taco John's building on 41st Street and is waiting for a permit to remodel it into a fast-food Asian restaurant with a drive-thru and seating for 60 to 70 guests—a renovation set to take three to five months once construction begins. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Over the summer, POET welcomed 40 interns who learned lab techniques and built relationships with experienced team members—boosting biofuels research and projects across the heartland. Their hands-on work improved skills that will benefit their future careers in the industry. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a Film Festival celebrating inclusivity in the film industry will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the State Theatre in downtown Sioux Falls, showcasing films that feature persons with disabilities—accommodations include sign language interpretation, captions, and elevator access. KELOLAND
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported that the August financial report showed Sioux Falls had the lowest unemployment among U.S. cities with nearly a 3% gap from the national 4.6% rate—11,000 job openings and 3,100 unemployed workers have made hiring challenging for local businesses. Local companies said that job postings have slightly decreased since the Covid period. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The intermittent street closure on East 12th Street between Bahnson Avenue and Charlotte Avenue has been extended for road maintenance and will reopen to through traffic on Tuesday, September 23 — drivers should use caution and consider alternate routes. City of Sioux Falls
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Light The Night Fundraiser
6-9 p.m. — Falls Park — Free registration encouraged for fundraising — Celebrate and honor those affected by blood cancers together as a community.
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Sioux Falls Marathon & 5K
6:30 AM – 1:30 PM — Howard Wood Field — Registration fee required — A premier marathon weekend featuring races for all levels of runners in beautiful Sioux Falls.
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South Dakota Sterile Processing Association Annual Conference
8:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Sanford Research — Registration required — Dive into the fundamentals of sterile processes and connect with industry professionals.
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Eyob Mergia Artist Reception
6-8 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Free entry — Experience a profound exhibition showcasing the raw emotion and resilience of children's art from war-torn Ethiopia and peaceful Sioux Falls.
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Winona State Warriors vs. Augustana Vikings Football
1-2:30 p.m. — Kirkeby-Over Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience thrilling college football action with premium amenities.
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Cinch Playoffs - The Governor's Cup
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the excitement of playoff rodeo action at the Governor's Cup.
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