Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Empire Mall (formerly known as Sioux Empire Plaza) celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sept.
24 with a ribbon cutting by general manager Dan Gies. The mall's rich history spans decades of community events (including store openings and holiday celebrations) and shows how retail has evolved in Sioux Falls.
Downtown Sioux Falls restaurants will hold the Pork Showdown in October—over 25 restaurants will compete with new porkreations for a top prize.
Local customers can vote via mobile phone at passport.DTSF.com—one restaurant will win the trophy.
💼 Business
A Sioux Falls Starbucks near Jefferson High School will close by the end of this week as the company narrows its focus on resource allocation—more than 500 North American and several international stores will also be closed.
This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce the overall number of outlets.
🎓 Education
Bishop Donald DeGrood and the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese heard an appeal Thursday night to keep Christ the King school open after Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools announced its closure at the end of the current school year.
The final decision will be made on October 10 (public comments were extended until October 2) as parents warned that closing the school would add stress to other Catholic schools.
Keloland’s Rick Huffman shared a Flashback Friday video that takes viewers back to 1993—when a Sioux Falls apple orchard served as a classroom for lessons on math, manners, nutrition, and the apple business.
The video shows children learning basic math with apples, sharing with family, and even visiting a petting zoo with six kinds of animals.
🏛️ Government
A South Dakota lawmaker from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for keeping the medals awarded to 19 soldiers from Wounded Knee, saying the decision celebrates violence—ignoring the pain felt by the Oceti Sakowin.
Rep. Eric Emery said the move turns a historical wound into false pride—failing to separate honor from injustice.
🏥 Health
Sioux Falls residents raised $212,878.80 at the two-day Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon that ended Friday to support children receiving free treatment at Sanford Children's Hospital — local radio teams hosted 12-hour live broadcasts as volunteers handled calls and donations.
The funds will help cover treatment costs for kids with cancer.
📰 Lifestyle
Cherry Rock Farms near Brandon is opening its pumpkin patch every weekend in October from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM to offer a day of family fun with free entry.
The 100-year-old organic farm will feature a corn maze, hay rides, goats, and food trucks starting at 10:30—ensuring a busy day for visitors.
🏈 Sports
Vargas Boxing is hosting its first amateur event—Downtown Throwdown—today at the Sioux Falls Family YMCA Y with more than 25 bouts planned as local and regional fighters compete.
Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and bouts start at 4:00 p.m. with admission at $15 for adults and $10 for kids under 12.
🎉 Sioux Falls Events
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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.
Herb Alpert Concert Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $51.64 – $85.89 — Celebrate Herb Alpert's 90th birthday with an evening of timeless hits and iconic milestones.
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Frustrated with your vision? Our FREE vision correction seminar will clear up any confusion. Whether you’re dependent on glasses or contacts, need reading glasses or bifocals, or it’s time to consider options for cataract surgery, this educational seminar with FREE mini-screenings is for you or your loved one.
South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame Celebration
6-10:30 p.m. — The District — $35.00 – $3,000.00 — Celebrate the local music scene with a Battle of the Bands and an Inductee Gala.
Wolfpack Trials: A HYROX Simulation
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. — CrossFit Kota — Check the website for entry details — Test your endurance and strength in this challenging HYROX-inspired fitness event.
Back to the Future: The Musical
Oct 14-19 — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $48.53 – $151.29 — Experience the beloved story of time travel brought to life on stage with original music and classic hits.
Jon Pardi: Honkytonk Hollywood Tour 2025
7-8:30 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticket prices range from $69 to $477 — Catch country star Jon Pardi live in Sioux Falls for a night of honkytonk fun.
Back To The Future - The Musical
2-4 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Check out the Broadway adaptation of the classic film that won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.
Spotlight Theatre Company Presents: Beetlejuice JR.
Oct 23-26 — Orpheum Theater Center — $20.23 — Enjoy the frightfully funny musical adaptation of the beloved film featuring a young girl and a mischievous ghost.
Liam St. John Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night as Liam St. John brings his soulful music to the stage.
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