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Sioux Falls
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Thrive, a key provider of food security and housing programs, announced on Monday, September 29 that it will close its doors today due to financial pressures. The organization served the community for seven years and helped connect residents with vital services — a loss that leaves a big gap. KXRB
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls is hosting the Pork Showdown starting Wednesday and running through Halloween to honor National Pork Month. At Perch, chef Robert Grygierczyk is adding a twist on eggs Benedict with a new pork dish — carne adovada that highlights creative entries in the event. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls Thrive, a nonprofit that helped launch community projects, is shutting down today—its work in food security, affordable housing, and out-of-school time will continue through other community programs as projects find new support despite funding cuts. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls Thrive—a cradle-to-career nonprofit supporting food security, affordable housing and after-school programs—will close operations today after seven years as financial pressures made it hard to keep the community-driven work going. The shutdown comes after the closure of its Eat Well Sioux Falls Mobile Market, with the market trailer now set to be used by a charitable arm. SiouxFalls.Business
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Sioux Falls is seeing a rush of new business plans as national retailers and local entrepreneurs secure property for development along Veterans Parkway. A stand-alone Chick-fil-A is set to open later this year or early next year and First Premier Bank will break ground on a new branch in 2026—local owners are also expanding their spaces with more retail openings expected by 2027. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Drybar Sioux Falls has returned under new franchise ownership and will host a grand opening at Empire Place—4123 W. 41st St.—from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 2, offering more than 10 vendors with giveaways and membership sign-ups while hair appointments are paused. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 2, the Taste of Sioux Falls event will be held at the Canopy by Hilton in the downtown Steel District — fifteen local restaurants will serve sample dishes while guests support SculptureWalk with raffle prizes and art available for purchase, and the new venue offers extra seating, a lounge area and downtown views. SiouxFalls.Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-five years ago, two orders of Catholic sisters formed Avera to launch a faith-based health ministry that united hospitals and clinics for better care. It has grown to serve over 22,600 employees at 315 facilities—showing its ongoing commitment to quality health services. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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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.
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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.
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