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Sioux Falls
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls families will attend Zion Lutheran’s Trunk and Treat on October 26 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., where they will enjoy games, crafts, festive treats, a digital scavenger hunt with prizes, and appearances by local heroes including police and firefighters. KXRB
- ➤ Augustina Osabutey works as a water quality analyst in Sioux Falls and writes children’s books that teach about clean water, soil, and air quality—stories that support her nonprofit projects. Born in Ghana, she moved here to be near family and improve public health while planning to start a local book printing business. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ In September, local businesses and organizations gave back by awarding grants, volunteering and matching donations — the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation alone awarded over $105,000 to help nonprofits. Other groups like Sioux Valley Energy, Xcel Energy, Cresten Properties, First Interstate Bank, Pathward and Rudy M. Navarrete’s Taco Bus & Tex-Mexican Catering supported projects for schools and charities. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sioux Falls Thrive, a nonprofit that helped kickstart community projects, will cease operations Tuesday — school nutrition staff are finalizing free and reduced meal applications as a deadline nears, downtown is set to celebrate National Pork Month on Wednesday, and warmer weather will hold through Friday before cooler air moves in this weekend. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wendy Alexander, an HR expert with decades of experience, will speak at the WIN in Workforce Summit on October 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Canopy by Hilton in downtown Sioux Falls—she will share tips on building a strong talent pipeline by starting contacts before roles open. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Cherapa Place in downtown Sioux Falls is nearing completion as new tenants move in, with a locally owned grocer set to open in The Clark building later this year and North Risk Partners moving their office in mid-December — Cafe Breadico opened late summer and Rivage Oak Kitchen opened last week as the project fills its remaining office, retail, and apartment spaces. SiouxFalls.Business
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in southeast KELOLAND and Sioux Falls are being bitten by tiny Minute Pirate Bugs that normally control pests in fields but now feed in parks and yards until the first hard freeze. SDSU Urban Entomologist Amanda Bachmann said the bugs cause a sharp bite—people should wear long sleeves and pants to protect their skin. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The state health department reported 74 West Nile virus cases—and four deaths—in South Dakota as of Sept. 26. Argus Leader
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A recent WalletHub report ranks Sioux Falls 13th among the best places to retire, placing it 25th in affordability, 142nd in activities, 50th in quality of life, and third in health care — the study compared 182 cities — showing strong health care access for retirees. Argus Leader
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 30, a midcentury ranch home sold for $1.6M on 7.5 tree-filled acres between Sioux Falls and Brandon, making it the week’s top sale. Built in 1961, the 4,300-sq-ft house features five bedrooms, four bathrooms and an in-ground pool—county records show. 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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Discover Clear Vision Through Laser Correction or Implant Surgery
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.
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Discover Clear Vision Through Laser Correction or Implant Surgery
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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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18th Annual Trick or Treat Run 5K & 10K
9:30 a.m. — Pasley Park — Registration required — Enjoy a festive run along the bike path decorated for Halloween.
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