Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Great Plains Zoo is hosting Zoo Boo from Thursday, Oct.
15 through Sunday, Oct. 18, where kids can explore treat stations, a Scary Stroll, seasonal photo-ops, and a quieter Sensory Sunday (tickets required for early entry at an extra $6).
On Oct. 2, nine women were honored at the 53rd EMBES: A Tribute to Women awards in Sioux Falls.
The ceremony recognized achievements in banking & finance, business, community service, healthcare, education, arts and mentoring among 72 nominees.
Officials hosted a community event at the historic quarry south of the proposed Sanford District to gather ideas for its transformation into a vibrant local space.
The site will be rebuilt soon to welcome further neighborhood input.
💼 Business
New owners of Polar Bites at 501 E.
41st St. are keeping the treat shop open later and exploring menu changes as sunny weather returns. The business, which reopened Sept. 12 and lost its soft-serve machine, is rebuilding its social media presence (including Facebook and Instagram) to draw more customers.
🎓 Education
The University of South Dakota opened its new Sales Center in the Beacom School of Business yesterday to offer sales certificates.
Dean Klaus Beckmann said the center aims to train future sales leaders—helping students gain hands-on skills.
🏛️ Government
Starting 8:00 p.m. Monday, Oct.
5, the outside southbound lane of South Minnesota Avenue will be closed (between 25th and 26th Streets) for water main repairs, with crews expecting to finish by the end of the day Tuesday, Oct. 6.
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