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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Convention Center will host the 19th Annual Expo for Her on October 17 from noon to 8 p.m. and October 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature over 230 vendors and interactive seminars, and tickets cost $7 at the door — or $6 with a canned food donation for the Food Pantry. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Empire residents are invited to donate gently used winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves and snow pants to help those in need this season. The Coats For All drive runs through October with drop-offs at the Salvation Army Family Services Office, Billion Auto locations and the Dakota News Now building—ensuring warmth for everyone. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avera leaders, including COO Dave Flicek and CFO Julie Lautt, will share workforce strategies at the WIN Summit on Oct. 23 at the Canopy by Hilton downtown from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event will feature panel discussions on team support, career growth and work-life balance. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ This week’s Up-and-Comer is Jaidyn McGee, a 24-year-old employee experience generalist at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls who returned from Mankato to pursue a fulfilling local career. She builds meaningful connections by supporting colleagues at job fairs and volunteering with Junior Achievement of South Dakota (she aims to enhance a positive work culture). SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ LSS offers businesses and groups training sessions lasting one or two hours that teach money management skills such as budgeting and credit basics and cross-cultural communication to help staff work with diverse clients — sessions are available in person or virtually and some are free through grant support. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ PRO Resources HR offers small businesses full HR support—covering payroll, benefits and compliance—to reduce risk and free owners to focus on growth. SiouxFalls.Business
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that South Dakota uses 87.2 percent of its land for farming—placing it second behind Nebraska’s 89.5 percent—and underscores the state's strong reliance on agriculture. KXRB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sioux Falls National Weather Service has kept its operations running during the shutdown that began on September 30—employees work without pay to issue severe weather warnings and forecast storms that could bring tornadoes, flash floods, and dangerous winter weather. The team remains on duty to protect life and property while most federal agencies are closed. KXRB
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Coffee lovers can now discover local cafes with the Cafe Passport, a new guide that lets you list your favorite drinks from 25 spots across South Dakota — including cafes in Sioux Falls, Brookings, and Rapid City. The passport is available as a $25 physical book or a $15 PDF download. KXRB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A custom designed and built ranch walkout in south Sioux Falls sold for almost $1.2M during the week of Sept. 15 and topped the weekly home sales report—built in 2020 in the Timber Oaks neighborhood near 85th Street and Western Avenue, it offers 3,300 square feet with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a screened porch. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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