Good Day
Sioux Falls
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is teaming up with Wild Tunes to recruit local musicians who will play music for pets in the shelter + the calming effect of music is expected to help the animals stay comfortable while they await adoption. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Libraries lend board games, park passes, and digital research tools that help residents explore local history, job listings, and genealogy records. The five branches (with eight additional ones in the area) serve as modern hubs for community learning and connection. KXRB
- ➤ SoDak Circuit returns on Oct. 11 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center as a free, all-ages esports tournament hosted by SDN Communications — this second season features competitions in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Fortnite, Rocket League, Valorant, and Madden NFL 25 along with free-play stations, guided Dungeons & Dragons sessions, and a cosplay contest. SiouxFalls.Business
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Yelp survey names Pizza Ranch as a top pizza chain with strong followings in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota; the chain operates 220 restaurants nationwide—19 in South Dakota, 66 in Iowa, and 44 in Minnesota. KXRB
- ➤ Tonight in Your Money Matters, the spotlight is on Hispanic entrepreneurs as Hispanic Heritage Month nears its end and new local businesses like food trucks and restaurants continue to grow. Luz Selene Zamorano—founder of the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce—said Latino business owners are working hard to secure financial stability amid a challenging political climate. KELOLAND
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmaker Nick Simon’s new horror—comedy film 'Coyotes' premiered in Austin and will be shown in Sioux Falls soon. The movie, nearly a decade in production, follows a family who fights off killer coyotes and a wildfire from their home. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Cattitude Café will hold its first-ever comedy night with local comedian Skyler Bolks on Friday, October 24 at 7 PM—tickets are sold out as the event aims to boost support for local cat adoptions and the business during a recent decline in visitors. This family-friendly show offers a fun way for community members to help keep the café running strong. KXRB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Great Plains Zoo CEO Becky Dewitz announced the Joe H. Floyd Education Center on October 8 at the zoo, with Floyd’s family, friends + Midco representatives in attendance. The center will begin construction soon to honor Floyd’s legacy. Argus Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Supreme Court heard arguments today in a case over a sinkhole that opened in a Black Hawk neighborhood in 2020—residents' lawyers say the state caused damage while state officials claim the developer knew about the underground gypsum mine. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is joining fire departments nationwide for National Fire Prevention Week, held October 5—11, 2025, to remind residents about safe use of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in everyday devices. The fire rescue urges residents to buy certified products, charge using the manufacturer’s charger, and recycle used batteries at the local household hazardous waste facility. City of Sioux Falls
- ➤ The Bryan Boys Benefit—Western Casino Night and Auction will take place Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. at Icon Event Hall in downtown Sioux Falls to raise $800,000 needed for lifesaving gene therapy for boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Almost $350,000 has been raised so far and community supporters are urged to donate via the silent auction as the family races against time to begin the groundbreaking treatment. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Dr. Kelly McKnight at Avera Orthopedics said that patients may be awake during hand surgery using the WALANT procedure — a method that uses local anesthesia and epinephrine instead of a tourniquet. She added that this technique lets patients talk with their surgeon during the operation and may help speed up recovery. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Closed house sales in Sioux Falls dropped over 20% in September—with 174 sold compared to 220 the previous year—while median prices rose 6% to $338,400 and inventory fell 29%, causing homes to average 88 days on the market. New listings held steady at 442, signaling a tighter market overall. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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