Good Day
Sioux Falls
Friday, October 10th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Noon Sertoma Club is raising funds for a $1-million project to replace the white jungle gym and sundial at Sertoma Park with a fully inclusive playground for all kids. The club will host Sertoma Fest tomorrow at The Alliance—an event with food, beer, and music—to boost support before planning to break ground next spring. KELOLAND
- ➤ Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is turning Falls Park into a bright Winter Wonderland with 25 miles of lights, 300,000 bulbs and 268 decorated trees—some of which have been reused from past years. The holiday display will open on November 21—an invitation for families to enjoy the season. KXRB
- ➤ Yesterday, Kim Hubers opened The Party Place at 405 E. Fourth St.—an indoor play area for children that offers toys, games, and treats just outside Sioux Falls. Next door, the Dell Rapids Museum displays local history through changing exhibits while The Fun Nook provides black light mini-golf and arcade games with pizza and bubble tea available for groups. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Great Bear Ski Valley will host its inaugural Welcome Winter Fest on November 8 from 10 AM to 2 PM, featuring a Ski Swap starting at 11 AM that benefits the Ski Patrol and scenic chairlift rides to enjoy fall foliage. Community vendors will offer winter sports equipment and expert advice — food trucks and a bar will serve tasty treats for visitors preparing for the season. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Fire Rescue highlighted important safety tips during fire prevention week—residents should check lithium-ion batteries for signs like swelling or improper charging and use only UL-approved products. The department also reminded homeowners to keep fire pits properly sized and at least 15 feet away from combustibles while testing smoke alarms monthly. KELOLAND
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded to a grass fire at North Cliff Ave and East Chambers Street — 14 emergency vehicles were dispatched — as black smoke was seen on the live cam, and Sioux Falls Police reported the incident on Oct 9. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, a downtown marketing firm transformed its office into a pop-up coffee shop at the Sampson House to celebrate 10 years in business. The firm offers free handcrafted coffee from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in its space at 522 N. Main Ave., Suite 100—inviting community members to mark the milestone. SiouxFalls.Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sioux Falls is hosting the Pork Showdown—a month-long contest where 25 restaurants serve unique pork dishes. Locals will enjoy the event through October 31 and can cast their vote using the DTSF Digital Passport. KXRB
- ➤ On Monday, Native Americans’ Day is celebrated with a parade in downtown Sioux Falls that highlights Indigenous culture. The event starts with a prayer at Lyon Park at 9:00 a.m., followed by a fun run at 10:45 a.m. and the parade along Phillips Avenue from 13th to 6th streets at 11:00 a.m.—featuring about 40 entries. KELOLAND
- ➤ For Hispanic Heritage Month, four locals met at a park to celebrate their Hispanic roots — they expressed pride in their diverse backgrounds while noting safety concerns that led to cancelling local events. They stressed the importance of sharing their culture with the next generation and building community trust. KELOLAND
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls city officials appealed their attorney fee dispute with Johnson Properties to the South Dakota Supreme Court on October 9—arguing that a different legal standard applies to the eminent domain payment for the property near Arrowhead Parkway and Six Mile Road that once housed the Alibi Bar. KELOLAND
- ➤ Former city council member Marshall Selberg announced his campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls and said he will bridge community differences to help the city grow. His formal campaign will kick off Wednesday, Oct 15 at 4 p.m. at The South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance—he is the fifth candidate running ahead of the June 2 municipal election. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Select Specialty Hospital, a 24-bed recovery center on the campus of Sanford USD Medical Center, will close its Sioux Falls location by the end of the year — Sanford requires the leased space for expansion. Employees in Sioux Falls can apply for positions within the national network or with Sanford Health as operations wind down. SiouxFalls.Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A custom-built home by Scott Hjellming was listed at 2502 S. Big Timber Place in central Sioux Falls — it offers 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 5,137 square feet on two private lots for $799,000. The home features details such as Brazilian hardwood, vaulted pine ceilings, and an English-style pub — and it is ready for its next owner. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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