Good Day
Sioux Falls
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Joe and Jennifer Kirby have been named the 2025 Friends of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation for their decades of giving and hands-on leadership—supporting local projects like parks and community facilities. The award was presented earlier this month and acknowledges their lasting influence in strengthening our community. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society and Schulte Subaru will host a free pet microchipping clinic at Schulte Subaru on South Minnesota Avenue tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m.—this service helps return lost pets safely to their owners. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Silencer Central celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tour on Oct. 15 for the Argus Leader at its Silencer Control facility in Sioux Falls — the visit highlighted the new distribution center, offices, and product lineup including Banish brand silencers. Argus Leader
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The KELOLAND Living Arts and Crafts Show is underway at the Ramkota Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls and runs until 7:30 tonight with new exhibits opening tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.—vendors offer custom wood art and playful embroidery crafted for holiday gifts. KELOLAND
- ➤ Halloween is approaching and a Flashback Friday story revisited creative costume ideas from 1987 to show how locals, including kids and teachers, have long turned dress-up into a fun challenge—choosing outfits that reflect unique personalities. The piece highlights that while many struggle to pick a perfect costume, past trends still inspire inventive choices today. KELOLAND
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The South Dakota Department of Education received 12 written comments that were mostly critical and additional mixed feedback at a public hearing in Aberdeen on its proposed math standards. The department said it will amend the proposal and share revised plans on Nov. 10 in Sioux Falls—taking into account the input from educators and experts. Argus Leader
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls businesses and organizations are hosting events and fundraisers this October to support breast cancer awareness and early detection. The events include screenings, coffee specials and fitness sessions planned from Oct. 17 to Oct. 31 — giving residents many ways to join the fight. Argus Leader
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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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The Great Gatsby - Ballet
6-7:30 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $54.75 – $127.41 — Experience a dazzling ballet that brings the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties to life.
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Anciients Live in Sioux Falls
7-10 p.m. — Bigs Bar — Tickets available — Experience the progressive metal powerhouse Anciients as they perform their new album 'Beyond the Reach of the Sun' live.
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The Evolution of Swing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Washington Pavilion — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the rich history of swing with a captivating concert featuring the Fellowship Jazz Center Orchestra and the Lincoln High School Jazz Collective.
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All the World’s a Stage: Braveheart Project Benefit
7-11 p.m. — Club David — $10 at the door — Celebrate local music while supporting youth music lessons in remembrance of a talented musician.
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U.S. Olympic Team Trials: Curling
12:00 PM & 7:00 PM — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer on the best curlers as they compete for a spot on Team USA.
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Kevin Gates - The Amilio Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Sioux Falls Arena — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy performance from Kevin Gates on his Amilio Tour.
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