Good morning, Sioux Falls.

Faith Temple Food Giveaway still has plenty of potatoes left after Pastor Jeff Hayes accepted five semi trucks worth over $150,000 and he invites other churches to help load their pick-ups—he said arrangements can be made by calling the church today.

Tony Nour, the newly appointed chair of Sioux Empire United Way, leads First PREMIER Bank’s record-setting campaign to raise $9,264,349 for 73 programs that help families in local counties.

The company—known for over 94% employee involvement and thousands of volunteer hours—shows a strong commitment to giving back.

Formosa Food Company, a third-generation family business that makes traditional Taiwanese pork products, will break ground on a new 40,000 square foot headquarters at 3100 N.

Bahnson Ave. on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. — the project will expand operations, create up to 55 jobs, and open in spring with an enclosed design to reduce odors.

A new Culver's opened yesterday near Sanford Sports Complex at 3300 W.

Benson Road, across from Fleet Farm. Franchisee Todd Versteeg said the restaurant hired nearly 100 people and expects high customer traffic during upcoming basketball games at Sanford Pentagon — boosting activity in northwest Sioux Falls.

The Sioux Falls Children’s Choir has grown from about 12 kids after COVID to 80 children in three groups that rehearse every Tuesday at Augustana University—offering lessons from basic singing to advanced vocal techniques.

The group will hold its winter concert on December 7th at Augustana, and registration for the spring season has begun.

Garfield Apartments at 15th and Western stands on the site of the former Presentation Children's Home, an orphanage built with WPA help that opened in 1940 and closed in 1966.

The building later served as classroom space and is now a registered historic site—reflecting a key chapter of Sioux Falls' past.

On November 10th, the annual WIN in Workforce Summit was held at a new venue and attracted a sold-out crowd, organized by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation + supported by Forward Sioux Falls.

The summit aimed to plan for growth challenges + engage community leaders in workforce planning.

Travelers at Sioux Falls Regional Airport faced delays and cancellations on Monday—caused by a federal government shutdown and a shortage of air traffic controllers—with at least four arrivals cancelled.

KELOLAND’s Tom Hanson visited the airport to gather more details on the impact.

Sioux Falls drivers face an emergency lane closure on South Phillips Avenue between 11th Street and 12th Street starting Monday, November 10th as First Rate Excavate conducts water line repairs + the lane is expected to reopen later this week based on repair progress and weather conditions.

The South Dakota Board of Regents announced Alan LaFave as the new president of Northern State University—he spent nearly 30 years at NSU, including a seven-year term as president at Valley City State University.

He will assume the role in January—bringing his local expertise and a vision for growth to the Aberdeen community.

The DTSF Pork Showdown ended in Sioux Falls after over 6,000 pork dishes were served and Crawford's won back-to-back with its signature Bavarian Echoe — a pork belly dish with hot honey glaze — while raising over $140,000 from nearly 500 local diners.

In October, Sioux Falls had 427 new home listings compared to 504 last year, and home sale prices dropped with the average price falling to $378,180 and the median to $325,000.

Homes stayed on the market for 82 days on average—five days longer than last year, and sellers got about 97% of their list price.

A new indoor pickleball facility, The Jar, in Sioux Falls is set to open next week with eight courts—TVs, a lounge, and a pro shop are being installed as final touches are made.

Locals can register through the app to join in and enjoy a warm place to play during winter.

The Sanford Pentagon, which hosted its first Division I basketball game in 2013, is set to host its 100th game tonight as Iowa State faces Mississippi State at 7:00 — local leaders say the milestone shows the strong support and quality experience in Sioux Falls.

Friendsgiving Celebration

3-6 p.m. — Couture Luxury Flooring & Design Studio — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Enjoy a festive evening of fun and connection at our Friendsgiving event.

Weekend to Remember

8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Sioux Falls Convention Center — Save up to $100 on couple's registrations — A faith-based getaway for couples seeking oneness and connection.

Grazing Boards: Hands-On Charcuterie Class

6-8 p.m. — Cooks & Bakers Kitchen — $89 per person — Discover the art of charcuterie with interactive guidance to create delicious boards and beautiful accompaniments.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

7-9 p.m. — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center — Tickets required — Glide into the enchanting worlds of Frozen and Encanto with music and interactive fun alongside beloved characters.

Gobble Wobble 10k

9-11 a.m. — Sertoma Park — Entry fee required — Kick off your Thanksgiving with a scenic 10K run in Sioux Falls.

Inside the Circle: What to Pour for Thanksgiving

2-3 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — Cost not specified — An expert sommelier guides you through selecting the perfect wines for your Thanksgiving feast.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

7:30 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $45.70 – $177.60 — Experience an enchanting blend of circus artistry and beloved holiday melodies this season.

18th Annual Sioux Falls Jingle Bell Run

4-8 p.m. — Fawick Park — Registration fee applies — Festive holiday run supporting those living with arthritis, featuring a 5K and parade.

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

November 29-30 — Washington Pavilion — $81.17 — Experience C.S. Lewis's heartfelt Christmas memories and discover how Tolkien transformed his view of Christ's birth.

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $40.22 – $195.92 — Experience a magical holiday tradition with breathtaking ballet and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.