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Sioux Falls
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Disney On Ice presents 'Frozen' and 'Encanto' for a family event at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls from November 21 to November 23. Tickets are available now and the event will include games, storytelling, crafting, and interactive moments with Elsa and Mirabel—ensuring holiday fun for all ages. KXRB
- ➤ The National Wild Turkey Federation will donate 70 turkeys to The Banquet’s two Sioux Falls locations at 10 a.m. on November 19 — a move aimed at helping families enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal amid delays from the government shutdown. The event also coincides with Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. KELOLAND
- ➤ The Winker children installed two swings at Lloyd Landing to honor their late parents — a legacy that enhanced the riverfront through charitable gifts supporting local nonprofits. They returned to Sioux Falls to learn more about their family's deep ties to downtown and the Big Sioux River. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Hungry Hearts delivered essential snacks, coats, and winter gear to Sioux Falls elementary schools Wednesday — the donation included over 250 pieces of winter accessories and food items to support students facing food insecurity. The non-profit gathered these supplies through a breakfast food drive to help meet immediate needs as winter approaches. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rosie's Cafe will reopen in early December under new ownership at 2200 W. Madison St.—Tom Hinrichs owns the cafe while his partner Barry Selland works with him in the kitchen. The cafe will serve its famous bread pudding along with classic breakfast items and daily soup as it updates its seating and remodels the interior. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Inca Mexican Restaurant is turning the empty space next door into a relaxing bar that will serve beer, wine and liquor and offer a waiting area for diners. Under construction at 3312 S. Holly Ave. — the bar is expected to open in January with weekend hours until midnight — it will seat about 50 people. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Fast-casual chain Culver's will build its first Tea location at Bakker Landing—next to Casey's off 271st Street—and plan to add 60 to 70 jobs, with a groundbreaking scheduled for November 20 and an opening planned by June. Franchisee Kyle Henning, a Tea resident who started at Culver's at 15, said the new restaurant will use the latest design and boost local traffic. SiouxFalls.Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Harrisburg School District launched the Angel Fund to ensure every student, including those at Liberty Elementary, gets a nutritious meal. The initiative partners with Hungry Hearts, which will match up to $25,000, and Kravn will donate 10% of sales starting December 8th — helping kids who do not receive free or reduced lunch get a hot meal. KELOLAND
- ➤ Interim dean Klaus Beckmann has led the USD Beacom School of Business since June; he finished reaccreditation through 2030 and is expanding in-person MBA offerings, planning a sales certificate next summer, and adding AI to classes—he is also growing the agribusiness program and connecting with local business leaders. SiouxFalls.Business
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On November 11, residents across South Dakota saw a vivid display of northern lights after a coronal mass ejection from the sun caused a powerful geomagnetic storm—many captured the colorful event on camera. Argus Leader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls saw a few inches of snow this past weekend, and city workers ask residents to clear driveways, sidewalks, and areas near fire hydrants within 48 hours to help plowing run smoothly—officials also remind everyone to keep space heaters at safe distances and never leave cars running unattended to lower theft risks. KELOLAND
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Avera@Home, a division of Avera Health, expanded its home care services to over 75 counties by offering home health, hospice and home medical equipment to help patients recover safely at home—Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls provides round-the-clock hospice care for those needing extra support. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ In Sioux Falls, J&L Harley Davidson finished third in Harley-Davidson’s national 'Let's Ride for Heroes' challenge (with customers riding over 800,000 miles). Data shows South Dakota ranked third nationwide for motorcycle safety with a fatality rate of 19.34 deaths per 100k registered bikes. KXRB
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Gobble Wobble 10k
9-11 a.m. — Sertoma Park — Entry fee required — Kick off your Thanksgiving with a scenic 10K run in Sioux Falls.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Holiday for Fiddlers Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $57.73 — Enjoy a festive concert featuring top South Dakota fiddlers and their unique instrumental harmonies.
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