Good Day
Sioux Falls
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ World War II and Korean War veteran Doug Starr celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday and said his simple secret is just breathing since the 1960s—he has enjoyed parties nearly every other day of his life. The Sioux Falls American Legion will host a Family Social on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance where people are asked to bring a birthday card for him. KELOLAND
- ➤ Homeowners at a residence near 33rd Street and Western Avenue turned their front yard, famous for its 12-foot skeleton called Skelly Bob (inspired by online trends), into a community food pantry by adding plastic totes for neighborly donations. They stocked the pantry with a Costco run and will continue the effort through November (which includes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week) to help those in need. SiouxFalls.Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Olympic Curling Trials ended Sunday at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center with a final men’s match at 6 p.m. between Team Shuster and Team Casper, while Team Peterson won the women’s title on Saturday and will represent the U.S. at the Olympic qualifying event in Canada next month — Team Dwyer/Emt also clinched the wheelchair mixed doubles title after defeating Team Ricker/Samsa. KELOLAND
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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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Tonic Sol-Fa Holiday Farewell Concert
Evening show — Mary W. Sommervold Hall — $52.87 – $124.49 — Experience Tonic Sol-fa's final holiday performance alongside Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience in a night of memorable music and nostalgia.
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