Good morning, Sioux Falls.

During Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, The Banquet has partnered with Lewis Drug to offer hygiene kits for $9.99 that include shampoo, toothpaste, and deodorant—these kits will be distributed with meals at The Banquet locations before Christmas to help those facing rising costs.

The Sioux Falls Winter Farmers Market opened last weekend indoors at Mosaic Events Building on North Main Avenue, where 18 vendors offered fresh produce, baked goods, and locally made treats.

The market will run nearly every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.—helping maintain the summer market spirit during the chilly months.

Sioux Falls schools and local organizations are hosting a series of holiday events where students, staff and community members can give back through blanket drives, food and clothing donations, and service projects — these efforts support families, veterans and those facing hardships. Many events, such as Project Warm-Up and Teacher Tuesdays, will continue through December to help those in need.

Sioux Falls agencies mark National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week by informing the public about available help and sharing updated statistics from shelters like Bishop Dudley Hospitality House and Union Gospel Mission.

Leaders reported that over 3,400 individuals, including hundreds of children, have been identified as homeless this year — and a memorial walk along the Big Sioux River honored those who have been lost.

At Startup Sioux Falls Bootcamp, local entrepreneur Stephanie Peterson from Fruit of the Coop and web designer Ben Forred formed an unexpected business alliance—Peterson will upgrade her farm’s website while Forred gains a new client.

The bootcamp will run Jan. 10-11.

Arctic Winter Management — led by owner Dan Pyle — is finishing oil changes and maintenance on its snow removal equipment to prepare for heavier snowfall expected in mid-December.

Last year’s snowfall was light and inconsistent, so the crew hopes for a better season and stands ready when the snow begins to fall.

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Potsdam Ave in Sioux Falls offers a year-round showroom for visitors to plan, design and dream about outdoor living upgrades—DIY projects or contractor work, while its Harrisburg and Tea locations close soon for the season.

Lawrence West, owner of Watecha Bowl, served Indian tacos, bison chislic, wild rice and wojapi at the Timberwolves game on Monday at 7 p.m. at Target Center in Minneapolis after receiving an invitation for Native American Heritage Night from the Red Lake Tribe and the Timberwolves.

Weird Al Yankovic will perform in Rapid City on June 24 and in Sioux Falls on June 30 as part of his Bigger and Weirder tour—tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 a.m.

Families visited the new Space Explorers Mission Infinity exhibit at the Washington Pavilion, where interactive rocket launches and an alien-making activity allowed kids to experience walking in space as the exhibit opened Saturday, November 15.

Zebra mussels were found in Sheridan Reservoir, making it the second Black Hills waterbody with the invasive species — testing by GFP and federal partners identified two mussels at separate sites during over 1,600 inspections in 2025.

Boaters are urged to pull plugs, drain water and dry equipment to help prevent spreading the mussels.

Sanford Health announced today that it will build a new hospital in Rapid City on a 110-acre site after receiving a $300M gift from philanthropist Denny Sanford — the 480,000-square-foot campus will offer an initial 168 inpatient beds with plans to expand to 336 beds.

Construction will begin in 2027 and be finished in 2030, with a ceremonial groundbreaking held today.

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic curling trials wrapped up in Sioux Falls after nearly a week of events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center—curlers and fans enjoyed the sport and officials said the event may help bring more major sports to the city.

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.

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.

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.