Good Day
Sioux Falls
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, The Banquet in Sioux Falls will receive 70 turkeys from the National Wild Turkey Federation to help those relying on federal assistance. The turkeys will be offered at its Downtown location (900 East 8th Street) and Westside location (710 North Marion Road) during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. KXRB
- ➤ The St. Francis House invites community members to join the 'Walk A Mile In My Shoes' event this Saturday, November 22, with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. Participants will meet at the memorial by the Big Sioux River—they should bring a filled backpack with 15 pounds of donated food and winter supplies to support those facing homelessness. KXRB
- ➤ Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Sioux Falls began on Tuesday and will continue through Saturday — several local agencies joined forces to share resources and raise awareness about basic needs. Groups like Feeding South Dakota, Falls Community Health and Bread Break worked together to help residents in need. KELOLAND
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alex Haverly, the treasury management team leader at The First National Bank, was featured this week for helping local businesses solve money problems and for his community work. He grew up in Sioux Falls and values the city's growth and support (he also mentors youth to help prevent suicide). SiouxFalls.Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Over 3,500 8th graders gathered at Junior Achievement Inspire 2025 to explore more than 100 career paths — including booths from Sanford Health and KELOLAND Media Group that explained careers in health and meteorology. The event helped students like Leighton Schlekeway learn about options ranging from veterinary work to teaching. KELOLAND
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 18, David Brown became market president of Frontier Bank in Sioux Falls—bringing 36 years of banking experience from Heritage Bank and Home Federal Bank—and will oversee operations at the downtown branch at 101 S. Phillips Ave. and the long-standing branch at 3501 W. 57th St., aiming to strengthen client relationships and expand the bank's local presence. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michael Nieman, a CPA from Renner, was fined $1,000 — and ordered a public reprimand by the South Dakota Board of Accountancy after he was found 11.6 hours short of the required continuing education during the three-year period when he missed the teleconference hearing on Tuesday due to travel. His expired license means he will face extra restrictions if he seeks renewal in the future. KELOLAND
- ➤ Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, November 21, the furthest left southbound lane of South Main Avenue will be closed for 200 feet south of 11th Street—crane work by Northwest Corporations will continue until the end of the day. Pedestrians will use the west sidewalk for detours—drivers are urged to slow down near the work zone. City of Sioux Falls
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Karen Meyer of Brandon completed Keg Chicken's Yard Bird Challenge in Sioux Falls by eating 16 pieces of chicken, a pound of fries, and two sides in 21 minutes — earning a t-shirt, a photo with the Champion Belt, and a spot on the Wall of Fame. She proved that the challenge, which few dare to try, was no match for her appetite on her first visit to Keg Chicken. KXRB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie were seen at the US Olympic Trials for Curling at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, where they appeared in promotional videos for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games—adding a surprising moment for fans at the city's first Team USA Trials event. KXRB
- ➤ The Brandon Valley Lynx defeated Sioux Falls Lincoln 34 to 27 on Saturday to win the Class 11AAA state championship, with Luke Veskrna scoring three touchdowns and running for 260 yards to finish the season with an 11 to 1 record. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls hosted the US Olympic Curling Team Trials at the Denny Sanford Premier Center from November 11th to November 16th. Team Casper won the men's event and will compete in the Olympic Qualifying event in Kelowna while Team Peterson and team Dwyer/Emt won the women's and wheelchair mixed doubles events respectively. KXRB
- ➤ Sioux Falls Christian overcame a 17-0 deficit on Saturday inside the DakotaDome to win the 11A title—finishing a perfect 13-0 season as State Champions with key plays from quarterback Cooper Strande and four different scorers. The Chargers rallied with a late 11-play, 95-yard drive to secure a 28-24 win in a dramatic comeback victory. KXRB
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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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