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Sioux Falls
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Bear Ski Valley will open its ski runs and Kirby Family Tubing Park next week after a brief closure for snowmaking and lift repairs. New Year’s Eve will feature late-night skiing and tubing + a midnight fireworks show, with extended hours from Dec. 20 through Jan. 4. KXRB
- ➤ South Dakota law requires pet remains to be burned, buried to a depth of four feet, composted or rendered within 36 hours, and it is illegal to throw a dead pet in the garbage. Local vets, the Humane Society, or Animal Control (605-367-7000) can help families with proper pet handling. KXRB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nature's Way Juice Bar on South Louise Avenue will close Tuesday, Dec. 23 after nearly ten years of serving fresh juices & smoothies in Sioux Falls. Residents will need to find new spots for their daily healthy drink. KXRB
- ➤ Art Moms moved to a new spot at 3101 W. 41st St. in the Park Place mall and now offers extended holiday hours with five new makers joining after Plato's Closet expanded into their former site — a shift driven by rising demand for seasonal items. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Sports footwear retailer Vans opened at The Empire Mall yesterday in the JCPenney wing where Go Calendar once operated. The store sells footwear, apparel and accessories and features the new KPop Demon Hunters collaboration that attracted shoppers. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls is using sound cannons near its Regional Airport, Fairgrounds, Elmwood Golf Course, and Household Hazardous Waste Facility to move winter geese away from aircraft flight paths. The devices will operate only during the day to keep skies safe for holiday travel. KXRB
- ➤ Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, drivers near the intersection of West 41st Street and South Louise Avenue should expect intermittent lane closures as Utility Mapping Services surveys the area, with work set to finish by the end of day Wednesday, Dec. 17. City of Sioux Falls
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Temptations & Tempranillo
6-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — $ — Embark on a bold flavor journey as Chef Bryan pairs innovative dishes with rich Tempranillo wines.
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Matthew Mayer Concert
7-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater Center — $77.59 — Enjoy an intimate evening of solo piano music and storytelling from South Dakota's own Billboard charting artist Matthew Mayer.
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Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
6:30-7:45 p.m. — The Social — Tickets required — Experience the iconic music of Queen and ABBA illuminated by candlelight in an enchanting atmosphere.
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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Dec 23-27 — 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, SD — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magical musical that brings the Grinch's heartwarming story to life with beloved songs and vibrant sets.
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Feast of the Seven Fishes
5-9 p.m. — Harvester Kitchen by Bryan — Cost varies — Celebrate the Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition with a memorable feast of seafood delicacies.
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Winter Blitz Flag Football Tournament
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Sanford Sports Complex — $225 per team — Enjoy a fun and competitive environment for young athletes in grades 1-8.
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Rip City Remix: Sioux Falls Skyforce Game
2-4:30 p.m. — Sanford Pentagon — Tickets available — Catch the local Sioux Falls Skyforce in action during an exciting basketball game.
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