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Sioux Falls
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Sioux Falls. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls stores are closing early today for Christmas Eve and will be closed tomorrow for Christmas. Shoppers should check hours since big retailers (Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club) and local outlets have different closing times, with many stopping service by 5 p.m. KXRB
- ➤ The new downtown grocery store opened earlier this month at Cherapa Place and is drawing a strong lunch crowd with healthy food options and grab-and-go meals while offering free covered parking on East Sixth Street. Residents can plan holiday meals and a healthier start in 2026 with Pomegranate Market. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Arin Gonseth is overhauling MarketBeat’s finance, HR and operations systems to support future growth, building a stronger foundation for the company. She also leads local groups (Leadership Sioux Falls and Startup Sioux Falls) that empower community progress. SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Randy Knecht will retire from his role as CEO of Journey Group at the end of this year after 31 years of service, a career marked by large projects such as the Avera Prairie Center and Jefferson High School. Brian Gramm will assume the role on Jan. 1. SiouxFalls.Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation is hosting an informational meeting on Jan. 14 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Falls Overlook Cafe to share plans for the park's development over the next 30 to 50 years — a short presentation is set for 5:15 p.m. and displays will be available. City of Sioux Falls
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 5,500 sqft house on almost 2 acres sold for $1.4M, topping weekly residential sales in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties. The rural development northwest of Lake Alvin featured a two-story home built in 2020 with five bedrooms, bathrooms, and a five-stall garage (property transfer records provided the details). SiouxFalls.Business
- ➤ Realtor Amy Hix returned from Los Angeles to build her life & business in Sioux Falls and earned a 4 Under 40 award from the Realtor Association of the Sioux Empire. She values community involvement and supports local families through Realtors for Kids. SiouxFalls.Business
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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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Mitchell vs. Roosevelt JV Basketball Game
4:00-5:15 p.m. — Roosevelt High School — Free entry — Catch the Roosevelt JV basketball team as they take on Mitchell in a home non-conference matchup.
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