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Spotted on the Sioux Falls calendar: How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
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In today's newsletter:
- How a beloved Sioux Falls paramedic is signing off after 39 years
- How Mall of America created a magical weekend for a Sioux Falls girl
- What happens if you drive on a closed South Dakota highway?
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 2 more events.
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- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 48, low: 29.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Paramedic Jeff Kaufman retires after 39 years of service to the area (dakotanewsnow.com) — A longtime paramedic who has spent 24 years serving Sioux Falls residents with Rural Metro Ambulance is retiring after nearly four decades in emergency medical service. Jeff Kaufman, originally from Freeman, South Dakota, was recently honored with the 2025 Star of Life award and says the relationships built with patients, especially seniors, have been the most rewarding part of his career. 
2. Christmas surprise for Sioux Falls girl (keloland.com) — An 8-year-old Sioux Falls girl battling a rare brain cancer got an unforgettable Christmas surprise after a routine hotel stay turned into a magical weekend. Mall of America partners transformed a space into a cozy holiday cottage, complete with gifts, festive characters, and a surprise visit from her cousins who traveled from Virginia to be with her.
3. Highway patrol helps people stay safe on the roads (keloland.com) — From their Sioux Falls base, South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers are stepping up winter preparations to keep drivers safe on icy roads. They’re using specialized training, real-time SD511 updates, electronic signs, and coordinated decisions on closures—plus fines and possible rescue costs—to discourage people from driving on closed highways when storms move through KELOLAND.
4. DUI rollover crash leads to arrest north of Sioux Falls (mitchellrepublic.com) — Emergency crews from Sioux Falls helped respond after an alleged impaired driver rolled a vehicle near Renner, then fled and climbed onto a barn before being arrested. The driver was taken to a Sioux Falls hospital for evaluation and now faces DUI and related charges in Minnehaha County.
5. South Dakota Congressmen share excitement for defense policy bill (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls readers will see big defense investments headed to South Dakota, including hundreds of millions of dollars for Ellsworth Air Force Base and a National Guard facility in Watertown. The newly signed federal defense bill also boosts pay for service members and opens more opportunities for South Dakota universities to partner with the Department of Defense on secure research projects.
📸 Around Sioux Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sioux Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Washington Pavilion, 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
- Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Social 301 South Thompson Avenue Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103
8:45 pm - Chorus: Middle School Music Tour (HS Choir Ensemble)
Patrick Henry Middle School Auditorium
7:00 am - Baby Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am - Toddler Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
Wednesday December 24
📣 Sioux Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sports Card Show — EMERALD PINES BARN
Emerald Pines Barn , 7621 Maple St , Sioux Falls
11:00 am - Feast of the Seven Fishes at Harvester Kitchen
Harvester Kitchen by Bryan , 196 E 6th St Unit 101 , Sioux Falls
5:00 pm - Baby Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am - PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Sioux Falls, SD
Regus - Sioux Falls - CNA Building , CNA Building , 101 S Reid St Suite 307 , Sioux Falls
9:00 am - Young Adult Group: Tell Me Your Thoughts — tre Ministries
tre Ministries , 900 W 11th St , Sioux Falls
6:00 pm - Toddler Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am - Movie Night at tre! — tre Ministries
tre Ministries , 900 W 11th St , Sioux Falls
6:00 pm
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Rico And Luna, a dog who went missing in Sioux Falls, SD, has been safely reunited with their family after 45 minutes. Message from Owner: "Ran off… (Nextdoor Mark Twain) - LOST: KEYFOB.....
By chance has anyone seen a Chevy Silverado Truck key fob like image below. I think I may have dropped it on my walk this morning! Its the only one… (Nextdoor Heather Ridge)
- MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Activities Assistant Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
- Performance Food Group posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Production Lead in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux Falls here.
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