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Spotted on the Sioux Falls calendar: How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
Good morning Sioux Falls! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How often do Sioux Falls police bodycam videos actually get released?
- How Sioux Falls police say social media led to a rape arrest
- Why Sioux Falls shoppers are suddenly crowding the lottery line
Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA and 3 more events.
Find out what's happening in Sioux Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Sioux Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 36 and low of 14 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 39, low: 30.
- Monday: Some sunshine, with a high of 48 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. With discretion left to agencies, police video releases rare in South Dakota (siouxfallslive.com) — Sioux Falls residents are part of a statewide debate over how rarely police body and dash camera videos are released to the public, even in shootings involving local officers. This report explains how South Dakota’s open records law leaves release decisions to agencies, highlights a Sioux Falls shooting where only still images were shared, and contrasts that with a few higher-profile exceptions. 
2. 18-year-old charged with rape of 11-year-old in Sioux Falls (siouxfallslive.com) — Sioux Falls police arrested an 18-year-old man after investigators say he used social media to contact an 11-year-old girl and that sexual activity occurred at his home. Officers took him into custody near West Innovation Street and North Career Avenue on multiple preliminary felony charges, including first-degree rape and kidnapping, plus an existing Lincoln County warrant.
3. Holiday shopping for Powerball tickets (keloland.com) — Sioux Falls shoppers are packing local stores and ticket counters as a $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot turns routine holiday errands into dreams of overnight wealth. From Lewis on Minnesota Avenue to special trips just for tickets, residents are mixing Christmas shopping with lottery hopes. Store staff expect even bigger crowds leading up to Saturday night’s drawing.
4. Longtime journalist, KELOLAND News Director retires (keloland.com) — A familiar face behind the scenes at KELOLAND News in Sioux Falls is stepping away after nearly 30 years. News Director Beth Jensen, who started as a reporter in 1996 and helped guide the station through major digital changes, has retired, leaving colleagues praising her leadership and legacy in the local newsroom.
5. Bethany Home resident enjoys a dream day with culinary arts (dakotanewsnow.com) — A Bethany Home resident in Sioux Falls got a rare day out to indulge her love of culinary arts through the facility’s “Living the Dream” program. Staff and family joined her for art at the Washington Pavilion and a special meal at Maribella Ristorante, turning a simple wish into a meaningful shared celebration.
📸 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: Queen vs. ABBA
The Social , 301 S Thompson Ave , Sioux Falls
6:30 pm - 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
- Bendy Beer with Wildflower Yoga — Severance Brewing Company
Severance Brewing Company , 701 N Phillips Ave Suite 110 , Sioux Falls
9:00 am - The Atrium Makers Market
Serendipity Studio Gallery & Gifts , 230 S Phillips Ave 2nd floor , Sioux Falls
10:00 am - 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
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lolita, my chocolate and tan foster puppy (who is available for adoption through DakotaDachshundRescue), loves my senior dog, Petunia.
Petunia is my foster fail whom I adopted when she was 12 years old. We've been on so many adventures together over the last 4 years. I also … (Nextdoor Augustana) - We found these dogs in our yard.
We have them in our heated garage. Please call if they belong to you. 605-360/9677, (Nextdoor Bradfield Park Estates)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Customer Service Lead - Part Time in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
- Cinemark USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Theatre Team Member in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux Falls here.
Ok Sioux Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
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