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Also check out Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show on the Sioux Falls Patch calendar
Good morning Sioux Falls! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Think your Sioux Falls-area property taxes exploded? Share your bill and story.
- How worried should Sioux Falls families be about flu right now?
- Can the Stampede keep their Western Conference lead against Fargo tonight?
Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Sioux Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 48 and low of 23 degrees.
- Sunday: A little snow in the morning, temps: high: 27, low: 4. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 19 and low of 11 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Are your property taxes too high? (siouxfallslive.com) — If you own a home in Minnehaha or Lincoln counties and think your property taxes are too high, a Sioux Falls Live editor wants to hear from you. The project focuses on fast-rising valuations in the Sioux Falls metro area and how recent legislative caps and upcoming proposals may be affecting local homeowners’ tax bills from 2021 through 2025. 
Find out what's happening in Sioux Fallsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
2. Checking up on South Dakota's flu season (keloland.com) — Flu cases are rising across South Dakota, and a Sanford pediatric infectious disease specialist at the main Sioux Falls campus urges residents to get their flu shot now. She and other experts say the vaccine can significantly lessen symptoms and recommend staying home from gatherings if you’re sick or recently recovering, to avoid spreading flu into New Year’s celebrations.
3. Stampede face Western Conference showdown against Fargo (dakotanewsnow.com) — Hockey fans in Sioux Falls can catch a major Western Conference showdown Saturday night as the Stampede host rival Fargo at the Denny Sanford Premier Center on Star Wars night. Sioux Falls currently leads the conference by five points, leaning on a high-scoring offense and a young roster that coaches say is steadily improving.
4. The one issue South Dakota towns agree is holding them back (siouxfallslive.com) — Sioux Falls gets a nod as a regional hub while rural communities swap ideas on how to tackle South Dakota’s biggest economic roadblock: a shortage of quality housing. Local leaders shared strategies like hotel taxes and vacant-building ordinances that are already revitalizing downtowns, with a statewide reporting project set to continue highlighting solutions into 2026 and beyond.
5. ICE's year in SD, from small towns to Operation: Prairie Thunder (kotatv.com) — Sioux Falls has been a focal point of Operation: Prairie Thunder, with most ICE detainer requests going to local jails and a Latino festival canceled over safety concerns. The story details how new 287(g) agreements, traffic stops and drug enforcement are driving arrests statewide, while many Hispanic residents report feeling less safe traveling to or gathering in Sioux Falls.
📸 Around Sioux Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sioux Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Greater Sioux Falls Outdoor Show
W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls
9:30 am
Friday January 16
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Other local events
- Baby Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am - Toddler Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
📣 Sioux Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Faith Fest 2026
2112 S Grange Ave · Sioux Falls , SD , Anderson
4:00 pm - DISCO FEVER NIGHT
The Social · Sioux Falls , SD , Anderson
7:00 pm - Baby 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 - Girls Basketball: Brandon Valley vs Tea Area (Junior Varsity)
Tea Area High School Main Gym
4:00 pm - Girls Basketball: Brandon Valley vs Tea Area (Sophomore)
Tea Area High School Main Gym
5:30 pm - Girls Basketball: Brandon Valley vs Tea Area (Varsity)
Tea Area High School Main Gym
7:00 pm - Toddler Storytime
Ronning Branch - Story Room
9:05 am - Basketball: B/C
Canton High School
4:00 pm
Saturday December 27
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
Thursday January 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
I hope everyone is safe, loved, and excited for the New Year! (Nextdoor Hill Top) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
Milo was LOST on December 19, 2025 in Sioux Falls, SD 57104 near Benson and Rice Street Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Emerson)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Merchandise and Stocking Associate in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
- Avera Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper | PRN 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!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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