🌱 Patch AM: What led to an armed arrest at a Sioux Falls apartment?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to an armed arrest at a Sioux Falls apartment?
• How Sioux Falls’ bishop says to find peace amid holiday chaos
• How Sioux Falls FFA students will benefit from new shared jackets

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 43, low: 31.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Armed man removed from Sioux Falls apartment after making threats, police say (siouxfallslive.com) — Police arrested a man at a Sioux Falls apartment complex near Eighth Street and Cleveland Avenue after he allegedly pointed a handgun at people during an argument and made death threats. Officers removed people from the unit, found the firearm nearby, and jailed the suspect on aggravated assault and firearm charges, with a separate earlier case also pending in Minnehaha County.
   

2. Bishop DeGrood of Sioux Falls shares Christmas message (keloland.com) — Sioux Falls Bishop Donald DeGrood is encouraging residents to slow down, acknowledge holiday stress, and look for hope and inner peace this Christmas. He urges people to invite faith into their struggles and offers televised airings of Christmas at the Cathedral from the Cathedral of Saint Joseph for those celebrating at home.
   

3. South Dakota FFA Foundation provides FFA Jackets for Frederick, Highmore-Harrold, Miller, seven other chapters (drgnews.com) — Sioux Falls CTE Academy is among ten South Dakota FFA chapters receiving sets of ten shared jackets, funded through Giving Tuesday donations and a matching grant. The program aims to ensure students from all income levels can participate fully in FFA events, building leadership skills and encouraging deeper involvement in agricultural education across the state.
   

4. Ice Fishing picking up in South Dakota during the holidays (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls-area anglers are being reminded to double-check ice thickness and safety gear before heading out during the busy holiday ice-fishing season. A state Game, Fish and Parks expert shares specific guidance on picks, ropes, spud bars, and safe ice depths for walking, ATVs, and vehicles so residents can enjoy South Dakota’s winter traditions more safely.
   

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Wednesday December 24

• Toddler Storytime
  Ronning Branch - Story Room
  9:05 am
• How The Grinch Stole Christmas - The Musical
  Washington Pavilion , 301 S Main Ave , Sioux Falls
  1:00 pm
• Feast of the Seven Fishes
  Harvester Kitchen by Bryan , 196 E 6th St Unit 101 , Sioux Falls
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  Harvester Kitchen by Bryan , 196 E 6th St Unit 101 , Sioux Falls
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Friday December 26

• Date Night Comedy Tour
  Washington Pavilion · Sioux Falls , SD , Anderson
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• 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

Monday December 29

• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Enjoy your Hobbies and Try New Ones during National Hobby Month —Beth Richman Read on Patch

• Thank you to everyone that has looked for our letter S.
  It has been found and is back in it's place. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. (Nextdoor Frank Olson Park)
• Anyone missing a black and white fluffy cat ?
  Seen off of n fourth and benson ran twords fedex from the bike trail (Nextdoor Dakota Ridge)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
• Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Janitorial Maintenance in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux Falls here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I got tired of the hole business.
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