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In today's newsletter:

• Which local students made Southeast Tech’s prestigious President’s List?
• Why Sioux Falls legend Kim Nelson just couldn’t stay retired
• What big Broadway favorite is coming next to Washington Pavilion?

Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A little snow in the morning, with a high of 26 and low of 4 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Monday: Cold with blowing snow, temps: high: 15, low: 8.
• Tuesday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Area students named to President's List at Southeast Technical College (dellsjournal.com) — Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls has announced its President’s List for the fall 2025 semester, honoring degree-seeking students who earned at least a 3.5 GPA. While full details are behind a paywall, area students, including those from Dell Rapids, are among those recognized for their academic achievement.
   

• Happy Hour 'Sweet 16 of '25': Coaching legend Kim Nelson and Disabled American Veteran of the Year Kim Hubers (siouxfallslive.com) — Longtime Sioux Falls football coach Kim Nelson is back on the sidelines, now leading the offense at Sioux Falls Christian after decades at Roosevelt and other South Dakota programs. The story also spotlights Dell Rapids veteran Kim Hubers, honored nationally as Disabled American Veteran of the Year and using her own service and injuries to support fellow veterans.
   

• 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas!' wraps at Washington Pavilion (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls theatergoers packed the Washington Pavilion this past week for the touring musical “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”, which staff say exceeded expectations and created lasting memories. The venue is already looking ahead, with the Broadway musical “Mrs. Doubtfire” scheduled to open there on January 30.
   

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Monday December 29

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  Tea Area High School Main Gym
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  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

Wednesday December 31

• Toddler Storytime
  Ronning Branch - Story Room
  9:05 am

Thursday January 1

• Basketball: B/C
  Canton High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: G/JV
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• Basketball: B/JV
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💬 Chatter

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• A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Legals & Public Notices: December 26, 2025 (thedakotascout.com)

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• Canton reverses course, approves filling vacant police officer position (siouxfallslive.com)

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