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Hey hey Sioux Falls! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a judge's ruling could reshape Smithfield's massive Sioux Falls project
  • What changes are coming to downtown Sioux Falls parking meters?
  • Deputy shot on Sioux Falls' South Keyrell Drive: what we know now

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Warm; breezy in the morning, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Smithfield: The full story, from announcement to court ruling (sdnewswatch.org) — A $1.3 billion move of Smithfield's pork plant from downtown Sioux Falls to Foundation Park is moving ahead, but a judge has sent the city-approved conditional use permit back for more work. That ruling could change how close parts of the new facility can sit to nearby homes and may alter infrastructure plans, while leaders also begin planning redevelopment of the current riverfront site.
   

2. Passing the badge Is the Bengs' ad fair? Parking meter metrics Legislator troubles (thedakotascout.com) — A long-serving Minnehaha County sheriff is handing leadership to Sheriff-elect Josh Phillips, while local hosts also dig into a lawmaker's DUI charge, a disputed campaign ad, and upcoming changes to the downtown Sioux Falls parking system. If you park, work, or go out downtown, those parking updates could directly affect your daily routine and costs.
   

3. Sheriff's Deputy in 'critical condition' after being shot Friday in Sioux Falls (kcau9.com) — A Minnehaha County Sheriff's deputy is in critical condition after being shot Friday night while responding to a call on South Keyrell Drive in Sioux Falls. Authorities say a 39-year-old suspect, also wounded, now faces multiple attempted murder and aggravated assault charges, while state investigators review the fifth officer-involved shooting in South Dakota this year.
   

4. UJ Women's Volleyball Drops USF (newsdakota.com) — University of Sioux Falls volleyball fans saw a tough home loss as Jamestown swept the Cougars 3–0 at the Stewart Center in Sioux Falls. After a competitive first and third set, USF couldn't slow Jamestown's serving and balanced attack, dropping to 6–13 overall while the Jimmies strengthened their NSIC standing heading into next week's matches.
   

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  • We're so excited!!!
    The last couple years we had a volunteer making our holiday porch pots to help raise money. It's always been a quick selling item and helps the… (Nextdoor W Mills St)
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    It's long. I am on a quarter acre and would like somebody to mow my grass ASAP. (Nextdoor Bakker Park)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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