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Morning Sioux Falls! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Sioux Falls news outlets should you trust and follow today?
- How Minnehaha's diversion program is changing lives for Sioux Falls defendants
- How you can join Sioux Falls' upcoming suicide prevention walk.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 57.
- Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Guide: South Dakota news and information (sdnewswatch.org subscription) — Sioux Falls readers get a handy rundown of local news options, from the Argus Leader and Dakota Scout to TV stations like KELO, Dakota News Now, and KSFL, plus digital outlets such as Sioux Falls Simplified and SiouxFalls.Business. The statewide guide helps you sort credible sources across South Dakota and suggests where to find trustworthy coverage in your own backyard. 
2. 'It Works If You Want It': People Charged With Crimes Find Hope In County Diversion Programs (yankton.net) — Residents in and around Sioux Falls are seeing real second chances through Minnehaha County's adult diversion program, which lets some first-time offenders avoid convictions by completing treatment and accountability plans. The story follows a Sioux Falls woman's recovery, explains how diversion works in Minnehaha and other counties, and outlines a push for possible statewide funding that could expand options for local defendants.
3. Three South Dakota communities hosting 'Out of the Darkness' walks for suicide prevention (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls residents will soon have a chance to join an Out of the Darkness Community Walk focused on suicide prevention, support, and awareness. The local event, part of a statewide effort also in Aberdeen and Belle Fourche, raises funds for research, education, and survivor support while highlighting how many families are affected and encouraging neighbors to stand together.
4. Madelyn White comes through to help Augie win their first home game (dakotanewsnow.com) — Augustana's women's soccer team secured a 1-0 home win in Sioux Falls, thanks to a first-half goal from Madelyn White and a shutout by goalkeeper Linnea Larson. Local fans can catch the Vikings again when they host Minnesota Crookston at Morstad Field on Friday, September 11, at 4 p.m.
📸 Around Sioux Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 North West Ave., Sioux Falls
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- Volleyball Team Meals
Sioux Falls Jefferson High School E Wing E201 - Learning Lounge
3:00 pm - Picture Day
John Harris Elementary
8:00 am - Volleyball Team Meals
Sioux Falls Jefferson High School E Wing E201 - Learning Lounge
3:00 pm - PTA Pizza Picnic
Harvey Dunn Elementary
5:45 pm - All Pro Dad
John Harris Elementary Gym 106
7:15 am - Picture Day
Robert Frost Elementary
8:00 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
📣 Sioux Falls Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Council Meeting
Brandon Valley Area Chamber of Commerce 304 Main Avenue. Brandon, SD 57005
6:00 pm - Girls Cross Country: Canton Invitatioinal (Varsity)
Tea Area School District Hiawatha Golf Club
4:15 pm - Volleyball: Tea Area vs Sioux Falls Roosevelt (Junior Varsity)
Tea Area School District Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School Gym Main
4:30 pm - Volleyball: Tea Area vs Sioux Falls Roosevelt (9A)
Tea Area School District Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School Gym Auxiliary
4:30 pm - Boys Soccer: Tea Area vs Watertown (Junior Varsity)
Tea Area School District ANZA Soccer Complex
5:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A tiny cream colored chihuahua is on S.
Wheatland Ave between W Yale & Chesapeake. He has a blue harness but we can't get close enough to him to see if he has a tag. (Nextdoor SW Sioux Falls) - Missing 2 dachaund dogs.
1 white 1 black. Last seen about 4pm around 17th and Cleveland. East side sioux falls. (Nextdoor North Hilltop)
- Mustang Disaster CleanUp posted a job opening for Cleaning Tech / House Cleaning - Daytime (part-time) Busy Bee Cleaning Service in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
- Sinceri Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper 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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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