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Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'I would not be here today': Remembering Rolly Samp (keloland.com) — A longtime Sioux Falls attorney and political aide, Rolly Samp, has died at 82, with his funeral set for Tuesday morning at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Friends and family recall his decades of public service, free legal help at Faith Temple's food giveaway, and his role in life-changing moments for people he mentored and supported.
2. Coo volleyball split day two of USF Classic (keloland.com) — USF volleyball is hosting the USF Classic in Sioux Falls, where the Cougars swept Black Hills State but narrowly fell to sixth-ranked Washburn in four tight sets. The team, now 4-3, plays both Black Hills State and Washburn again tomorrow in the Sioux Falls Volleyball Classic, giving local fans multiple chances this weekend to catch high-level college volleyball at the Stewart Center.
3. Child's voice animates hospital elevator rides (sanfordhealth.org) — At Sanford Children's Hospital in Sioux Falls, an eight-year-old patient's recorded voice now greets riders in the Castle's elevators, helping kids feel calmer during visits. Staff and families say touches like playful hallways, special rooms, and child-centered features make care feel more welcoming and keep high-quality pediatric treatment close to home for Sioux Falls families.
4. South Dakota's General Election Debate Season Set To Begin At State Fair (yankton.net) — Sioux Falls residents will see key statewide debates come to town soon, including a Sept. 28 governor's debate and U.S. Senate and House debates at the SDPB studio. As candidates spar over issues like healthcare and costs, voters should also note that advance voting for the Nov. 3 general election starts Sept. 18, with voter registration closing Oct. 19.
5. Connect Me Tutoring: Where learning doesn't have limits (dakotanewsnow.com) — Families in Sioux Falls can tap into a free online tutoring option called Connect Me, which offers one-on-one Zoom sessions for K–8 students in all core subjects. Started during the pandemic and now serving thousands nationwide, the student-led nonprofit emphasizes safety screenings for tutors and aims to give kids high-quality academic help regardless of income or location, with sign-up taking just minutes.
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