🌱 Patch AM: What’s planned for the all-day Festival of Books downtown?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for the all-day Festival of Books downtown?
• How new collaborations could reshape Sioux Falls schools and nonprofits
• How big will this year's Sanford International feel in Sioux Falls?

Also on today's calendar: Midwest Gold and Silver Show and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with sun and clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 57 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jeffrey Rosen to Headline 2026 South Dakota Festival of Books in Sioux Falls (mykxlg.com) — Downtown Sioux Falls will host the free South Dakota Festival of Books on Saturday, October 3, centered at the Holiday Inn City Centre with events at Siouxland Libraries and the Coliseum. Residents can enjoy author talks, workshops, children's programming, and book signings featuring writers from South Dakota and across the country, plus resources for aspiring and established authors.
   

2. Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation broadens approach to engage around key issues (siouxfalls.business) — New collaborations led by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation are directly shaping services in Sioux Falls schools and nonprofits, from on-site mental health therapists in five district schools to early literacy work through Ready Together Sioux Falls. For local families, educators, and donors, these efforts aim to better connect existing resources, close service gaps, and strengthen nonprofits so support reaches kids and families more effectively.
   

3. Bigger and better every year: The Sanford International is set to start this week (dakotanewsnow.com) — Sioux Falls golf fans can catch the Sanford International starting this Thursday, with a stronger field than ever for the tournament's ninth year. Organizers and longtime participants say it's grown into a major community event, drawing bigger crowds and better competition through the weekend's rounds.
   

4. Catch the color and character of S.D. by using Hwy 44 instead of I-90 — The South Dakota Standard (sdstandardnow.com) — If you're tired of the same old I-90 drive between Sioux Falls and Rapid City, this piece suggests taking Highway 44 instead for more character and scenery. Starting from Sioux Falls, it outlines a slower but richer route through small towns, river crossings, and Badlands landscapes, offering locals a fresh way to explore their own state on the next westbound trip.
   

5. Best States for Veterans: South Dakota Guide (gijobs.com) — If you live in Sioux Falls or are considering moving here after military service, this in-depth guide explains why the city anchors South Dakota's largest civilian job market, especially in healthcare and financial services. It walks through jobs, housing costs, taxes, VA care in Sioux Falls, and state benefits for veterans, helping you weigh whether to build your post-service career and education in the area.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Sioux Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• The Power of Being Seen - A Panel Conversation on Representation →
  Convolo, 434 East 8th Street, Sioux Falls

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• Picture Day
  John Harris Elementary
  8:00 am
Thursday September 10
• 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
Friday September 11
• All Pro Dad
  John Harris Elementary Gym 106
  7:15 am
• Picture Day
  Robert Frost Elementary
  8:00 am
Saturday September 12
• Midwest Gold and Silver Show →
  Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 North West Ave., Sioux Falls
• Women's Wellness Summit →
  5500 Active Gen Place, Sioux Falls
• Center for Disabilities 2026 Run, Walk and Roll →
  Elmwood Park, 1401 N Kiwanis Avenue, Sioux Falls
  8:00 am
Monday September 14
• CAVCON and Veteran Assistance Expo →
  Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 West Ave, Sioux Falls
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Garage sale today!
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• Our dogs escaped out of the fenced yard yesterday.
  The black dog was found and is home safe, but we are still looking for the white one. He was last seen near E 17th St and Cleveland Ave. Please if… (Nextdoor E 3rd St/N Dubuque Ave)

• Cennox, Inc. posted a job opening for Bank Equipment Technician in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
• City of Sioux Falls South Dakota posted a job opening for Part Time Fire & Life Safety Educator Assistant in Sioux Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sioux Falls here.

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