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Coffee in hand, Sioux Falls? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How are Sioux Falls grads really doing after high school?
  • Sioux Falls' new tiny home village for veterans is finally ready
  • What would a $105 million school bond mean for Sioux Falls?

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Sioux Falls public high school grads show strong college return rate (siouxfallslive.com) — Sioux Falls public high school graduates are heading to college and returning for their second year at strong rates, even as immediate college enrollment trails the national average. Local data show most grads stay in South Dakota, especially at USD, SDSU, Southeast Tech, Augustana, and the University of Sioux Falls, while the district shifts how it measures career readiness as state standards change.
   

2. Veterans Community Project completed after years of construction (dakotanewsnow.com) — A new two-acre Veterans Community Project village in northwest Sioux Falls is now complete, offering 25 fully furnished tiny homes at no cost to help local veterans regain stability. Organizers say the effort is deeply personal for volunteers and are still seeking community members to help maintain the village and support upcoming events for residents.
   

3. Sioux Falls School District bond proposal (keloland.com) — Sioux Falls School District leaders are preparing a potential $105 million bond request that could replace Whittier Middle School and build a new west-side elementary to handle growth. Officials stress that community feedback will shape the final plan, emphasizing that updated facilities are key to maintaining strong public education for Sioux Falls families and students.
   

4. Building Latina leaders in South Dakota (keloland.com) — In Sioux Falls, local Latina leaders are building a supportive program that helps young Hispanic women gain confidence, mentorship, and a sense of belonging. Created through the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Latina Leadership Program connects women who grew up here and recent arrivals, giving them tools, role models, and Spanish-language resources to pursue education, careers, and the American dream.
   

5. Someone You Should Know: Making her dream come true (dakotanewsnow.com) — A longtime Fryn' Pan waitress in Sioux Falls is celebrating a personal milestone as her self-illustrated children's book, "Baxter's Search for Fun," finally gets published after years on the shelf. Her story blends decades of serving local regulars with a creative journey through grief, persistence, and the belief that big dreams can still come true.
   

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  • I'm loving the customer service in the local shops on 41st.
    Coming from the big city, it's refreshing to get great costumer service. (Nextdoor SW Sioux Falls)
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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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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