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Hi there, Sioux Falls! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens if no one bids to run Sioux Falls' Link center?
  • How Sioux Falls keeps the nation's lowest jobless rate—and who's hiring
  • See which Sioux Falls-area homes topped this week's million-dollar sales list

Also on today's calendar: Women's Wellness Summit and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 81, low: 63.
  • Friday: Windy; a strong p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 55 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Avera won't bid to run The Link, but says it could stay if needed (siouxfallslive.com) — Sioux Falls' crisis triage center, The Link, is seeking a new operator as Avera Health declines to bid on the next contract but says it will stay on if no one else steps up. City and county leaders are weighing higher contributions amid a projected funding shortfall, even as the center dramatically reduces jail bookings and emergency room visits for people in crisis.
   

2. Local metro, state keep grip on lowest unemployment rates (siouxfalls.business) — Sioux Falls continues to post one of the nation's lowest unemployment rates at 1.9%, even as the local labor force slightly shrinks. Residents can connect with employers at weekly Stroll Sioux Falls hiring events this month at the One Stop office on South Highline Avenue, featuring companies like Harvard Integrations, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire, and A&B Business Solutions.
   

3. Downtown condo tops sales report at $1.9M (siouxfalls.business) — A downtown Sioux Falls condo in The Bancorp Building at Cherapa Place topped recent residential sales at nearly $1.9 million, leading a list that includes several other million-dollar homes in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties. The weekly roundup highlights where the priciest properties are selling, giving Sioux Falls residents a snapshot of the current high-end housing market.
   

4. The Cost to Compete: what it takes to play volleyball, basketball in SD (keloland.com) — If your Sioux Falls student plays club volleyball or basketball, this story breaks down the travel, time, and financial commitment many local families are making to compete. Coaches and Sanford Sports leaders explain why so many top club teams are based in Sioux Falls and how scholarships and regional options can help keep opportunities accessible.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello I'm new in town just moved in and I'm an HR
    By the way is there any church around here I could join or if there is like I church group kindly let me know politely Thank you (Nextdoor SW Sioux Falls)
  • FOUND‼️ Is this someone's cat?
    Has red collar, a bell, no tag, super friendly! Just wanna make sure they have a home. Update- (Nextdoor Pettigrew Heights)
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Sioux Falls. Apply here.
  • US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Legal Administrative Specialist 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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