• Hit up the barre.* Barre3 Sioux Falls' semi-annual sale will kick off Monday with 25% off class packs. It's a great time to stock up on class packs or to try out a workout that will leave you feeling balanced in body and mind. (Or if you just need 45 minutes for yourself during a busy holiday season). Follow on Facebook and Instagram for updates when the sale is live.
  • Recount ahead. The district 11 state senate race will see a recount, according to South Dakota Searchlight. Democratic candidate Aaron Matson filed the request after losing to Republican incumbent Chris Karr.
  • Southeast tech donates bikes. Southeast Technical College partnered with Spoke-N-Sport and Center of Hope donated 40 bicycles to local youth. The bicycle project was one of several service initiatives completed during STC's Fall 2026 Service to Community Days, which brought together 311 participants and generated more than 350 volunteer service hours.
    • In addition to building bicycles, volunteers decorated 288 encouragement rocks, created 134 cards for veterans, made 135 pet toys for the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, decorated 103 placemats for local nursing homes and assembled 15 tie blankets for children in need.
  • Former DSS Secretary to lead Glory House. Matt Althoff will be the new president and CEO of Glory House. The nonprofit provides residential treatment, outpatient counseling and recovery housing in Sioux Falls. Althoff previously served as secretary of the South Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, but stepped down in October. His new role starts Dec. 1.
  • 🏈 Catch up on state football coverage. Sioux Falls Simplified is all-in on the high school state football championships this week – including the big match-up between Sioux Falls Jefferson and Sioux Falls Lincoln on Saturday evening. Follow along at sfsimplified.com or catch live updates after each quarter on Facebook and Instagram.
    • Our football coverage is made possible with support from Lloyd Companies. Show them some love, and find your next home by calling 605-334-RENT.

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