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Signal boxes with a story: Meet creators behind downtown’s newest artwork

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By Jill Callison, for Pigeon605 Miguel “Hugo” Jimenez chose the vibrant colors that he loved growing up in his native Guatemala. Chuck Bennis brought an early Sioux Falls resident out of history’s shadow. Alee Wratz turned a school project into a chance to celebrate people’s differences. And all three, along with multiple other artists, turned […]

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Filled with ’80s film love, South Dakota Ghostbusters keeps spooky season alive year-round

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By John Hult, for Pigeon605 There’s just something about “Ghostbusters.” The 1984 film straddles the line between cult classic and mainstream blockbuster, still screened the world over for casual fans and nostalgia junkies while inspiring intense dedication from cosplayers, toy collectors and others in the general nerd culture orbit. Is the staying power about its

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School news: Penny War for special person, preschoolers and pumpkins, giving back

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Amazing things happen in our schools every day — if you know where to look! Do you know some school news others would love? Let us know at [email protected]. Pennies can really add up! Check out the results of a “Penny War” in the Tri-Valley School District. Efforts benefited Heather Siemonsma, an educational assistant battling

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They left Sioux Falls for Los Angeles — and are carving out impressive creative success

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By John Hult, for Pigeon605 There were no guarantees when friends Tony Fleecs and Nick Simon left Sioux Falls in 2006 to pursue creative careers in Los Angeles. Fleecs, a graphic artist, and Simon, a filmmaker, only knew they had to try. Both had worked in television in South Dakota; Simon also had filmed commercials

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Meet the first members of the Mayor’s Youth Council

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Thirteen Sioux Falls high school students have been named to the 2021-22 Mayor’s Youth Council. The purpose of the Mayor’s Youth Council is to provide students an opportunity to share input on community issues, learn about city government and develop leadership skills through a coordinated community project. The group includes representation from private, public and home-schooled

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