Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Sioux Falls District 13 South Dakota Senator Jack Kolbeck of the Appropriations Committee reviews where the money will be going at the end of the SD Legislative Session. 

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Sioux Falls District 13 South Dakota Senator Jack Kolbeck of the Appropriations Committee reviews where the money will be going at the end of the SD Legislative Session.

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with El Riad Shriner George Hahn about the annual major event this week at the Sioux Falls Arena.

From their website:

81st Annual – 2024El Riad Shrine Circus

 ALL Tickets on Sale NOW (See Times Below)

“The Best Entertainment Value in Town”2024 Circus Chairman – Jeff Landborg2024 Assistant Circus Chairman – Rob Angerhofer

Proceeds are for the benefit of El Riad Shrine. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.

2024 Shrine Circus Dates and Times

Sioux Falls, SD – Sioux Falls Arena
April 25, 2024 – Thursday – 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm
April 26, 2024 – Friday – 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm
April 27, 2024 – Saturday – 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm
April 28, 2024 – Sunday – 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm
The 3 Shows in bold are all general admission (no reserved seats)

Chamberlain, SD – National Guard Armory
April 22, 2024 – Monday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm
April 23, 2024 – Tuesday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm

Mitchell, SD – Mitchell Corn Palace
April 29, 2024 – Monday – 7:00 pm
April 30, 2024 – Tuesday – 10:00 am, 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm
May 1, 2024 – Wednesday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm

Yankton, SD – Easton Yankton Archery Complex
June 21, 2024 – Friday – 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm

Winner, SD – Tripp County Fairgrounds
June 22, 2024 – Saturday – 8:00 pm

Sioux Falls Ticket and Coupon Information

Ticket Sales and Will Call LocationsAt the El Riad Shrine Center

Thursday, April 18th – 9am – 5pm

Friday, April 19th, 9am – 5pm

Monday, April 22nd, 9am – 5pm

Tuesday, April 23rd, 9am – 5pm

Wednesday, April 24th, 9am – 5pm

At the Sioux Falls Arena (Will Call Booth)

Starting at 9am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

OR PICK THEM UP RIGHT BEFORE THE SHOW

Ticket Prices

Sioux Falls Adult General Admission $12, children 12 and under $3 (Free with a coupon). Elementary children can get free coupons at any Sioux Falls Ace Hardware, area Sunshine Food Stores or the El Riad Shrine Center.

Reserved and General Admission tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18th at the El Riad Shrine Center.

Sioux Falls Adult Reserved Seat tickets are $24, children 12 and under $15. A $3 cash refund per child reserved seat will be available at the Will Call booth before each Circus.

Purchase Online Reserved Seat Tickets (WILL CALL ONLY)

Coupon requests for Schools, Nursing Homes and Daycares

Coupons for Home Schools will be available at the El Riad Shrine Center beginning April 18th).

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with El Riad Shriner George Hahn about the annual major event this week at the Sioux Falls Arena.
From their website:
81st Annual – 2024El Riad Shrine Circus
 ALL Tickets on Sale NOW (See Times Below)
“The Best Entertainment Value in Town”2024 Circus Chairman – Jeff Landborg2024 Assistant Circus Chairman – Rob Angerhofer
Proceeds are for the benefit of El Riad Shrine. Payments are not deductible as charitable contributions.
2024 Shrine Circus Dates and Times
Sioux Falls, SD – Sioux Falls Arena
<ul>
<li>April 25, 2024 – Thursday – 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm</li>
<li>April 26, 2024 – Friday – 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm</li>
<li>April 27, 2024 – Saturday – 9:00 am, 2:00 pm, 7:00 pm</li>
<li>April 28, 2024 – Sunday – 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm</li>
<li>The 3 Shows in bold are all general admission (no reserved seats)</li>
</ul>
Chamberlain, SD – National Guard Armory
<ul>
<li>April 22, 2024 – Monday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm</li>
<li>April 23, 2024 – Tuesday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm</li>
</ul>
Mitchell, SD – Mitchell Corn Palace
<ul>
<li>April 29, 2024 – Monday – 7:00 pm</li>
<li>April 30, 2024 – Tuesday – 10:00 am, 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm</li>
<li>May 1, 2024 – Wednesday – 4:30 pm, 7:15 pm</li>
</ul>
Yankton, SD – Easton Yankton Archery Complex
<ul>
<li>June 21, 2024 – Friday – 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm</li>
</ul>
Winner, SD – Tripp County Fairgrounds
<ul>
<li>June 22, 2024 – Saturday – 8:00 pm</li>
</ul>
Sioux Falls Ticket and Coupon Information
Ticket Sales and Will Call LocationsAt the El Riad Shrine Center
Thursday, April 18th – 9am – 5pm
Friday, April 19th, 9am – 5pm
Monday, April 22nd, 9am – 5pm
Tuesday, April 23rd, 9am – 5pm
Wednesday, April 24th, 9am – 5pm
At the Sioux Falls Arena (Will Call Booth)
Starting at 9am on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
OR PICK THEM UP RIGHT BEFORE THE SHOW
Ticket Prices
Sioux Falls Adult General Admission $12, children 12 and under $3 (Free with a coupon). Elementary children can get free coupons at any Sioux Falls Ace Hardware, area Sunshine Food Stores or the El Riad Shrine Center.
Reserved and General Admission tickets go on sale Thursday, April 18th at the El Riad Shrine Center.
Sioux Falls Adult Reserved Seat tickets are $24, children 12 and under $15. A $3 cash refund per child reserved seat will be available at the Will Call booth before each Circus.
<a href="https://elriad.org/reserved-seat-tickets">Purchase Online Reserved Seat Tickets (WILL CALL ONLY)</a>
<a href="https://elriad.org/circus-coupons">Coupon requests for Schools, Nursing Homes and Daycares</a>
Coupons for Home Schools will be available at the El Riad Shrine Center beginning April 18th).

81st Annual El Riad Shrine Three Ring Circus - Aril 25-28 - SF Arena

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Downtown Lions member, Todd Smith, about the annual pancake story.

from websites and facebook:

What does buying a Sioux Falls Lions Pancake Days ticket do? -Pays for 200+ glasses in Sioux Falls to be donated a year-250 people to get eye exams at our local Falls Community Clinic -Provides donations to Sioux Falls schools for school supplies, winter clothing and holiday gifts-Provides Funding for the Union Gospel Mission, The Banquet, and Food to You -Sponsoring a Vision Support Group at the Inn on Westport-Sponsoring local volunteers on Mission trips to Mexico to donate fee eyeglasses to those in need-Sponsoring a Leader Dogs to those in needYour 8 dollars goes a long way. Thank you for helping to support your Sioux Falls Lions Clubs by attending Sioux Falls Lions Pancake Days#southdakotalionsclub#siouxfallslionspancakedays#wherethereisaneedthereisalion#WeServe#LionsClubsInternational

For the next two weeks you can round up your purchase at any of the Sioux Falls Ace Hardware locations! It's such a simple way to make a big impact. By rounding up to the nearest dollar, you able to contribute a little extra to help your Sioux Falls Lions Clubs. Whether it's helping those in need or supporting important initiatives, every cent adds up to create positive change. So next time you're at the checkout, why not round up your purchase? Let's make a difference together, one cent at a time!  #RoundingUp #EveryCentCounts #MakeADifference #siouxfallslions #WeServe #siouxfallslionspancakedays

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Downtown Lions member, Todd Smith, about the annual pancake story.
from websites and facebook:
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Over 7,000 Expected at 67th Lions Pancake Days April 23 & 24th

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pat Starr, Sioux Falls City Council, NE Dist., now a candidate for the Sioux Falls School Board.

Biography (from Sioux Falls Council Website)

Pat is a lifelong South Dakotan who was raised in Canton and Yankton. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science from Mount Marty in Yankton. Following graduation, Pat and his wife Emily made Sioux Falls their home, where he is currently an independent contractor for printing sales and she is a registered nurse.

Pat and Emily have two children and provide foster care for an additional daughter. The Starr family is on the go with the children ranging from elementary through college.. They enjoy the park system in Sioux Falls as well as The Old Court House Museum/Pettigrew Home and the Great Plains Zoo. The family is an active member of St. Therese Church in northeast Sioux Falls, and their children attend the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools. Pat also serves on the Board of Directors of Health Connection, Sioux Falls East Kiwanis, and Family Connect. He is also a member of the Oakview Neighborhood Association.

In 2020, Pat was reelected to a second term representing the city’s Northeast District. 

Committees Served On

Fiscal City Services
South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG) Board
Urbanized Development Commission (UDC)
Museum Trustees

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pat Starr, Sioux Falls City Council, NE Dist., now a candidate for the Sioux Falls School Board.
Biography (from Sioux Falls Council Website)
Pat is a lifelong South Dakotan who was raised in Canton and Yankton. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Political Science from Mount Marty in Yankton. Following graduation, Pat and his wife Emily made Sioux Falls their home, where he is currently an independent contractor for printing sales and she is a registered nurse.
Pat and Emily have two children and provide foster care for an additional daughter. The Starr family is on the go with the children ranging from elementary through college.. They enjoy the park system in Sioux Falls as well as The Old Court House Museum/Pettigrew Home and the Great Plains Zoo. The family is an active member of St. Therese Church in northeast Sioux Falls, and their children attend the Sioux Falls Catholic Schools. Pat also serves on the Board of Directors of Health Connection, Sioux Falls East Kiwanis, and Family Connect. He is also a member of the Oakview Neighborhood Association.
In 2020, Pat was reelected to a second term representing the city’s Northeast District. 
Committees Served On
Fiscal City Services South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG) Board Urbanized Development Commission (UDC) Museum Trustees

Jack Kolbeck of SD Senate Appropriations Com. Reviews Session

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