South Dakota Bands Shine at Youth in Music Championships; Sioux Falls Lincoln Takes Second

South Dakota marching bands earned top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

By Freddi Hammer October 13, 2025 5:59 am

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN. (MITCHELLNOW) Several South Dakota high school marching bands took top honors at the 21st annual Youth in Music Championships at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Out of 34 bands from several states, Sioux Falls Lincoln High placed second overall, Brandon Valley took third, and Harrisburg finished 11th. Eight schools from KELOLAND competed, with eleven advancing to the finals in the regional showcase of talent and precision. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.

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