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The Sioux Falls General Election Guide
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Meet Vince
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My family came to Sioux Falls as refugees in 1993 and opened the city's first Vietnamese restaurant. This city gave us a seat at the table.
I've spent my career connecting people, as an interpreter, a storyteller, a small business partner and a 2026 City Council candidate. Rising Together is how I keep showing up for all of us.
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