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Here are Sioux Falls’ Top 5 Topics of Small Talk
I am not much of a small-talk person. Years of mild social anxiety coupled with spending my entire youth in small-town Nebraska with the same basic group of people, means I didn't develop good small-talking skills. I'm not necessarily shy or anti-social. But, the space between 'hello' and best friends...
Can You Believe This Is The Most Popular Tattoo In Minnesota?
Thousands of folks in Minnesota have tattoos but do you know what the most popular thing is they have inked on their body? And no It's not a Loon. There are lots of reasons for getting a tattoo. Number one is to pay tribute to a special person or event.
Military Sisters Surprise Sioux Falls Mom With Emotional Reunion
We can never thank our South Dakota men and women in the armed forces enough. They help protect our country and sacrifice their lives daily. South Dakota is home to a lot of military families, including one military mom in Sioux Falls named Stacy. She works at the local Scheels and daughters Peyton and Kaitlyn are currently deployed overseas with the US Air Force. They haven't been home in Sioux Falls for quite some time... until now.
Beware of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Scam Calls
You can always count on scammers to devise new and creative ways to relieve the public of their money. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office has recently unearthed the latest scam that appears to be sweeping through the Sioux Empire. Someone is using a series of bogus phone calls to impersonate Lincoln County Sheriff Steve Swenson.
False Alarm! No Mountain Lion Found in Small South Dakota Town
We all know mistakes happen. But one mistake left a South Dakota town in a panic. The residents of Tea, South Dakota were reporting a vicious mountain lion was on the loose and roaming around the Tea Area School District on Monday afternoon July 15th. After investigations by local authorities...
Minnesota Vikings Announce Next 2024 Ring of Honor Inductee
There are plenty of deserving candidates for the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor, and the list of inductees is getting longer in the near future. Bobby Bryant, who played for the Vikings from 1968-1980, will be inducted into the franchise's ring of honor during the 2024 season. Here's the official...
Sweet Justice: Police Make Candy Salad with Donuts, Internet Can’t Get Enough
Social media can't get enough of the Candy Salad challenge!. If your office and coworkers have yet to throw your hat, or candy, into the bowl what are you waiting for?. You know that some who wear the badge have a sweet tooth. Some of Sioux Falls's finest and the Police Chief didn't want to be left out.
This Is Now The Most Expensive Home For Sale In Minnesota
Zillow's most recent data says there are 15,950 homes currently for sale in Minnesota and the average Minnesota home value is $340,688. The most expensive home in the state costs nearly 40 times more than that. This Minnesota mansion is perfect, but it is probably out of reach for most...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
Warning: Avoid Swimming In This Toxic Minnesota Lake
Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but right now, only 9,999 are fit to swim in after a warning was just posted about staying out of this toxic lake. The hot, humid summer weather that's been prevalent across the North Star State this July might make you want to take a dip on one of our 10,000 lakes to cool off, right? But local officials in this Minnesota city are urging you to avoid any contact with this lake that's now unsafe.
Could Minnesota’s Gophers Have A Breakout Year This Year?
July is a popular month for college football fans, for a couple of reasons. It’s the last month without their team doing something that puts them closer to the season, and it’s the month that publication that is considered college football’s bible is released. I’m talking about...
Here’s How Much A Speeding Ticket Now Costs in Minnesota
It's not necessarily a surprise, but the cost of getting a speeding ticket in Minnesota continues to increase. Here's what it'll cost you now if you're cited for exceeding the speed limit in the North Star State. Since the pandemic, speeding has been an increasingly problematic issue here in the...
Hidden Meanings Behind Wind Chimes
For most people a wind chime is decorative for gardens or swaying outside where we can enjoy them on our patios. We often hear them before we see them and there is something peaceful with the random tones they emit even from the lightest breeze. However, that fact that they...
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Lemon Water Really Is a Morning Wonder Drink for These Four Reasons
Is the first time you had lemon water buy the swimming pool or at a spa? It's not something we often have at home but it should be. We know staying hydrated is crucial. We know drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning is beyond beneficial to replenish the fluids we lost while sleeping. But why not increase the refreshing health benefits with lemon.
How Grocery Prices Compare in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota
Folks in a lot of places around America have noticed that they're paying more for a number of things these days, especially at the grocery store checkout. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's report on the Consumer Price Index, the cost of groceries saw a 25% increase from 2019 to 2023, thanks in part to supply chain disruptions and consumer behavior due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Are Christina and Josh Hall Getting Divorced?
HGTV star Christina Hall and her husband Josh are officially getting divorced. According to Entertainment Tonight, Josh initiated the divorce proceedings by filing for a dissolution of marriage on Tuesday (July 16). However, Christina has also filed her own set of divorce papers in addition to Josh's filing. Per the...
Road Work: What are They Doing on I-229 Near Cliff Ave in Sioux Falls?
If you live to work on the east side of Sioux Falls you've probably driven through some construction on I-229 this July. As of July 16, the road construction isn't too disruptive to traffic, just a drop in the speed limit for a few miles around the Cliff Avenue exit. And the inside shoulders of both the northbound and southbound lanes are closed.
Woman Threatens to Kick Out Roommate After His Girlfriend Steals Her Cookie Dough
A woman on Reddit is furious after her roommate's girlfriend stole her cookie dough. She explained in a post on the Am I The A--hole forum how the cookie dough theft was her last straw. "I rent a room to a lad called AJ. He’s 31. He is dating Nina...
Birkenstocks and Khaki Shorts-Wearing ‘Hero’ Goes Off on Rude Man in New York Airport
A man on TikTok is being hailed as a "Birkenstocks and khaki cargo shorts" wearing hero after he was filmed going off on a rude man in a New York airport. "Not all heroes wear capes, sometimes they wear Birkenstocks and khaki cargo shorts," the viral video's caption says. The...
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