4 Things That Can Drive You Nuts About Sioux Falls

4 Things That Can Drive You Nuts About Sioux Falls

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First off, don't get me wrong. Sioux Falls is a wonderful place to live. It's a shining oasis of progress and prosperity in the Midwest, and we are very lucky to live here.

But, there are some things that can get under the skin of any Queen City resident.

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    Simple Geography

    Mount Rushmore is not here.

    We do not live near it.

    We do not visit it all the time (because we do not live near it).

    You can only politely say "No, that's on the other side of the state," so many times before you're ready to smack someone with a geography textbook.

    The same goes for Deadwood and Sturgis. Great places, just not near here.

     

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    Sioux City Confusion

    As far as cities with 'City' in their name go, Sioux City must be one of the most famous in the world.

    Up there with New York City, Mexico City, and Boise City, OK.

    It has to be, that's the only way to explain why every time you talk to someone out of state they confuse SF and SC.

    Everybody on the other end of the phone knows about The City, no one seems to know about The Falls.

     

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    Cliff Avenue is not the Eastern City Limits

    As an Eastsider for going on 10 years, I've heard this more often than is realistic: "Wow there's so much over here."

    Yeah, the roads are paved and everything. There's even running water, houses, and schools. Schools that were built in the 50s and 60s.

    It seems hard for some to grasp that there's more to Sioux Falls than just lofts, hipster eateries, and one-way streets.

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    Complaining About Locking Your Door

    "Oh man, I remember when you didn't have to lock your doors, what's this town coming to?"

    I don't know what mythical time people are referring to. I know of no time when you wouldn't want to make sure your multi-thousand dollar piece of property was secure.

    Cars and houses have keys for a reason. If it's just too much trouble to take that key out of the ignition and put it in your pocket, maybe you need to reexamine your commitment to skinny jeans.

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Results-Townsquare Media Sioux Falls Most Read South Dakota Stories of 2021

The end of the year is the natural time to take a look back at what has happened over the last 12 months.

Here at Results-Townsquare Media Sioux Falls, our websites and radio stations cover everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around Sioux Falls, South Dakota, northwest Iowa, and southwest Minnesota.

Results-Townsquare Media Sioux Falls: 

From all of us here at Results-Townsquare Media Sioux Falls thank you for making us part of your life in 2021, and we look forward to a great 2022 with you.

Here are our 10 Most Read Stories for 2021:

Have You Ever Explored the 'War Eagle Monument' on the South Dakota/Iowa Border?

Originally being from the Sioux City area, I grew up knowing about the War Eagle Monument perched on a bluff along I-29. There was at least one field trip for every kid in the area to the monument.

However, speaking with folks from Sioux Falls, they didn't seem to know what I was talking about. All they know about I-29 in Sioux City was that it was usually under construction.

When crossing into Iowa from South Dakota on I-29, look up!


See Inside the Sioux Falls 'Castle on 22nd Street'

I don't know when I first saw the home, nor do I remember when I started lovingly referring to it as the "Castle on 22nd Street." I only know that I did and have referred to that Sioux Falls house as such for about 20 years now.

Worst Places to Live in South Dakota

A surprising town was named the worst place to live in all of South Dakota and the reason behind it is a bit unexpected.

Money Inc. made a list of the 20 worst cities and towns to live in all of South Dakota and no part of the state is left unmarked.

The list focused on a number of key factors, including crime rate, unemployment, low wages, and school funding.

So which city is the "worst" in South Dakota, according to the article? Read on:

Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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