As we begin a new month South Dakota businesses are saying, "Come to work for us!"

Specially designed hiring events across the state have been set in Sioux Falls, Yankton, and Rapid City in the manufacturing field, medical, retail sales, restaurants, emergency services, and many more.

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Sioux Falls

The next two “Stroll Sioux Falls” recruiting and hiring events will be held on Thursday, November 2, and on Thursday, November 16, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 811 E. 10th St.

The Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) Sioux Falls Job Service states that business partners for the November 2 event include Amazon, Central States Manufacturing, Dakota Manufacturing, Skechers, and Smithfield.

Business partners for the November 16 event include Aerostar, Amesbury Truth, Avera Education and Staffing, Dairy Queen, and Ross Dress For Less.

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Yankton

The Mother City of the Dakotas has lined up employers in the Yankton area who are seeking job candidates for the next Tour de Yankton Virtual Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 14, from 2-5 PM.

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Rapid City

In the western part of South Dakota where the Black Hills is a big draw for jobs, the Hire the Hills Recruiting and Hiring Event will take place November 15 at 2230 North Maple Ave., Suite 1 beginning at 12:00 PM MDT.

Just take a look at the opportunities in West River:

Hagen Glass
Black Hills Bagels
Time 2 Shine Cleaning Services
Pennington County Emergency Services Communications Center
Complete Weddings & Events
Burlington
Qdoba Mexican Eats
Rapid City Discovery Programs
Texas Roadhouse
Friendly Horizons Assisted Living and Memory Care
Holiday Inn Rapid City Downtown

11 Things You’ll Only Understand After Living in South Dakota

From soda to pop to sloppy Joes, different parts of of the country have their own local quirks and language. Simple phrases can have totally different means, local events may seem weird, and food may go by a unique name.

If you're new to South Dakota here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

12 Businesses That Would Do Great in Sioux Falls' Abandoned Gordmans Building

For thirty years the people of Sioux Falls saw the sign for Gordmans off-price department store across the parking lot from the Empire Mall.

In September of 2020, the store closed for its final time. Since then the building has sat empty, something that doesn't happen too often in Sioux Falls.

We were wondering what people in Sioux Falls would like to see take over the space. Some folks wanted their Gordmans back. It was a great place to find deals on clothing. But, all the Gordmans are gone, so that's a no-go.

And since we've gotten our Chick Fil A and Chipotle, the city is primed for another thing to line up for.

The 6 Types of South Dakota Drivers You Deal With Every Winter

Every year it snows in Sioux Falls. We may live in denial during the spring and summer, but it happens.

When the snow falls on the Falls, life in the city does not stop. We all still have to go to work, school, and the liquor store...um I mean go get snacks.

When you tackle the snowy routes around town you tend to run across six types of drivers in the snow.