Anyone Looking For a South Dakota Pig? She's In Sioux Falls

If a South Dakota, Minnesota, or Iowa farmer is looking for a lost pig, animal rescue teams might have found it in Sioux Falls.

There is an adorable pig that was wandering around the Sioux Empire looking for her family. Luckily, a pig sanctuary came to her rescue to look after her until her family takes her home.

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Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary in Baltic, South Dakota, is an animal rescue service for potbelly pigs. This sweet pig stole the hearts of many animal lovers across the Sioux Empire, including those with the Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary and the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.

According to an article from Siouxland Proud, Sioux Falls Animal Control managed to safely capture this pig and work with the Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary and the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Their mission is to get this girl home.

We just picked up a pig from Sioux Falls Humane Society for a hold. She was found running around Sioux Falls. If you or someone you know has lost their pet pig, please contact us or the Sioux Falls Humane Society. Please spread the word so we can get this girl back to her family. She is very friendly and besides slightly overgrown hooves, she is very healthy and well taken care of.

The lost South Dakota pig is temporarily staying with Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary so she is "not surrounded by barking dogs."

Do you recognize her? This pig can be someone's best friend who's worried sick about her. If she is your pig, please contact either the Happy Pig Haven Sanctuary or the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. They really want to bring this loving South Dakota pig home.

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Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown