The extreme arctic air that had its grip on the Sioux Empire these past few days has finally moved out of the area. Thank God, right?

The sub-zero temps created a variety of problems for people throughout the Sioux Falls area in the form of cars that wouldn't start, frozen pipes, frozen digits, the list of hassles and gripes, goes on and on.

This most recent arctic blast has also left the area with the news of a heartbreaking story of a Sioux Empire woman who appears to have lost her life as a result of the extreme cold conditions.

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Extreme Cold Spell Claims Life Of 35-Year-Old Sioux Falls Resident

Dakota News Now is reporting that police are in the process of investigating the death of a woman found on Sunday, (January 19) near the area of West Madison Street and Ellis.

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Authorities have identified the victim as 35-year-old Cassandra Shields.

According to Dakota News Now, the Minnehaha Sheriff's office believes Shields lost her life due to exposure to the extreme cold.

Police are still trying to determine what Shields was doing in the area that day as they attempt to piece together the series of events that might have led to her death.

If you're able to provide police with additional information that will help assist them with their investigation, authorities ask that you please get in touch with Crime Stoppers at 605-367-7007.

Source: Dakota News Now