Part of Busy Downtown Sioux Falls Street Closing for One Day
Some drivers in downtown Sioux Falls will be looking for an alternative route to get where they're going for part of one day this week.
Thursday (December 7) morning at 8:30, North Phillips Avenue will be closed between Eight Street and Ninth Street.
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Phillips Avenue Closure
The closure will allow some rooftop equipment to be replaced in the area.
The work is expected to be completed in time for the evening commute.
A Survival Guide For Your First Winter in South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the rest of the Sioux Empire (AKA southeastern South Dakota) are welcoming thousands of new residents every year.
Many of you new folks will be experiencing your first eastern South Dakota winter. While it doesn't usually get as bad as our Dakota friends up north, I speak from experience when I say it can get a little rough.
So, to help ease you into winter in Sioux Falls and South Dakota here are some winter survival tips:
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The 10 Largest Occupations in Sioux Falls
Where do people in Sioux Falls work? If this was fifty years ago the average Sioux Fallsian worked in some industrial, meat packing, or farm-related position. Sioux Falls has also been the major regional medical center for decades.
Customer service and other retail-related jobs have always been a part of the Sioux Empire's economy. But in recent years those industries have become major employers.
If you live in Sioux Falls, there's a pretty good chance you work one of these jobs. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the top 10 largest occupations in Sioux Falls (as of 2022).
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Best Bars in Sioux Falls
There is always something different to try when you visit a local Sioux Falls bar or brewery. There could be a specialty drink at one bar and a new beer recipe at the next. It's kind of like a smorgasbord of drinks to taste test. The only problem is deciding which bars are the best bars in Sioux Falls to explore with your family or friends?
This is a difficult decision just because there are so many great local options. Luckily, our friends at Yelp identified the top ten bars in Sioux Falls thanks to numerous reviews on each establishment.
The next time it's your turn to select a bar for a night out on the town, be sure to visit one of these ten bars highly reviewed by Yelp.
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