It Finally Happened…Leia Found New Loving Sioux Falls Home

After waiting for over 300 days, a beloved Sioux Falls dog named Leia finally has a new home. This is the moment we've all been waiting for!

Leia is a three-year-old Terrier/Mix who waited for a new family at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for 313 days. It's been a long time coming.

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Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (via Facebook)

Leia captured the hearts of so many across the Sioux Empire. She has come a long way, and now her hard work has paid off.

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (via Facebook)

Staff at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society say Leia's story brought Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities together when she needed it the most. This is why staff love to help pets like Leia during their darkest moments. It gives them hope. You gave Leia hope while she was struggling.

In a heartfelt Facebook post from the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, staff are celebrating Leia's huge new chapter in life. And her new family? "Exactly what she was waiting for."

For the past couple of weeks, she’s been settling into her new home, taking it slow, giving everyone the time and space to make sure it was the right fit. And now, it’s official.She’s home.This is the ending we hoped for...Through every hard day. Every setback. Every moment where it felt like time was running out. To everyone who shared her story, rooted for her, and helped her stay seen… this moment belongs to you too.

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society (via Facebook), Canva

The Sioux Empire is crying happy tears for Leia!

I am over here literally crying happy tears! I spent most days over my Christmas break with that sweet girl and just fell in love with her (and her funny zoomies)! Thank you so much for adopting her!!

Fantastic news! Thank you Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for your patience with this precious girl!

Gives me tears! Thank you for being patient and caring to give this sweet baby a forever home

Congratulations to Leia and her new family!

32 Things to Do in Sioux Falls This Summer That Are Absolutely Free!

Sure, there are tons of things to do in the Sioux Empire every summer, but if your entertainment budget is small (or zero), we have the solution - actually, we have lots of solutions.

Here is a list of family-friendly (and some, just adult-friendly) events happening this summer in the Sioux Falls area that you should check out. Oh, the best part, everything on this list is FREE.

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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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