Sioux Falls Police Department Shows Off Their 'Good Boys'

The Sioux Falls Police Department prides itself on the brave men and women who protect our city. But some of their heroes have four legs and a tail!

There are some courageous dogs on the force of the Sioux Falls Police Department and they have been hard at work. K9s train hard and work to be the best to protect the city.

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It's awesome to see the Sioux Falls Police Department recognizing some of the best K9s on the team. For example, K9s Bram and Hugo were huge assets in some arrests this past week. On the other side of the job, another K9 favorite Leo was busy with a very important mission. He was looking for hidden treats!

Some of the police work done within the Sioux Falls Police Department could not be accomplished without the help of these loyal K9s.

K9's Bram and Hugo were undefeated in hide in seek and located several wanted subjects that had run from police resulting in several arrests. Meanwhile K9 Leo spent the week tracking all the dog treats that are hidden in various offices. Great work by our K9's.

Leo has been part of the Sioux Falls Police Department for a little over a year. As the first therapy dog of the team, Leo's job is to help people feel more at ease when interacting with police and providing comfort during difficult times. Leo also provides some stress relief to his fellow officers.

Working in law enforcement is a tough job. K9s like Bram, Hugo, and Leo help rescue Sioux Falls Police Department officers from bad days.

Good boys!

Iconic Sioux Falls: Phillips Avenue Diner, a Downtown Gem

I'll never forget the best malt I ever had. It was many years ago at a new restaurant in Sioux Falls. The restaurant was housed in a silver Airstream trailer on Louise Avenue and was called The Market Diner. The malt was so creamy and I think it was probably the first time I'd ever had whipped cream on top of a malt.

The Market Diner was a unique '50s-style dining experience with neon signs, classic vinyl booths, stainless steel counter stools, and even a jukebox.

That was over 20 years ago. The Market Diner became Dixie Brothers Grill and eventually closed.

A few years later, the trailer was moved to a downtown location on Phillips Avenue, extensively remodeled and renamed Phillips Avenue Diner. The malts have not changed, nor has the diner ambiance.

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My niece Ashlea and I ventured downtown and had lunch at Phillips Avenue Diner. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. It's diner classics turned up a notch.

The breakfast menu includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, and of course waffles. Recently, Phillips Avenue Diner's waffles were named the best in South Dakota according to Food Network.

Ashlea had the Ranch Burger and it came topped with bacon, onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. She substituted sweet potato fries.

My selection was the Burger of Champions. You can substitute a chicken breast for any burger, so I had mine with chicken, Applewood bacon, ham, and American cheese. It also comes with a hard-fried egg on top, but I chose to hold that.

Eat local. Some of the best food and atmosphere can be found at local, non-national chain restaurants. Try Phillips Avenue Diner at 121 S. Phillips Avenue and explore downtown Sioux Falls while you're at it.

Check out the menu here and enjoy one of Sioux Falls' iconic restaurants.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown

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