Sioux Falls Scheels Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Local Veterans

Monday, November 11th is Veterans Day. This is when we recognize all South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota veterans and those who are actively serving in our military.

We wouldn't be the great country that we are without our military. Sioux Falls Scheels is one of the many stores in the area that recognize our veterans. There's even a touching tribute that store patrons can see inside Sioux Falls Scheels right now.

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In a heartfelt Facebook post, officials with Sioux Falls Scheels share a picture with a single chair and an empty table. This is a symbol to show those men and women who are missing.

Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) are service members who have been captured or missing in action. This is Sioux Falls Scheels way of showing the community that POWs and those MIA are not forgotten:

The table is round – to show our everlasting concern.
The tablecloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.
The single red rose reminds us of the lives of these Americans…and the loved ones and friends who keep the faith, awaiting answers.
The yellow ribbon symbolizes our continued uncertainty, hope for their return and determination to account for them.
A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate, captured or missing in a foreign land.
A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families.
The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return.
The bound text is a book of faith to represent the strength gained through devotion to sustain those lost from our country.
The glasses are inverted - to symbolize their inability to share a toast.
The chair is empty – they are missing

We truly wouldn't be where we are today without the brave men and women who fought for this country. Thank you, veterans, especially thank you to members of my family who risked their lives for this country: James "Bob" Murphy, James Manika, and Bradley Burt.

Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives in Sioux Falls

In June of 2020, Guy Fieri and his crew from Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives came to Sioux Falls and made quite a stir.

In case you've never been lured into an hours-long binge of the show on Food Network, Guy Fieri visits places off the beaten path and tries out their signature dishes and visits with locals.

Gallery Credit: Ben Davis

The Best Truck Stop Food in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

One of the best parts of any road trip is a stop at a truck stop. Whether you call them, travel centers, convenience stores, or just a gas stations; these oases are so interesting and fun.

In the middle of nowhere, you find the island of pavement, pumps, and people; getting gas, some rest, and fuel for themselves, AKA some classic truck stop food.

I'm partial to a Love's Truck Stop. They are usually big and well-managed. And as a connoisseur of gas-station coffee, Love's is one of the best. Plus, they have some delicious hot dogs.

I'm not the only one that enjoys a stop at a truck stop for good eats. The food blog LoveFood.com dug through user reviews to find the best truck stop food in each state.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns