$2,000 Krugerrand Dropped into Salvation Army Kettle in Mitchell

The Sioux Empire is known for being an area filled with kind-hearted individuals, and that generosity was on full display again recently in Mitchell, South Dakota when someone filled with the Christmas spirit dropped a coin valued at over $2,000 into a Salvation Army Red Kettle.

Dakota News Now is reporting that the random act of kindness took place at the Mitchell Walmart last week.

Salvation Army Lieutenant Rodney Morin told Dakota News Now, “We were counting our kettles and as we opened up the kettle, I found this coin that was inside this plastic wrapping. I wasn’t sure what it was. Initially, it looked like a dollar coin, and I thought that’s kind of funny someone would wrap a dollar coin inside of plastic. When I pulled it out and looked at it closer."

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The coin ended up being a South African Krugerrand made of gold and valued at well over $2,000!

According to Dakota News Now, the folks at the Salvation Army aren't sure how or who dropped the valuable coin into one of their Red Kettles. The bell ringer on duty doesn't remember seeing anyone drop a coin wrapped in plastic into the container. They are speculating that some kind-hearted must have wrapped the Krugerrand in a dollar bill to help disguise the act.

Morin told Dakota News Now that he would love to be able to meet the person responsible, even if the samaritan wants to remain anonymous.

Morin and his family just recently moved to South Dakota, and find themselves being overwhelmed by the generosity of the people in this state.

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign for the holidays continues through Christmas Eve. Each year, the campaign helps millions of people in need throughout the country.

Source: Dakota News Now

11 Things You’ll Only Understand After Living in South Dakota

From soda to pop to sloppy Joes, different parts of of the country have their own local quirks and language. Simple phrases can have totally different means, local events may seem weird, and food may go by a unique name.

If you're new to South Dakota here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.

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Seven Mind-Blowing Wonders' of South Dakota

I think most of us have at least heard of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." We might not be able to rattle them off as easily as McDonald's value menu items, but chances are you've heard of at least some of them, right?

There's the Great Wall of China. Chichén Itzá, a Mayan City on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan. Machu Picchu in Peru. Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro. The Colosseum in Rome, and finally, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Every state in the nation is known for having a series of natural wonders and signature landmarks. So, I thought I would come up with my own list of the "Seven Wonders of South Dakota."

The following is what I consider to be the signature landmarks, monuments, and natural wonders that are synonymous with the great state of South Dakota. I tried to give both sides of the state a little love while comprising this list.

You might have a few additions...

Let's get started. The Seven Wonders of South Dakota: