Sioux Falls Fire Rescue is asking for help to make sure snow is cleared from around the fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

SFFR posted a video on their Twitter feed demonstrating how long it takes to clear a ring around a hydrant.

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It took two firefighters scooping quickly about one minute to remove snow from a hydrant.

That one minute could make a difference between life and death.

They also said that fiberglass hydrant location markers might be broken and could result in extra time to find the hydrant in an emergency.

SFFR recommends clearing a three-foot diameter around your hydrant.

2024 Sioux Falls Area Concert Calendar [UPDATED]

2023 was a banner year for live music in Sioux Falls. Recovery from the pandemic has been strong and Sioux Falls is getting to enjoy so many great live shows.

This year saw Matchbox 20 finally get to play in Sioux Falls after several postponements. Luke Bryan took Sioux Falls by storm. Recently Jelly Roll made lifelong fans when he was in the Sioux Empire.


2024 will continue to see the Denny Sanford PREMIERE Center hosting big-name music acts. Country music is the dominant genre on the calendar, but it's still early.

There are also fantastic shows planned in Brookings, Grandfalls Casino, and The District in Sioux Falls.

Here are the concerts that have been announced for 2024 in and around Sioux Falls.

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10 Small-Town South Dakota Restaurants That Are Worth The Drive

The Sioux Empire is full of restaurants that are long-known to be local favorites.

Sure, they might be a short drive from home, but you won't regret the experience at these hometown mainstays.

Here are 10 of the best small-town restaurants in South Dakota.


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