Why You Want To Avoid East 6th Street in Sioux Falls for 2 Weeks
Getting in and out of downtown is going to be a bit more challenging for some drivers in Sioux Falls over the next couple of weeks.
Starting Tuesday (November 12), city crews will be patching pavement on East Sixth Street, between Cliff Avenue and Interstate 229.
That work will result in intermittent closures along Sixth Street over the next two weeks.
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No detours will be in place while the work is being performed and no specifics on the timing of the closures have been announced.
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9 Sioux Falls Streets Visitors Have A Hard Time Pronouncing
If you are visiting or new to Sioux Falls and trying to find your way around, chances are you really don't need to pronounce street names correctly. All you have to do is enter your destination into Google Maps and your phone will show you the way.
But what if you are trying to tell someone where your cool friend or family member lives in our fine city? Some of our streets and avenues have tricky spellings that may throw visitors for a loop when trying to sound them out.
No one is going to mess up on the big thoroughfares like Minnesota Avenue, Western Avenue, or Louise Avenue but what about these?
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See How East 10th Street in Sioux Falls Has Changed
It's really interesting using Google Streetview to compare the changes from the earliest pictures to the latest.
For Sioux Falls, the earliest views are from 2008 and the latest from early 2022.
Some of the looks aren't the clearest, but it still gives a real good look at how dynamic the east side of Sioux Falls is.
Taking Time to See: Whittier Neighborhood Park Mural in Sioux Falls
I've lived in Sioux Falls for over a decade, and one of the many things I like about this town is that it's big enough that there is always something new to see.
I'm an eastsider and drive-by Meldrum Park on 6th street several times a week. It's a showcase of the best of Sioux Falls; often full of family gatherings, kids playing, and sports; it's a true neighborhood park.
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