Make A Difference! Participate In Coats For All 37th Annual Drive

South Dakota winters can be brutally cold, especially for people who don't have warm coats and accessories. With temperatures often plummeting below freezing and wind chills making it feel even colder, proper winter gear is essential for safety and comfort.

That is why Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls along with Billion Auto, Avera, and Sioux Laundry in are teaming up with the Salvation Army to collect these items for people in need.

The 37th Annual Coats for All campaign begins on Monday, October 7, and continues through Friday, November 1st.

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Where to Donate Coats in Sioux Falls

You can contribute to this worthy cause by dropping off new and gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other warm clothing at any Billion dealership in Sioux Falls, Dell Rapids, and Worthing. There is also a drop-off box at the Salvation Army office at 900 North Cliff Avenue.

The Salvation Army will distribute the clothing items after Sioux Laundry has cleaned them all.

For those who may not have clothing to donate but still wish to help, monetary donations to the Salvation Army are also welcome. These funds can be used to purchase new items, especially in sizes that may be under-represented in the donations.

For more information call Kaig Havrevold at Dakota News Now at 605-336-1300.

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The Coldest Temperatures in Sioux Falls History

When a polar vortex rolls through Sioux Falls, it can get even the heartiest dreaming of indoor fires, baking, and hot chocolate.

Mr. Bendo is tough enough but for the love of Pete, someone put a scarf on the Statue of David!

All this icy chatter had us wondering about the coldest days ever recorded in Sioux Falls. Here is the historical data from the National Weather Service with the coldest temps ever recorded in Sioux Falls since record-keeping began in 1893.

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Do You Remember These 10 Crazy Snowstorms In South Dakota?

Here's some news that some South Dakotans prefer not to hear this time of year. Winter is coming. In denial? The dropping temperatures and early snowstorms out west by Deadwood speak for themselves.

Slowly but surely, people of the Sioux Empire are bracing for colder weather and snow-covered roads. Even though snow will soon be gracing the Sioux Empire with its presence, some snow showers will not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlights these ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the roads during the winter. These South Dakotan winters can be harsh, which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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