Tryon Gym in Sioux Falls
September 15, 2008 – 4:20 pm | One Comment

Tryon Gym has really built an awesome reputation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have built themselves up to having 4 locations in Sioux Falls, 1 in Brandon, 1 in Harrisburg, and 1 in Dell Rapids.

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Recycle Sioux Falls
October 28, 2008 – 2:20 pm | No Comment

sioux falls green project For along time now I have thought that Sioux Falls was falling really behind in recycling efforts compared to other parts of the country.  There are city mandates that say we must recycle paper, plastic and aluminum.  However, this is rarely enforced.

The reason Sioux Falls gets a bad rep for recycling is because it is just so dam hard to do it.  Even the large waste management companies that service Sioux Falls often times fail to provide the appropriate receptacles for recyclables.

Most restaurants just throw all their glass bottles into the trash because that is the only place they have to put them.  Restaurants only have 2 bins, one for trash and the other for cardboard.  Just imagine how much glass a busy restaurant or bar throws away in 1 day of service, it’s crazy. 

The City of Sioux Falls has really bad information about how you can recycle more, only information about what the City wants you to recycle.  The commercial waste management companies probably prefer not to deal with multiple containers for recycling because it would increase their costs, and ours. 

In some parts of the country people even have to recycle their food scraps.

The City of Sioux Falls has realized its shortcomings in the area of recycling.  The City has recently sponsored a new initiative called The Sioux Falls Green Project. They have a very helpful web site for anyone wanting to learn more about how to recycle in Sioux Falls. 

Here are the residential recycling requirements for Sioux Falls

These are general guidelines. Please contact your garbage/recycling hauler for additional requirements they may have.

These materials must be left out of your regular garbage and placed into separate recycling containers (your garbage hauler will pick up these items at least once a month):

  • Newspapers (including inserts) and magazines 
  • Office paper, computer paper, and bulk mail 
  • Plastics (#1 & #2), tin cans, steel cans, and aluminum cans (together in one container)
  • Corrugated cardboard (look for wavy corrugations between layers)

Preparing Recyclables

  • Recyclables must be clean (rinsed out).
  • Remove lids from bottles (labels are okay).
  • Newspapers must be kept dry.
  • Pinch the tops of food cans or flatten so other cans or items can’t get inside.
  • Items that may be recycled (but are not included on this list) may be taken to a recycling facility.
  • When recycling corrugated cardboard boxes, remove packing material. Flatten cardboard boxes. Cardboard must be clean. Throw away paper board boxes such as juice boxes, milk cartons, egg cartons, cereal, cake mix, tissue, and shoe boxes. Throw away wax-coated boxes, soda and beer cartons, and pizza boxes.

Yard Waste

  • You must use paper yard waste bags or weather-proof containers.

  • Yard waste bags need a sticker (call your hauler).

  • Grass and leaves cannot be mixed with other waste (keep apart from sticks and branches).

  • Yard waste bags and containers should remain house-side, clearly visible to the hauler from the street.

  • Tree branches will be picked up on your garbage day and should be in four-foot bundles or shorter. For larger branches, consult your hauler.

Truth and Adapt - "I Got 5 On It" Promo Videos
October 28, 2008 – 1:01 pm | No Comment
Truth and Adapt - "I Got 5 On It" Promo Videos

Truth and Adapt - I Got 5 On It - Promo Videos

Soulcrate Announces Tour Dates
October 16, 2008 – 5:56 pm | No Comment
Soulcrate Announces Tour Dates

Soulcrate Music will be going on a Nationwide Tour this year along with Mac Lethal and Grieves. The tour starts off in Sioux Falls and makes 29 stops before finishing in Sioux Falls

I Think Sioux Falls People Travel More
October 16, 2008 – 12:58 pm | No Comment
I Think Sioux Falls People Travel More

One of the greatest benefits of living in Sioux Falls is that it you are more likely to travel by living here versus living in a larger city.

ZZ Top in Sioux Falls – Oct 19, 2008
October 15, 2008 – 9:10 am | No Comment
ZZ Top in Sioux Falls – Oct 19, 2008

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rock band, ZZ Top, will be performing at the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls

The Revival Tour at Nutty’s North - Oct 20
October 14, 2008 – 10:51 am | No Comment
The Revival Tour at Nutty’s North - Oct 20

The Revial tour is coming to Sioux Falls, South Dakota on Monday, October 20. The main solo artists that will perform at every appearance will be Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music, Tim Barry of Avail and Ben Nicols of Lucero.

Wookie Foot with Lunar Funk Theory - Oct 17
October 14, 2008 – 10:20 am | No Comment
Wookie Foot with Lunar Funk Theory - Oct 17

Wookie Foot and Lunar Funk Theory are playing at the Nutty’s North pre-Halloween Party this coming Friday, October 17 at 9pm.  Tickets are $15.
Wookie Foot - Falling Down Trying Video

 
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Nightshield and The Family at Nutty’s North - Oct 18
October 13, 2008 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Nightshield and The Family at Nutty’s North - Oct 18

The South Dakota Native Rapper, Nightshield, will be teaming up with a host of other local Hip-Hop talent this Saturday at Nutty’s North. Tickets are $7.

Murs at Nutty’s North w/ Truth and Adapt & Trey Lane
October 13, 2008 – 6:17 pm | 4 Comments
Murs at Nutty’s North w/ Truth and Adapt & Trey Lane

The infamous West Coast Rapper, Murs, will be playing at Nutty’s North in Sioux Falls on Tuesday October 14 at 8pm.