Cold Weather

5 above? Zero? 10 below? When is it time for a parent to say, no you can't go outside to play today.

What’s the name of that Styx song “Too Much Time on My Hands”?  That can apply with the next winter blast and an appropriate response.

In light of the wind chill temperatures dipping down to 25 to 30 below zero in Sioux Falls, here are some tips so you can properly protect your pet.

There are four things that can contribute to you feeling cold this time of year, besides all the sub-zero temps and nasty north winds that South Dakota has to offer.

The cancellation of classes because of the cold reminded me of similar situations in the "Dark Ages," i.e., when I was in school. As I've said before, these were the 1950s and 1960s when, let's face it, things were different. I'm pretty sure we probably had some days off from school because of the cold, but mostly it was because of snow...

Protect yourself in deadly cold weather by making sure your car will go.

This is it: My annual "argument" with frigid weather. You might like the cold--I don't know, but if you do, good for you. And it's not as though I would want to live anywhere else, because I don't. For that matter, I can't imagine Sharon and I will ever be among those retirees who spend the coldest months in Florida, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas or anywhere else...

.Brrrr---it's cold outside!  If you have pets, I'd like to offer several suggestions to protect your companion animals when the mercury dips. 1.  Keep your cat inside.  Outdoors, felines can freeze, become lost or be stolen, injured or killed...

Sub zero weather is embracing Sioux Falls and the region on Tuesday. With wild chill temperatures expected to be 21 below to 27 below zero, the National Weather Service urges you to follow these safety tips. Watch for signs of frostbite...