Watch Out For A Loose Moose Wandering in South Dakota

When the weather is nice in South Dakota, it's normal to see wildlife roaming around the state. Sometimes you see deer in the forests or even Bighorn sheep out west in the Badlands. But there's one giant mammal that found its way to eastern South Dakota.

Over the weekend, there were reports of a young moose that was spotted in the town of Flandreau. Local authorities confirmed this sighting and are urging residents to stay cautious if they see this moose.

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Our friends at Dakota News Now are reporting the moose seen in Flandreau is a young bull. While it is rare to see a moose in South Dakota, it's not uncommon to spot them. Flandreau Police Department explained in a Facebook post they have seen moose pass through the area before.

Moose are pretty protective. If they feel like they are threatened, they are not afraid to defend themselves.

Please call if the moose is spotted back in town so he can be directed back into the rural areas for its own safety. Do not approach. If the moose feels threatened it may defend itself as has been seen in videos by people getting too close to Buffalo.

At the time of this post, the moose was resting outside of the town of Flandreau. The Flandreau Police Department and surrounding local officers are encouraging the public to call if they do see the moose in town.

More information about the moose on the loose can be found here.

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Iconic Sioux Falls: Phillips Avenue Diner, a Downtown Gem

I'll never forget the best malt I ever had. It was many years ago at a new restaurant in Sioux Falls. The restaurant was housed in a silver Airstream trailer on Louise Avenue and was called The Market Diner. The malt was so creamy and I think it was probably the first time I'd ever had whipped cream on top of a malt.

The Market Diner was a unique '50s-style dining experience with neon signs, classic vinyl booths, stainless steel counter stools, and even a jukebox.

That was over 20 years ago. The Market Diner became Dixie Brothers Grill and eventually closed.

A few years later, the trailer was moved to a downtown location on Phillips Avenue, extensively remodeled and renamed Phillips Avenue Diner. The malts have not changed, nor has the diner ambiance.

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My niece Ashlea and I ventured downtown and had lunch at Phillips Avenue Diner. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites. It's diner classics turned up a notch.

The breakfast menu includes omelets, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, and of course waffles. Recently, Phillips Avenue Diner's waffles were named the best in South Dakota according to Food Network.

Ashlea had the Ranch Burger and it came topped with bacon, onion rings, American cheese, and BBQ sauce. She substituted sweet potato fries.

My selection was the Burger of Champions. You can substitute a chicken breast for any burger, so I had mine with chicken, Applewood bacon, ham, and American cheese. It also comes with a hard-fried egg on top, but I chose to hold that.

Eat local. Some of the best food and atmosphere can be found at local, non-national chain restaurants. Try Phillips Avenue Diner at 121 S. Phillips Avenue and explore downtown Sioux Falls while you're at it.

Check out the menu here and enjoy one of Sioux Falls' iconic restaurants.

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