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Siouxland Observed #9: What plot of land does this photo show?

Gary Dickson

Area people should have a pretty good idea of where this photo was taken and what it shows. Some folks have really gotten their knickers in a knot over it. Or how it is going to be paid for. Or how long parts of it will be. Or what size units of dirt will be. Personally, I just thought the sun and clouds looked mighty pretty that afternoon when I was nosing around, so I stopped to take a photo with my cellphone. Continue reading Siouxland Observed #9: What plot of land does this photo show?

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Siouxland Observed #4: Where is this sign?

Gary Dickson

Here’s another object on a landmark you’ve probably driven by hundreds of times, but never paid much attention to. That is unless you’re a fisherman/woman. The proprietor of the business that put up this sign proudly claims, “If our minnows were any fresher, you’d have to slap them.” I don’t know about that. It seems a little far-fetched to me. Besides, the Tiny Fish Rights League would likely protest outside the shop if the owner or anyone else tried to slap a minnow there. Such a fish story. Continue reading Siouxland Observed #4: Where is this sign?