Post offices, grocery stores busy Christmas EveKSFYBy Courtney Zieller – email We headed to the downtown Sioux Falls Post Office Saturday. There were a few people sending out some packages to loved ones hoping the gifts get there in time for Christmas. At one point Saturday morning, the lines actually …
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