Costco coming to Sioux Falls (rooftop, price, shop)

[MJ1986]

Originally Posted by leroyleroux

Ahh, I get it now. When our guard unit used to travel to or through Pierre, that is where we would eat. I'll never forget one day, my chili burger was the last to come out and we were pressed for time. The person dropped it on the floor when handing it to me, then looked at me and asked if I wanted a different one.

lol.. WOW!

[MJ1986]

Originally Posted by DannyBanany

I had a theory paper in school once that if the capital of South Dakota was Chamberlain-Oacoma it'd be a thriving metropolitan area. I got an "A".

You deserved it! I love Chamberlain-Oacoma.

Random South Dakota history:
The town of Ordway, north of Aberdeen, was once a candidate for the then territorial capitol. The town no longer exists. I have relatives in the area, so I've drive past it every once in a while.
Right now, the town site has 1 house, possibly a second. The grain elevator was burned to the ground, I believe.

Sorry, random change of subject... I'm a big SD history buff!

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[DannyBanany]

Not to undermine Pierre, but would anyone be opposed if the capital was moved to Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or even Chamberlain??? I mean Chamberlain at least has the Interstate.

[Jammie]

Originally Posted by DannyBanany

Not to undermine Pierre, but would anyone be opposed if the capital was moved to Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or even Chamberlain??? I mean Chamberlain at least has the Interstate.

I wouldn't be opposed to it, but it'd probably put a huge dent in Pierre's economy.

It seems like they moved it from Yankton to Pierre since it's more centrally located. Guess I've never paid attention when I looked at maps. Is that the way most states do it?

[rjl78]

Originally Posted by DannyBanany

Not to undermine Pierre, but would anyone be opposed if the capital was moved to Sioux Falls, Rapid City, or even Chamberlain??? I mean Chamberlain at least has the Interstate.

The nice thing about Pierre is it is in fact central. So what if its not on the Interstate. There is finally a 4 lane road from I-90 to Pierre. The roads in and out of Pierre are good. It is a 3 hour drive to any corner of the state from Pierre. Pierre also has a good airport and commercial service. That wouldn't be a case if the capitol was moved to Rapid, Sioux Falls, or Chamberlain.

Also considering the amount of money the state would have to spend to move everything. There are about a dozen or more good sized state building needed to fulfill the needs so the state can operate. The cost of construction and relocating everyone would cost far more than the state or its citizens can recover.

[MJ1986]

Originally Posted by Jammie

I wouldn't be opposed to it, but it'd probably put a huge dent in Pierre's economy.

It seems like they moved it from Yankton to Pierre since it's more centrally located. Guess I've never paid attention when I looked at maps. Is that the way most states do it?

Jammie, most actually do... It's funny... Pierre is almost the exact middle of the state.

The exceptions are (some of them)... like Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Wyoming, and Florida. I'm not sure about the smaller northeast states.

[Galt]

I'm a Costco addict. I've been searching for three years for a place to call home, but only those locales within reasonable driving distance to a Costco are under consideration.

If Costco opens in Sioux Falls, maybe they will eventually open one in Rapid City. I wrote to Costco asking if they have any future plans for a Costco in RC and they replied in the negative. I'll move to Rapid City if Costco would come there.

I recently went to a Super Target. They have really nice grocery stores, but they seem to be few and far between.

[DannyBanany]

There is a Costco in Westminster, CO. About 5 hours from Rapid City... if it helps!

[stockwiz]

nice. They actually built one right in my former hometown, of Grafton, WI. I was shocked to hear that. It's amazing the stores that have went in there since I moved to SD 4 years ago.

[Texas to Sioux Falls]

Originally Posted by MJ1986

I've heard from reliable sources (DM me if you want info ) that Costco has officially committed to building a store on the east side of Sioux Falls. The store will be open within 1 1/2 years.
I'm not sure on the specific location, but I'm guessing the Dawley Farm Village shopping district.

Please tell me this is true. I am moving up to Sioux Falls from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Is this a done deal? Where did you find this out? Do you know of any other new chains comming to the area?