What's the best thing about fall and winter? Chili, obviously. And If you're looking to celebrate by having a hefty bowl, you won't have to travel too far to find the best chili in the state, according to one website.

For me, there's nothing better than a big bowl of chili on a cold, wintery day. In fact, it's one of the few things in general that I like about winter. And, in my opinion, the Midwest states make the best chili in the country. You can find a tasty bowl at a bunch of different restaurants around the Sioux Empire, and one lucky diner has the best bowl in the entire state, according to the national website, Mental Floss.

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So where is the Best Chili in South Dakota? On Phillips Avenue, of course!

Phillips Avenue Diner, Sioux Falls
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Mental Floss not only applauds the Diner's retro feel but writes that it's some of the best diner chili you can find anywhere.

Yesterday, when I read that the best bowl of chili in South Dakota was only a few miles away from where I live, I knew what was on the menu for dinner that evening. And I can confirm it's some of the best chili I've ever had!

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As for our neighboring states:

The best bowl of chili in Iowa is at Quinten's Bar and Deli, with locations in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City.

Quinten's Bar and Deli (Google Maps)
Quinten's Bar and Deli (Google Maps)
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In Minnesota, the best chili is found at the Loon Café in Minneapolis.

Loon Cafe in Minneapolis
Loon Cafe in Minneapolis (Google Maps)
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In Nebraska, the best chili is found at the Hi-Way Diner in Lincoln.

Hi-Way Diner in Lincoln
Hi-Way Diner in Lincoln (Google Maps)
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Meet 4 South Dakota- Born Super Scientists

South Dakota has produced its share of famous people over the years. Actors like January Jones and Catherine Bach. Media personalities like Bob Barker and Tom Brokaw. Athletes like Brock Lesnar and Chad Greenway. And don't forget Laura Ingalls Wilder.

But, I want to talk about scientists. The super scientists that South Dakota has produced. Here are four that were born in South Dakota. Their work was important to nuclear physics, computer science, and agriculture; and affects us to this day.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns