Over 1,000 Days, South Dakota Dog Waits for 'Perfect Person'

There is a South Dakota furry friend who has been longing for his second chance longer than anyone could ever imagine. This dog gives the word "waiting" a new definition.

This is Chimichurri Sauce, otherwise known to some as "Chimi." We've mentioned him before. Chimi is an older dog praying for what seems to be the impossible...a new home.

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Almost Home Canine Rescue (via Facebook)

Chimi has been waiting for his second chance for 1,028 days...that's almost three years of hoping someone will notice Chimi and take a chance on him. Staff at Almost Home Canine Rescue say in a Facebook post that they "can't figure out why" is hasn't found his "perfect person." This hurts my heart so much.

He is a "sweet, gentle" soul who only wants love in his life. Is that too much to ask from a loving best friend?

This laid-back guy is all about the simple things in life: naps in a cozy spot, snacks whenever possible, and casual walks with his favorite people. He’s the definition of easygoing and would love nothing more than a quiet home where he can relax and be loved.

Chimi is still with his foster family in Jackson, Minnesota. He's been the ages of 6-8 years-old. He's great with kids and other dogs.

Almost Home Canine Rescue (via Facebook)

He will love you the moment he meets you.

Normally, when I write stories about pet adoption, I would take myself out of the equation. My family doesn't have the space right now for a four-legged friend. But I can guarantee that if we had a proper space for Chimi, we would take him in a heartbeat. He deserves his "fur-ever" home. You can learn more about Chimi here.

Chimi will make any family happy. We need to help Chimi and give he the homecoming he deserves. He's ready to come home.

The 10 Most Redneck Towns in South Dakota

Are you a 'Redneck?' I guess to some people, all of us in South Dakota are rednecks.

If we use the Jeff Foxworthy Scale of Redneckeness, I have, in fact, been too drunk to fish. So by definition, I am a redneck. And so are many people I know.

Not that being from the country is a bad thing, and it can be fun to poke fun at ourselves.

With that in mind, we found that the folks at RoadSnacks put together a list that claims 'These Are The 10 Most Redneck Cities In South Dakota.'

What is a Redneck?

The dictionary says that a redneck is someone "...who lives in a small town or in the country, especially in the southern U.S., who typically has a working-class job, and who is seen by others as being uneducated and having opinions and attitudes that are offensive."

Well, a few things. First, South Dakota isn't THAT kind of 'south.' We're to the south of North Dakota, but to the north of 'The South.'

Plus that definition sounds awful mean and serious. I thought we were having fun here.

RoadSnacks leaned into the funny, Jeff Foxworthy-based version of a redneck. Then they rounded up select data on places in SD to determine their rankings. RoadSnacks Redneck Criteria:

Small towns
Least amount of high school graduates
Number of bars per city
Number of mobile home parks per capita
Number of tobacco stores per city
Number of places to get fishing gear
Number of guns and ammo stores per city
Walmarts, Bass Pro Shops, and dollar stores nearby

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

The Remaining Drive-In Theaters In South Dakota

If you were born last century...you know, in the nineteen hundreds (ugh)...you may have spent a summer evening in the car watching movies. I don't mean on your phone, I mean at the drive-in movie theater!

If you were in Sioux Falls in the 1970s and '80s you may remember seeing Jaws and Indiana Jones at The East Park or the Starlite Drive-In. Both drive-ins opened just after World War 2.

The East Park didn't make it out of the '70s, closing in 1978. The Starlite survived long enough to see the birth of home video, closing in 1985.

FLASHBACK: Remember the East Park and Starlite Drive-in Theaters in Sioux Falls?

Drive-in movies had a bit of a resurgence during the pandemic. They were a way to go out and do something social without getting out of your car.

If you tried one during that time, or you remember the fun of a warm summer evening watching movies on that giant screen there are still places in South Dakota and around Sioux Falls you can do it.

Gallery Credit: Ben Kuhns

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