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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, located in the northeastern part of the state, adjacent to the Minnesota border, and is the county seat of Lincoln County. The city is named for the view of the waterfalls on the Missouri River created by the Sioux Falls Dam (Gavins Point Dam), which is not a natural waterfall, but is still an iconic landmark in the area for the majestic view of the water that is created when the dam is released. As a regional economic center, Sioux Falls is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, and is well served by commercial and educational facilities. The city's many parks, such as Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum and Falls Park, offer both natural beauty and recreation. The city's population has continued to grow in recent years, making it one of the Midwest's newest cities to live in, thanks to its low cost of living, livability, and proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Minneapolis.