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Part of 41st Street in Sioux Falls Closing Temporarily
Some drivers in southwestern Sioux Falls will be looking for an alternative route next week. Beginning Monday June 10), West 41st Street will be closed to through traffic west of Ellis Road. Construction crews will be working on new utilities at the South Lana Drive intersection. Weather permitting, the project...
6 Sioux Empire Students Get $1,000 Scholarship for Volunteering
Many people are doing so many great things to help others throughout the Sioux Empire, and so many of these folks are younger individuals. recognized 6 students in the Sioux Falls area for their contributions to their respective communities by awarding each student a $1,000 scholarship with their Levo Cares Program.
Futuristic Lakeside Iowa Home On The Market For Insane Price
If you have a big wallet, one of the most expensive homes in Iowa could be yours. This Iowa property is truly a home of the future. This home is located in Okoboji and sits on a hill on West Okoboji Lake. It's prime-time real estate if you love being on the water in one of Iowa's top vacation hot spots.
Rock’s 40 Most Fascinating Pre-Fame Jobs
It's a warning made to many young, aspiring rock stars: don't quit your day job. But launching a career in show business doesn't usually happen overnight and it rarely happens for free. The money required for those beginning stages has to come from somewhere, right? And for those who are really serious about making the big time, chances are some less-than-thrilling, poor-paying and maybe even disgusting jobs will have to be taken.
Cute Video Captures Minnesota Black Bear Playing In Sprinklers
Finding black bears in northern Minnesota is common. But it's not every day you find a Minnesota black bear playing like a little kid. It's fun to remember the days as children running through sprinklers to beat the heat. One Minnesota black bear was caught in an adorable video discovering sprinklers for the first time.
Notable Minnesota Vikings Wideout Changing Position to Tight End
The Minnesota Vikings have without a doubt some of the most talented pass catchers in all of the NFL. They are loaded at wide receiver, and it starts with the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history as of this week, Justin Jefferson. Minnesota has a total of three former first-round...
Former South Dakota, SDSU Assistant Coach Jewett Lands at Creighton
Mike Jewett has been a longtime assistant basketball coach in our area, spending time with both South Dakota State and most recently with USD. Now, following the coaching change down in Vermillion, the Augustana alum has a new coaching home. After spending just one year with the Coyotes under Coach...
A South Dakota ‘Rant’ on the Pesky Tiny Gnats!
My skin is crawling. Just thinking about writing about something so small shouldn't intimidate anyone. If I close my eyes I can almost feel one crawling up my nose right now, or hear the sound of those tiny wings as one crawls in my ear. And really, really what is the infatuation with hair that has been cropped close to the head, what is the need to be near or on my head during the summer months?!
Saturday is Another Free Park Day in Minnesota
As we’re starting to think about the weekend, what do you have planned? If you’re trying to decide, maybe this will help you make up your mind. Saturday is another Free Park Day in Minnesota. Each of the parks in the state will have free admission all day.
World’s Only Corn Palace Festival Fantastic Fun!
This South Dakota summer tradition draws people in from all over our state for a lot of reasons, the entertainment, the food, the carnival, the vendors and so much more. It is a celebration of the redecoration of the World's Only Corn Palace every year. This year's Corn Palace Festival...
Cyndi Lauper on ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ Movie: ‘It Sucked’
Cyndi Lauper was far from thrilled when her 1983 smash "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" was turned into a movie. The 1985 romantic comedy of the same name starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, with Parker's character vying to win a spot on a popular dance show against her father's wishes.
Dakota News Now Free Friday Fun On The Plaza With KKRC!
Join News Goddess Beth Warden, Meteorological Majesty Aaron Doudna from Dakota News Now along with Friday Food Freeloaders Ben & Patty from the KKRC Morning Show for Fridays on the Plaza!. Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dakota News Now hosts musicians from across the region along with...
“The Funniest Lady on Instagram” is Coming to Minnesota
I'm not on Instagram that much, but one of the people I follow is a great comedian. I like to follow people like this, because whenever you need a pick-me-up, this type of content is always there to do just that. If you are not familiar with Celeste Barber, I...
Prince’s Sister Recalls Their Evasive Final Conversations
Prince spent his final days trying to avoid talking to his sister about his health, she revealed. Tyka Nelson, 64, was his only full sibling, while they shared five half brothers and sisters. In a new interview with the Star Tribune she recalled her last interactions with him before his death on April 21, 2016.
Caitlin Clark Joins Michael Jordan in New Gatorade Ad [WATCH]
Gatorade has brought back two things in its latest ad that they know work. Colored sweat and Michael Jordan. And they've thrown in Caitlin Clark for good measure. Gatorade revived its classic "Is it In You" campaign this week with a new commercial that has colorful beads of sweat running down the faces of athletes like Caitlin Clark, Josh Allen, Jason Tatum, A'Ja Wilson, and more. Adage reports that the iconic colorful sweat first appeared in a commercial for Gatorade in 1998. Michael Jordan, who starred in those original commercials, narrates the new ad.
6 Great Life Tips From Wisconsin’s 107-Year-Old Skydiving Man
One Midwestern man isn't letting age slow him down at all. I've always been a fan of living life to the fullest and so has this guy. Al Blaschke was determined to make retirement fun for himself. And he's definitely succeeded. Most recently, according to NBC Chicago, the 107-year-old went...
Watch Eddie Van Halen Jam With Leslie West in Newly Surfaced Video
Previously unreleased footage of a jam session between Eddie Van Halen and Mountain's Leslie West has surfaced online, courtesy of Lightyear Entertainment. The six-string showcase took place at the Hollywood House of Blues on Aug. 10, 2002, where both guitar legends tore through Mountain's 1970 track "Never in My Life." You can watch the performance, along with an interview with West in which he discusses his friendship with Van Halen, below.
3 Fisher-Price Adventure People Sets We All Wanted
You may have caught our recent nostalgic "rabbit hole dive" on some of our favorite Fisher-Price Little People sets. It seems we've struck a chord, as many of you responded with fond memories, saying things like, "Oh wow, those were the best!" and some of you likely headed to eBay to buy some for ... your nephew. That's it, your nephew. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello Endure Rainy Tour Opener: Video
Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello launched their tour together on Sunday, June 2, with a rain-soaked concert in Troutdale, Oregon. Costello was the first main act to take the stage, greeted by devoted fans who wouldn't let a few inches of rain keep them away. Backed by his longtime band, the Imposters, the English singer rocked through a bevy of material from throughout his career.
End of an Era: 80s Legend Bids Farewell with Minnesota Show
If you're looking for a night of 80s nostalgia, spend a night with this iconic artist one last time before they quit touring forever. She was the first female artist to achieve four top-five hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with a debut album, and it's not Madonna. The album was She's So Unusual, and it featured the hits 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun', 'Time After Time', 'She Bop', and 'All Through the Night', of course I'm talking about Cyndi Lauper.
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