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What Does It Mean When You See A Cardinal In Minnesota?
The State Bird of Minnesota is the Common Loon. But the bright red Northern Cardinal holds a very special meaning to many folks. In Native American tradition the Cardinal symbolizes devotion, loving relationships, courtship, and monogamy. Some tribes view Cardinals as harbingers of rain, others associate these birds with good...
Deep Purple and Yes Announce 2024 North American Tour
Deep Purple and Yes will team up for a North American summer tour. The trek begins on Aug. 14 in Hollywood, Florida, and concludes on Sept. 8 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday. you can see the full list of dates below. Deep...
One Year with the Cutest Sioux Falls Police Officer In Town
Whenever Sioux Falls police officers are stressed at work, they always visit their favorite co-worker at the office. He's full of energy and always saying hello to everyone he sees. Leo the golden retriever pup has been a member of the City of Sioux Falls Police Department for one year!...
Blue Oyster Cult, ‘Ghost Stories': Album Review
Blue Oyster Cult has kept busy this decade, releasing their first new studio album since 2001 in 2020 and issuing live records recorded at various tour stops this century. They've also remained on the road nonstop since their 1972 debut album. All this has made them one of the most reliable legacy acts of the 21st century, with co-founders Eric Bloom and Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser still fronting the band.
Twisted Sister Reunion Offers Soon Unrefusable, Says Dee Snider
Dee Snider said the offers Twisted Sister is receiving to reunite have become close to impossible to reject. The singer admitted the surviving band members had begun “very general discussions” about how new shows might be presented, and speculated on why the group is facing such demand to get back together.
City in Iowa Ranks #8 For Worst Allergies in U.S.
Allergy season is here and if you've spent any amount of time in the Hawkeye State, you know it can be brutal on some of its residents. Claritin, Benadryl and every other remedy known to man is flying off the shelves this time of year, and for good reason. Because, as it turns out, Iowa is one of the worst states for allergies in the entire US.
Sanford Football Camp Coming with Amazing Lineup in Sioux Falls
Sanford Sports is known very well in our area and around the region for putting together top-notch training, experiences, and programs for athletes of all ages. Coming up in May, the Sanford Sports Academy will be hosting a High School QB/WR football camp with an impressive lineup of special guests.
Names Released for a Possible Record 2024 Hurricane Season – is Your Name on the List?
Word is that the 2024 Hurricane season could be one for the record books. Or at least a busy and messy season. Hurricane season in North America runs from June 1 until November 30. Forecasters are saying that record-warm water in the Atlantic Ocean and La Niña could lead to...
Little Feat Announces Expanded ‘Feats Don’t Fail Me Now’ Reissue
Little Feat will release an expanded version of their 1974 album Feats Don't Fail Me Now on June 14. The three-CD set will include a remastered version of the original LP and discs dedicated to outtakes, rarities and live performances from the era. The "Deluxe Edition" of the band's fourth...
40 Years Ago: How Steve Perry Pieced Together ‘Oh Sherrie’
Steve Perry songwriting collaborator Randy Goodrum describes "Oh Sherrie" in the 2024 band biography Journey: Worlds Apart as "a perfect combination of all the moving parts working as they should – band, singer, production, melody and lyrics. It's a perfect record, in my opinion." The song's beginnings, however, were...
Bummer…’Heartbroken’ Sioux Falls Cookie Shop Closing
A locally-owned Sioux Falls cookie store is feeling bittersweet these days. Cookie Co. Sioux Falls, SD made the difficult announcement the store will be closing its doors at the end of April. Cookie Co. is a national chain cookie establishment. The sweet shop just called Sioux Falls home in February...
Listen to Bob Dylan Perform With Jimmie Vaughan at Tour Closer
Bob Dylan brought out a guest guitarist for the final show of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour: Jimmie Vaughan. The concert took place on Saturday evening in Austin, Texas. Dylan introduced Vaughan, who replaced Doug Lancio, just before the band broke into "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight." Vaughan stayed on stage for three more songs, "My Own Version of You," "Crossing the Rubicon" and "To Be Alone With You," before Lancio returned.
Feeling Lucky? Major Iowa Powerball Ticket Wins Big Money
It's not easy winning to win the lottery. Heck, it's almost impossible. But it does happen to very lucky South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota people who purchase these life-changing tickets. The Powerball Jackpot drawing occurs every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday evening. On Saturday night, the $1.33 billion prize was considered...
Lou Gramm Still Thinks Mick Jones Was ‘Dishonest’ in Song Dispute
Former Foreigner singer Lou Gramm admitted he still holds a grudge towards Mick Jones over the disputed songwriting credits on their hit song “I Want to Know What Love Is.”. "It's very difficult, because we worked our tails off together, writing most of those songs," Gramm explained during an...
Discover Your Next Career In South Dakota This Week
You can start updating your resume and put a shine on your shoes for the next hiring events in South Dakota. Yankton, Rapid City, and Aberdeen will host potential employees to fill positions this month. Find Your Next Career In South Dakota. Hire the Hills. Live and work surrounded by...
Little Big Town & Sugarland Coming to Sioux Falls!
We have another exciting country concert coming to Sioux Falls at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls!. Little Big Town is returning to the Sioux Empire on Friday, November 15th! But they aren't coming alone. Another huge country duo is joining them on stage!. The iconic country duo...
Iowa’s 3 Most Infamous Unsolved Murder Cases
Iowa is a place known for its serene sunsets and tight-knit communities, however, the Hawkeye State is also home to some of the most disturbing murders and puzzling disappearances in U.S. history. Here are three of the most infamous. The Evansdale Murders: Nearly twelve years ago, in the summer of...
Former Wallflowers Guitarist Michael Ward Dead at 57
Michael Ward, former guitarist for the Wallflowers, has died at the age of 57. The news was confirmed via the Wallflowers' social media. "With love and gratitude the Wallflowers say farewell to the great and singular Michael Ward," their post read. "Michael's role and talents will forever remain a crucial part of the band's history. His contributions to music began before his time with the Wallflowers and continued long after his time with the band. Listening to Thin Lizzy on a sorrowful day. Rest now Mike. Much love to his family and his two children."
Explore These Iconic Minnesota Bridges In The Twin Cities
There are around 25 bridges throughout the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota metro that allow you to walk or roll across the Mississippi River and Minnesota River. A few are only used by the railroad. Others have their own historical prominence. Discover The Bridges of Minneapolis & St. Paul. The...
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