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Sioux Falls Humane Society Offering Microchipping Clinic
The Fourth of July is coming up quickly and as humans, we love everything about it, the food, the pageantry, and the fireworks. Your pets, on the other hand, are not big fans of the crackles, pops, and booms. Almost one in five pets goes missing after being scared by...
Did You Know Legend Buffalo Bill Once Hung Out In Sioux Falls?
Legendary soldier, scout, lawman, cattle rustler, gunslinger, gambler, and actor Buffalo Bill once hung out in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. According to the Minnehaha County Historical Society, Buffalo Bill Cody brought his famous Wild West Show to Sioux Falls on September 21, 1896. William Frederick Cody, aka Buffalo Bill (1846-1917),...
Top 10 ’90s Kiss Songs
Although Kiss released only three albums during the '90s, it was quite an eventful time for the group. At the start of the decade, the group found themselves in a mirror version of their dilemma in the early '80s. In 1982, after squandering nearly all of their career momentum with questionable trend-chasing albums, they released the masterful Creatures of the Night, which didn't get nearly the attention it deserved. Chastened but determined, Kiss took off their trademark facepaint and clawed their way back to platinum sales and sold-out arenas with a string of successful '80s albums.
AC/DC Gave Us Rock’s Best Drinking Songs: Study
Generations of fans probably knew this already, but science has now confirmed that AC/DC is the top rock band for drinking songs. They notched four of the Top 10 rock songs in a study conducted by whiskey retailer Flask & Barrel, claiming the No. 1 spot with 1990's "Thunderstruck," No. 2 with 1979's "Highway to Hell," No. 4 with 1980's "Back in Black" and No. 8 with "You Shook Me All Night Long," also from 1980.
Minnesota Just Gave Pot Smokers a Big Legal Win
In a recent ruling that has significant implications for drivers across Minnesota, the state Supreme Court has declared that police can no longer use a long utilized tactic to search vehicles. The case at the center of this ruling, State v. Torgerson, involved an incident from July 2021 in Litchfield,...
What Is The Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Issued In Minnesota?
We're probably all guilty of exceeding the speed limit every now and again, right? But you won't believe just how much over the limit this driver was going that got them the fastest speeding ticket ever written in Minnesota!. If you've ever exceeded the speed limit while behind the wheel...
Hear Slash and Erik Gronwall on Michael Schenker’s ‘Mother Mary’
Michael Schenker has recruited Slash and ex-Skid Row singer Erik Gronwall for an updated version of UFO's "Mother Mary," the first single off his upcoming retrospective album My Years With UFO. You can listen to the song below. Originally released in 1975 on UFO's fourth album Force It, "Mother Mary"...
You Choose the South Dakota, Minnesota & Iowa Bucket List Restaurant
What is South Dakota, Minnesota & Iowa's Bucket List Restaurant?. Summer road trips can easily turn into summer food trips. Hit the road and eat your way across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska and discover the best of the best while checking them off your bucket list. South Dakota.
30 of the Highest-Grossing Rock Tours Ever
There's a lot of money in the rock 'n' roll business, and much of it comes from touring. Especially when it comes to high-profile legacy acts performing in stadiums and arenas, the amount of dough a tour can bring in has the potential to enter the hundred millions. This is particularly important in an age where the sale of actual music — via CDs, vinyl and streaming services — isn't as lucrative as in previous decades. These days, it's touring and performing live that supplies artists with the most income.
Billy Joel Offers a Blunt Response When Asked About a New Album
Don't expect a new album after the surprise release of Billy Joel's first new song in nearly 20 years. "Nope!" he bluntly answered, when asked about a larger studio project by Variety. "Who makes albums anymore anyway?" he added. "I think the only person making new albums these days is...
Sizeable Portion of Busy Sioux Falls Street Closing Temporarily
A 15-block stretch of a well-traveled westside Sioux Falls street will be out of commission to drivers for two days later this month. Beginning Monday (June 24) morning, South Sertoma Avenue will be closed from 41st Street to 26th Street. The closure will allow the Sioux Falls Street Division to...
Glenn Hughes Says He’ll Never Talk to Deep Purple Bandmates Again
Former Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes has no interest in reuniting with his old bandmates on account of what he felt to be disrespectful behavior at their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016. In a recent interview with Guitar Interactive, Hughes directed his attention toward Ian Gillan,...
Watch Dazzling Ross Valory Video for Cover of War’s ‘Low Rider': Exclusive Premiere
The fourth video release from Ross Valory's debut solo album All of the Above is a fun cover of War's Top 10 1975 smash "Low Rider." Check out the dazzling exclusive premiere below. Journey's former co-founding bassist says this studio update happened quite organically. "As I had just completed the...
South Dakota, Nebraska WBB to Meet in Sioux Falls in November
Matchups, dates, and times are starting to trickle in for upcoming premier matchups in Men's and Women's college hoops from the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls. On Tuesday, Sanford Sports released a pair of matchups coming up in November involving the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Nebraska Women's Basketball team will take...
UPDATE: Two Baby Burros Born at South Dakota Custer State Park
Custer State Park in South Dakota has double the reason to celebrate this week! Another adorable baby burro was born yesterday morning (Tuesday, June 18th). These cute additions to the Custer State Park are a wonderful surprise for park officials and visitors! You never know what hidden South Dakota gem you'll find next.
New Speed Limit Issued On Iowa Great Lakes!
You will need to slow your boat way down on these Iowa lakes!. According to Dakota News Now powerful storms struck the Iowa Great Lakes region over the weekend with fierce winds and heavy rains that left a trail of damage across the area. In response to the aftermath of...
Is This the Worst Road in Iowa?
Let me preface this by saying I have not driven down every road in Iowa. I've driven down many, especially for being in the state for just a tick over two years. I've been everywhere like Hank Snow, from Clear Lake to Dubuque, Clinton to the Quad Cities, Ottumwa to Marquette. I have enough Hawkeye driving experience to make this declaration:
How Selfie Obsessed Are We in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota?
One of the best things to come with the emergence of smartphone technology is the ability to have a camera with you everywhere you go to capture all of life's great moments as they happen. But there's also a huge downside to having easy access to a camera. Selfies. You...
The Long and Winding Saga of John Lennon’s Missing Wristwatch
Switzerland's Supreme Court is set to decide if a priceless watch given to John Lennon by Yoko Ono will be returned to the late Beatles legend's widow. She claims the Patek Philippe 2499 was stolen by a since-fired chauffeur, while an unnamed Italian national says he legally purchased the item. "To me, if anything, the watch is just a symbol of how dangerous it is to trust," son Sean Lennon tells The New Yorker.
The Top Trending Celebrity in the U.S. Probably Isn’t Who You Think
A new study by BetMGM Casino has uncovered the top trending celebrity in every U.S. state in 2024 using Google Trends data. The most-searched celeb was the top trending entertainer in 13 states, while celebrities like Taylor Swift were only at the top in two states (Kansas and Missouri). Katy...
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