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Was the Snakmaster the Best Kitchen Invention of All Time?
While I'd love to argue that the '80s and '90s were the golden age of TV sitcoms, it would be a disservice not to acknowledge that it was also the era when "As Seen on TV" infomercials truly revolutionized every aspect of our lives in every room of the house. Fixing things in the garage! Cleaning the bathroom! And perhaps most of all—mastering every task in the kitchen.
What Is a ‘J-turn’ and Why Are More of Them Coming to Minnesota?
Over the years we've had to embrace new terms and new experiences on our roadways—things like roundabouts and more recently the diverging diamond intersections that seem to be popping up everywhere. Well, add this one to your list: the J-turn. But be careful when you're researching exactly what a...
Mysterious Shiny Monolith Has Las Vegas Police Warning Hikers
A brightly shining monolith has seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the mountainous area of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a report of a large, shiny object spotted in a nearby mountain range. An Associated Press report stated a search and rescue team from the department was greeted by a gleaming monolith.
One Question Police Can’t Ask if You Get Pulled Over in Minnesota
Knowing your rights is important, especially regarding potentially stressful interactions with Minnesota Law Enforcement. Surprisingly, there is one question that Police in the North Star State are no longer allowed to ask, yet many drivers have heard it before. "Do You Know Why I Pulled You Over?" That's a phrase...
Why BTO Ditched Their Famous Neon Stage Sign in the Desert
Back in the 70s part of takin' care of business for Bachman-Turner Overdrive meant performing underneath a large steel replica of the band's gear-shaped logo, with flashing lights -- a visual gimmick as heavy as the opening chords of "Not Fragile" or "Four Wheel Drive." The quartet used the prop...
Cultural Heritage: Lakota Language Version Of ‘The Avengers’ Hits Screens
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. You can now watch one of the biggest movies in history in the language of the Lakota people. On June 15th a new dub of the first Marvel Avengers movie, The Avengers, dropped on Disney+. It's in the usual language options on the app. Just like if you were going to watch it in Spanish.
When Are The Sioux Falls Hydrant/Block Parties This Summer
The early summer days are finally heating up in South Dakota. And, across the Sioux Empire it's obvious that we are taking advantage of the nice weather. With hot days ahead Sioux Falls is planning for a big splash in area neighborhoods. Picking July and August when the weather is...
Sioux Falls Man Kidnapped at Gunpoint While Riding Motorcycle
Scary situation over the weekend near downtown Sioux Falls. Dakota News Now is reporting that a man riding his motorcycle was kidnapped at gunpoint on Saturday, (June 15) in a parking lot at the corner of 8th Street and North Dakota Ave. The incident occurred just before 10 PM. According...
Precious Baby Burro Born at South Dakota Custer State Park
There is a lot of excitement happening at South Dakota's biggest park. Custer State Park has something for everyone to enjoy: Camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or just relaxing. The park is also home to many wildlife like the iconic burros. Although the burros are not native to the Black...
Top 20 ’80s Kiss Songs
Kiss started the '80s in free fall and spent the first two years of the decade alienating a staggeringly large portion of the impressive rock music fan base they had built in the '70s by unabashedly chasing even greater mainstream fame. After weathering the departure of their two fellow founding...
Axl Rose, Slash and Dee Snider Guest on New Michael Schenker Album
Axl Rose, Slash and Dee Snider will be among the artists guesting on Michael Schenker’s upcoming album. Due to arrive on Sept. 20, My Years With UFO features 11 classic tracks from across the guitarist’s time with the band. Rose sings on “Love to Love” while Slash contributes...
Superstar Hall of Fame Quarterback Spotted at Iowa Restaurant
It's not every day one of the best quarterbacks who ever played in the NFL visits a small Iowa town. Caddy's Kitchen & Cocktails in Council Bluffs, Iowa received a special visit from "The Sheriff": Two-time Super Bowl Champion, Five-time MVP, and Hall of Fame athlete Peyton Manning. Former Indianapolis...
Minnesota Vikings Rookie an “All-Field Playmaker” Per ESPN
We've reached the point of the offseason in which we can begin to judge a rookie's readiness to make an impact in year 1. The Minnesota Vikings didn't have a tremendous number of picks in this year's draft, but what they lacked in number they made up for in value.
‘Petty Country’ Earns Acclaim From Mike Campbell: Interview
Country music is in the DNA of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' catalog. Decades ago, before the Heartbreakers even existed in their full form, Petty was playing country songs in what he would later describe as "real redneck country" Floridian bars, trying to earn a living as a burgeoning performer.
Boston Celtics Will Raise 18th Championship Banner
BOSTON -- Behind 31 points, 8 rebounds and 11 assists from Jayson Tatum and 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists from Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics blew out the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to win the 2024 NBA Finals, winning a record-setting 18th NBA title on the 16th anniversary of the day they won their 17th championship in this same building.
July 2024 New Music Releases
Deep Purple returns with new music, while expanded reissues offer deep dives into albums by Van Halen, John Lennon and the Police. The list of July new music releases also includes live recordings from Pete Townshend, Styx and Foreigner, among others. Deep Purple's Bob Ezrin-produced =1 is their first LP...
South Dakota Town Ranks In Top 10 Best Run Cities In America
There are over 100,000 cities and towns in the United States and this South Dakota town ranked in the Top 10 on the list of “Best-Run Cities In America”!. According to Wallethub Analyst Cassandra Happe...“The best-run cities in America use their budgets most effectively to provide high-quality financial security, education, health, safety and transportation to their residents.
Viral Travel Hack Could Actually Get You Banned From Your Next Flight
Let's face it, airline travel is awful most of the time. Unless you're doling out the big bucks for first class, you've probably been tempted to seek out some travel hacks on social media. There's just one problem with that. You, of course, can't trust everyone online. Airport Pillow Hack...
Yngwie Malmsteen Announces 40th-Anniversary Tour
Yngwie Malmsteen will embark on a North American tour to commemorate 40 years of his solo career. The trek begins on Sept. 26 in Fort Myers, Florida, and is currently set to run through Nov. 18 in New York City, with more shows to be announced. Kurt Deimer will provide support. More ticketing information will be available at Malmsteen's website. You can see the full list of dates below.
The Decline of Pay Phones in Every State
There were over 2.1 million pay phones in the U.S. at their peak in 1999, but now the technology is mostly relegated to nostalgia. Few wall-mounted pay phones linger in strip malls, and the silver and blue phone booths are mostly gone from the busy streets they once dotted in many parts of the U.S. Pay phones have become so rare that the FCC stopped requiring audits of them in 2018.
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