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Is It Illegal To Wear A Flag Bikini In Minnesota?
It's summertime in Minnesota which means lots of time spent on the water! Can you legally wear a flag swimsuit in Minnesota?. There are over 90,000 miles of lakeshore in Minnesota which is more than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined. That means thousands of miles of beaches for swimming in...
Watch Trey Anastasio Honor Steely Dan With Covers Medley
Phish's Trey Anastasio paid tribute to Steely Dan on Thursday at the band's Songwriters Hall of Fame induction, taking the lead on a medley of two of their beloved hits. You can watch the performance below. Anastasio handled guitar and vocal duties on a funky rendition of "Kid Charlemagne," which...
Jaw-Dropping Videos, Photos Captured Fury Of Minnesota Tornadoes This Week
Northern Minnesota was at the center of the strongest severe weather threat across the entire country on Wednesday, with several tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds leaving their marks across parts of the state. The Storm Prediction Center put a bullseye on Northern Minnesota for June 12, 2024, with the...
Hail No! World Record Sized Hail Stone Dropped in South Dakota
South Dakota can have some pretty epic storms. In fact, the Mount Rushmore State is known to have some of the most powerful thunderstorms in the US. So, it shouldn't be a surprise that a hailstone broke a world record for its size and width in the central part of the state. But where did this record-sized hail drop and in what town?
Minnesota Vacation Bingo Includes 16 Landmarks To Visit
Of all the great places you could choose to visit on your summer vacation in Minnesota keep a lookout for some well-known landmarks and popular destinations that the locals recommend. Your Minnesota vacation this year may include a baseball game at Target Field to see the Minnesota Twins. Maybe a...
GoFundMe Page Created to Help Family of Sioux Falls Shooting Victim
Residents of the Sioux Empire were shocked to hear the news of a triple homicide in southwest Sioux Falls last week. Three people were tragically shot and killed during a house party in the middle of the night at a residence located on South Drexel Drive and West 58th Street. Two other victims also sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the shooting.
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From David Bowie, Paul McCartney and More
The past three months' best reissues and archival releases focus on artists' key albums and the stories behind their creations. This is especially true of new releases by David Bowie, Deep Purple and Billy Idol, whose respective best records are expanded for their anniversaries with demos, alternated versions, outtakes and live tracks.
Big Celebrity Chef Making Special Visit to Sioux Falls School
A big-time celebrity chef is coming to Sioux Falls next week and part of his trip includes a special visit to a local school. Celebrity Chef Paul Wahlberg of the famous Wahlburgers is coming to Sioux Falls at the Hy-Vee grocery store on Marion Road this Monday, June 17th. Now Chef Paul is adding a stop at the CTE Academy.
Listen! South Dakota Native and GB Packer Waege Joins Overtime
Spencer Waege is on to his second NFL team in as many pro seasons, and he joined us on Overtime with Bert Remien for an interview on Thursday. Waege, 25, was recently claimed via waivers by the Packers in late May, and just wrapped up mandatory minicamp in Green Bay.
Watch Complete R.E.M. Lineup Reunite for First Time Since 2007
The complete lineup of R.E.M. delivered their first public performance since 2007 to mark their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night. The quartet delivered just one song – their signature track “Losing My Religion” – at the Marriott Marquee Hotel, New York, NY, which can be seen below.
Which Rock Act Released the Best Two Albums in a Single Year?
It's not uncommon nowadays for rock acts to go long periods of time without releasing albums. In a very different era, however, they would routinely release a pair of albums in a single year. The Beatles did it a trio of times over their first three years alone. The Rolling...
Mark James, ‘Suspicious Minds’ Songwriter, Dead at 83
Mark James, the songwriter known for penning such timeless tracks as “Suspicious Minds,” “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Always on My Mind”, has died at the age of 83. James’ passing was first reported by the Houston Chronicle, who noted he died in his Nashville home on Saturday, June 8.
The Dead Man’s Fingers Fungus Is as Grotesque as It Sounds
There's a fungus among us and it's creeping the internet out. While it sounds like an '80s horror movie or maybe the name of your cousin's garage band, Dead Man's Fingers is actually a mushroom, or fungus, and when it comes to looks, it's not messing around. What Does 'Dead...
South Dakota Capitol Getting New Roof
The South Dakota Capitol Building is getting a much-needed update. For the first time in more than 40 years, the home of state government in Pierre is getting a new roof. Plans call for the rubber on the flat surfaces to be replaced with a new rubber roofing membrane. The low slope and pitched roof surfaces will be replaced with Euroshield Tile, an indestructible rubber slate-looking product.
Gene Simmons Feared He’d ‘Die Alone and a Miserable Old F—‘
Gene Simmons spent decades one of the most notorious womanizers in rock, which is why fans were shocked when the Kiss bassist married his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed in 2011. During a recent appearance on the Steve-O’s Wild Ride podcast, Simmons explained why he finally decided to give up his...
Traffic Headaches Coming to Minnesota Avenue in Sioux Falls
Drivers on one of the busiest streets in Sioux Falls will soon be dealing with not one, but two, potential traffic issues. Starting Monday (June 17), the outside southbound lane on South Minnesota Avenue between Ninth Street and 10th Street will be closed to allow crews to perform concrete repairs.
12 Breweries In Sioux Falls Summer Suds Safari
This will fall in the "Do You Really Need to Ask" category. When is the best time to enjoy a local brew at a Sioux Falls brewery? You can insert your own mental slap and feel free to pass one along to me. 12 Sioux Falls Area Breweries Below. The...
Every State Busting People for Operating Vehicles Without Shoes
You better have those feet covered before heading down the road. Police in at least three states will write you a ticket for driving without shoes. You should know, however, there is a catch to where you can and cannot cruise barefoot. Can You Drive A Car Barefoot?. The short...
Eight Must-Try Foods That Scream ‘South Dakota’!
We have so much delicious food in our great state, but not everyone has tried all the delicacies I will mention in this article. And some South Dakota residents are not fans of all of these. Nevertheless, if you live in our state you should at least try this amazing variety of goodies.
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