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Sioux Falls Police Department Shows Off Their ‘Good Boys’
The Sioux Falls Police Department prides itself on the brave men and women who protect our city. But some of their heroes have four legs and a tail!. There are some courageous dogs on the force of the Sioux Falls Police Department and they have been hard at work. K9s train hard and work to be the best to protect the city.
Big Update: Sioux Falls Lions Are Almost Ready to Meet You!
For the first time in 30 years, the Great Plains Zoo is extremely excited to welcome back lions to the zoo and Sioux Falls. Staff at the Great Plains Zoo even provided an exciting update about the progress of these beautiful cats. In a positive update, the Great Plains Zoo...
South Dakota Racing: World of Outlaws Takeover Huset’s Speedway
The world's best drivers are coming to South Dakota this week for a big payout at Huset's Speedway in Brandon. Two days, four races, two six-figure paydays for the the winners. Heading your way!. Race fans will fill the stands for the 2nd annual Huset’s High Bank Nationals that will...
Listen to David Gilmour’s New Single ‘Between Two Points’
David Gilmour has released a new single, a cover of the Montgolfier Brothers' 1999 song "Between Two Points," featuring his daughter Romany Gilmour on vocals and harp. "I've had that song on my playlist since it was released," David Gilmour explained in a press release. "More recently I mentioned it to one or two people: I assumed that it had been a hit, but no one knew it. I asked Romany to give it a go."
Portions of Sioux Falls Recreation Trails to Close Starting Thursday
If you like to frequent the public recreation trail system throughout Sioux Falls, be prepared to encounter some temporary closures in a few areas starting this week. Dakota News Now reports that the city plans to apply a seal coating to specific trail sections over the next several weeks. The entire project will affect about six miles of recreation trails in and around the city.
Gene Simmons Used to ‘Swoop’ on Girls While Older Boys Were Drunk
Gene Simmons recalled how his avoidance of alcohol provided him with the opportunity to “swoop” on girls when he went to parties as a teenager. The Kiss star said he’d never been attracted to drinking – but because other boys his age and older were, he was able to indulge his attraction to women.
Top 10 ’60s Rock Bands
Rock may not have been invented in the ‘60s, but it’s certainly when the genre came into its own. After decades of evolution – pulling influences from blues, jazz, folk, country and soul – rock was finally a living, breathing entity ready to be explored. As such, musicians began to experiment with just how far they could push the burgeoning genre’s boundaries.
Dennis DeYoung Issues Sharp Response to Tommy Shaw
Dennis DeYoung has issued a pointed response to his former Styx bandmate, Tommy Shaw. During a recent interview, Shaw explained how he was able to let go of his “resentment list,” which included long harbored animosity towards DeYoung. The Styx guitarist claimed he had “no hard feelings” towards the band’s former singer, adding that he was “honored to play” the DeYoung-penned song “The Best of Times” during Styx’s shows.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Gets The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift
Families across South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota celebrated all dads, uncles, grandfathers, and father figures on Father's Day this past Sunday. Our Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken took some time to relax with his own family for Father's Day. But one gift from his wife Jill caught him by surprise.
5 Things You Don’t Know About South Dakota’s Only Naked Statue!
1)-The 18-foot tall Statue of David stands in Fawick Park just west of the Big Sioux River on South 2nd Ave. between East 10th and 11th Streets. 2)-The "Statue of David" was given to the city of Sioux Falls by Thomas Fawick in 1971. Fawick is a Sioux Falls Native who made a fortune as an inventor who invented the “Fawick Flyer” automobile that sits in the Old Courthouse museum.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Overnight into Monday For the Sioux Empire
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of southeast South Dakota. The Watch is in effect until 6:00 AM Monday (June 17, 2024). Sioux Falls, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton, and Vermillion are included in the Watch area. A Watch means that conditions are right for...
Gene Simmons Wishes He Had Been ‘More Hard’ on Frehley and Criss
Gene Simmons has reflected upon the original Kiss lineup, declaring he should have been “more hard” on Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. During a conversation with Backstage Pass, Simmons was asked if there was anything he’d change about his legendary career. In response, the Kiss bassist was forthright.
Sioux Falls Diverging Diamond South Dakota Drone Update Video!
Sioux Falls's Diverging Diamond Interchange at 41st and I-29 is almost completed. Check out this cool high-flying drone video of the project!. There are over 150 Diverging Diamond Interchanges in the United States with 80 more under construction. 3 of which are in South Dakota cities including Sioux Falls, Brandon, and Rapid City.
Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota Mosquitoes Love These Colors!
Mosquitoes are awful this summer in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. If you don't want to get massive bug bites don't wear these colors!. If you want to keep these little critters from feasting on you here are the colors you should avoid according to Outbreaknewstoday.com.
One Spot in Minnesota Where it’s 100% Illegal to Take Photos
It's something many of us have done at one point or another, and we probably had no idea it was against the law. Look around the U.S. and you'll find a lot of silly laws that just plain don't make sense. However, there are a few very good reasons why it's illegal to do this in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes.
Iowa’s Abandoned: This Old Dinner Train Still Sits on the Tracks
Not so long ago, passengers could dine on the rails, as this dinner train was once a thriving destination. These days, it's abandoned and mostly a refuge for wild animals and vandals. It appears this train isn't going anywhere anytime soon, as it's been parked in the same spot since...
South Dakota’s Most Dangerous Gang Comes From Out of State
When thinking about notorious gang activity, South Dakota isn't exactly the first place that comes to mind. Chicago, New York City, and Los Angeles hold that distinctive title. However, there is one ill-famed gang that operates within the state's borders, and it originally started in Minnesota. This gang has an...
The Three Most Infamous Cold Cases in Iowa History
The Hawkeye State is littered with an abundance of cold cases that, sadly, remain unresolved to this day. These are three of the most infamous in the state's history; cases that, not only loom large in the state of Iowa, but are known throughout the entirety of the US, and abroad.
Bill Berry’s Regrets Over Leaving R.E.M.
Bill Berry left R.E.M. in 1997, a move he says he "sort of regretted" later. Berry and the other three founding members of R.E.M., Peter Buck, Mike Mills and Michael Stipe, all recently spoke with CBS Mornings (ahead of their first reunion in over two decades), and when asked about having any second thoughts on leaving the band, the drummer said the following: "Of course, I did. That was a weird time for me, and I made it weird for these guys, too."
Iowa’s Best Hidden Gems: Nathan’s Glow-in-the-Dark Trail
One of the Hawkeye State's premier hidden gems is located in the small town of Vinton, where the longest glow-in-the-dark trail in the US can be found. The trail itself is breathtaking but the reason behind its glow is equally so. Nathan's Miles. Nathon Hesson, former City Councilman of Vinton...
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