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13 North American Amusement Parks Growing the Most in Popularity
Heart-pounding thrill rides, tasty treats, unique attractions—who doesn't love a trip to an amusement park? In fact, our universal (pun intended) love for amusement parks stretches back much further than you might expect: all the way to 1583. That's when the world's oldest amusement park, Bakken, opened in Denmark.
Three Shot and Killed in Centerville, Suspect Arrested
A Centerville man is in custody after allegedly killing three people in the small South Dakota town Monday night (May 27). 64-year old Jay Ostrem has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder in connection with the shooting deaths of three people in a Centerville residence at about 10:00 PM.
The 10 Ways You’ll Probably Die in South Dakota
Chances are that if you're reading this, you are alive. If you are, in fact, NOT alive, chances are you died from one of South Dakota's top 10 causes of death. True crime fans may be disappointed with the list of the top 10 causes of death in South Dakota because they are not all that flashy. They are all the usual suspects for people living today. We got cancer, heart disease, and COVID-19 leading the list of killers.
Sioux Falls Trucker Hauls for Rolling Stones Tour
May 13th was a typical Monday for Truck Driver Danny Harris of Sioux Falls. Monday is the day a lot of truckers learn of their upcoming scheduled loads for the week. Danny's dispatcher told him he needed to be in Seattle Washington on Thursday, May 16th, for a BIG MOVE! Dan was to report to Lumen Field in Seattle, where the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL play.
Why Randy Bachman Is Selling His ‘American Woman’ Guitar
Randy Bachman was having severe back pain. His doctor told him that the solution was to stop playing guitar. The main offender was the 1959 Les Paul Standard he’d used to write and record “American Woman” with the Guess Who. “That’s not going to happen,” he immediately...
W.A.S.P. to Play Their First Album in Full on 2024 Fall Tour
W.A.S.P. will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut by performing the album in full and in order on their fall 2024 Album ONE Alive tour. The 39-city tour will kick off Oct. 26 in San Luis Obispo and conclude Dec. 14 in Los Angeles. Death Angel and Unto Others will support W.A.S.P. on all dates, except as noted below. Ticket presales begin on May 29th at 10 a.m. local time, you can get more information at WASPnation.com.
Dead and Company Add Six More Shows to Sphere Residency
Dead & Company have added six more shows to their 2024 residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas. They'll now play concerts on Aug. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. You can view a complete list of show dates – with the newly added ones in bold — below.
Watch Kiss’ Tommy Thayer Perform on the Wild Things’ New Song
Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer joins the Wild Things in the video for their new song "Breaking Madonna." The guitarist performs alongside the up-and-coming UK band on top of a tour bus driving down through West Hollywood. You can see the video below. "It was a thrill to rock 'Breaking Madonna'...
Jane’s Addiction Announces 2024 Tour
The original members of Jane's Addiction have announced a 2024 tour, marking the first time all four members have played together in 14 years. The band will start the co-headlining tour with fellow 1980s alternative-rock band Love & Rockets on Aug. 9 in Las Vegas and conclude the run on Sept. 29 in St. Louis.
South Dakota Town Is Home To The States Oldest Hamburger Shop
For nearly a century, this beloved hamburger establishment in South Dakota has been delighting patrons with its iconic burgers. Nick's Hamburger Shop in Brookings where you can "Buy 'em by the bag" is South Dakota's Oldest Hamburger Restaurant. Nick's website states, “On South Dakota State University’s Hobo Day Nov. 2,...
Grateful Dead Members Pay Tribute to Longtime Fan Bill Walton
Members of the Grateful Dead have paid tribute to the late Bill Walton on social media. Walton, an NBA Hall of Famer, broadcasting star and longtime Deadhead, passed away on May 27. The very first Dead concert Walton went to was in 1967 when he was 15 years old —...
Detour Ahead! Sioux Falls Kicks Off Even More Road Construction
Tis the season for road construction, and in case you haven't noticed already, the city of Sioux Falls is like one great big orange cone at the moment. The city has several major road construction projects underway right now, and a few more just got added to the list as of Tuesday, (May 28).
Mouth-Watering South Dakota Food Truck Coming to You Soon
Sioux Falls food truck season is here and there's something for everyone to enjoy. But one new Sioux Falls food truck showcases greasy, fried food, especially corndogs. The Corndog Company is the newest Sioux Falls food truck to try this summer. This "corny" food truck from The Corndog Company is the first truck to call Sioux Falls home.
Renowned Sioux Falls Ice Cream Shop Announces Major Changes
A popular Sioux Falls ice cream just announced some major shakeups are happening to local storefronts. Stensland Family Farms in Sioux Falls confirmed they will close most of their city shops. But why would the notable Sioux Falls ice cream spot close without warning?. Stensland Family Farms is a local...
Sting Kicks Off 3.0 Trio Tour: Set List, Videos
Sting launched his Sting 3.0 trio tour in Dresden, Germany, on Saturday, delivering a 22-song set. Accompanied by longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, he performed Police classics alongside a selection of tracks from across his solo career. The show opened with four Police numbers – “Voices Inside...
This Small Town Drive-In has the ‘Best Cheeseburger’ In South Dakota
Burgers are my absolute weakness. Every so often, I crave a cheeseburger. It's like a little treat for me. I savor every last bite. There is always a burger for everyone to sink their teeth into in the Sioux Empire. No one can resist a perfectly cooked burger, a lightly buttered bun, the melty cheese, slathered with ketchup and mustard, and topped with crisp lettuce and tomato, especially from this tiny South Dakota drive-in.
Jon Bon Jovi: ‘No Great Overtures’ About Richie Sambora Return
Jon Bon Jovi recalled the shock of Richie Sambora’s unexpected departure from Bon Jovi and said the guitarist had made “no great overtures” about returning. Sambora simply failed to show up for a show in Canada in April 2013, leaving the band to continue with Phil X in his place. In recent months Sambora has talked about the possibility of a reunion – especially if Bon Jovi’s voice issues are resolved and he’s able to tour again.
Eagles Live Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Live albums tend to arrive at significant moments for the Eagles. They released Eagles Live mere months after their first era ended. They released Hell Freezes Over to herald the beginning of their second. Joe Walsh issued a live project that capped the period just before he joined the group and another just after their initial split. The Eagles also confirmed their modern-era lineup with Live from the Forum MMXVIII after Glenn Frey's sudden death.
Donating Blood To Save Lives In South Dakota
As our communities grow the need for blood donations also grows. South Dakota blood donors for the most part are older, over the age of 60. According to research provided by the Community Blood Bank, 62% of the population is eligible to donate blood. But surprisingly the number that does is extremely low, only 3%.
National Hamburger Day Restaurant Free Stuff and Deals
It's National Hamburger Day and that means free stuff and deals at restaurants in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. National Hamburger Day falls on May 28th each year which puts it after the biggest burger-eating holiday of the year...Memorial Day. If you didn't get your fill of burgers over the...
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