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South Dakota Has Two Of Worst Tourist Traps in America
So what is the difference between a tourist attraction and a tourist trap? It has been described as the level of disappointment you feel after you plan a whole trip around something, only to be let down by the experience. Tourist attraction = Good. Tourist trap = Not so good.
Steve Hackett Isn’t Sorry He Left Genesis
Steve Hackett has been celebrating his tenure in Genesis with full-album performances of the '70s-era triumphs like Foxtrot. Despite their subsequent split, he looks back fondly on the music they made together, describing it as a "golden era." "There's no doubt about the camaraderie of a band when everyone is...
Minnesota Wild Draft Position Announced in NHL Draft Lottery
The Minnesota Wild had it all in the 2023-24 season. A disappointing start, a coach firing, a coach hiring, and an overall mixed bag of results. The team had bright moments and bad moments, and narrowly missed out on the postseason that continues now in early May. The Wild finished...
4th Ranked Augustana Smashes 5-HRS In NSIC Opener
Ryan Clementi had a career day to power the Augustana Vikings to a 19-3 victory over Concordia St. Paul at BNC Field in the opening round of the NSIC Tournament on Wednesday. The Vikings put up six runs in the 2nd inning, 7 in the 3rd, 5 in the 5th, and one more in the 8th inning.
Concert News: Josh Gracin Coming To South Dakota This Fall
South Dakota is pretty lucky to have so many fantastic concerts each year. Now there's another must-see South Dakota show you don't want to miss. The Turner County Charity Youth Pheasant Hunt is excited to welcome country singer Josh Gracin to the 20th Annual concert event!. The Turner County Charity...
‘The Fray’ Set to Play the 2024 Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls
A band that experienced a great deal of chart success in the mid-2000s is coming to Sioux Falls later this summer to perform. Denver, Colorado's very own "The Fray" is coming to play the Sioux Empire Fair this August. Best known for their songs "How To Save a Life", "Over...
Have You Visited One Of South Dakota’s Most Wonderful State Parks?
Hundreds of years ago this majestic South Dakota State Park was home to thousands of plains Indians!. Before Good Earth State Park At Blood Run was dedicated it had been more than 40 years since South Dakota had a new State Park. This Sioux Falls green space is a gem!...
The Tears for Fears Song That Was Inspired by Don Henley
Tears for Fears were working on material for what would become their second album, 1985’s Songs from the Big Chair. Indirectly, Don Henley provided an important piece of inspiration. As bassist and vocalist Curt Smith reveals, the band was in a familiar spot, where their record label was interfering...
Do You Remember The Biggest South Dakota Stories Of All Time?
It's not every day that South Dakota makes national headline news. But when it does, it's always a shocking story that instantly circles the internet. Lately South Dakota has been in the news thanks to Governor Kristi Noem's book "No Going Back: The Truth on What's Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward." She recounts the time she shot and killed her 14-month-old puppy named Cricket and the family billy goat. There were even false stories written in the book about Governor Noem's meetings with world leaders.
Richie Sambora Regrets That He Didn’t Quit Bon Jovi Earlier
Richie Sambora only has one regret regarding his exit from Bon Jovi. The guitarist, who abruptly quit the band in 2013 to spend more time with his family, was a recent guest on The Allison Hagendorf Show. When asked what he would change about his departure from Bon Jovi if he could go back in time, Sambora was forthright.
32 Songs the Rolling Stones Have Rarely Played Live
When you have six decades' worth of music, inevitably, some songs are just not going to make the set list very often. With over two dozen albums to their name, equating to some 400 plus songs, the Rolling Stones have plenty of options to choose from, but the reality is that some numbers have only been performed a handful of times over the years. Some, in fact, haven't been performed ever.
Bon Jovi and Me in Nashville, Tennessee: Win a Trip to Meet the Band in the Music City
Celebrate with Bon Jovi at the release party for the band’s new album, Forever, on release day. You’ll be able to embark on a “Legendary” three-day, two-night adventure to Nashville, Tennessee where you’ll meet the band!. Snap a pic for your socials– talk about “Forever”–share...
Real ID Deadline: What It Means for South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota
Stop me if you've heard this one before. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has set a deadline for all of us to have a Real ID-compliant driver's license in order to be able to board commercial airline flights within the United States, access certain federal buildings, and enter nuclear facilities.
Richie Sambora: If Jon Bon Jovi’s Voice Comes Back ‘I’ll Go Play’
Former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora says he’s open to returning to the group if Jon Bon Jovi’s health improves to the point he’s able to tour again. Sambora abruptly left the band in 2013 to focus on his family. He was replaced by Phil X, who has remained in the band ever since. Meanwhile, Bon Jovi underwent a procedure in 2022 to alleviate loose vocal cords that were hindering his singing ability. The rocker is still recovering, a process he's admitted is taking longer than expected.
Can You Identify These Popular Family Pets? It’s Harder Than You Think.
Whether we agree with it or not, small pets are frequently one of the initial steps parents take to teach kids about responsibility. When there's a living, breathing, and often very cuddly creature sharing the household with them, children naturally become involved in ensuring that the animal thrives and lives its best life.
Biggest Fish Ever Caught in South Dakota?
How many times have you heard a friend brag about the size of fish they caught? As time goes on, the fish always seems to get bigger and bigger, right? But in this case, the fish really was that big, and we have the stats to back it up. How...
Vermillion Hosting Brand New Film Festival This Fall
Vermillion will become the epicenter of the South Dakota film world this September when the Vortex Film Festival comes to life!. Movie lovers and filmmakers are all invited to the Coyote Twin Theater in Vermillion, to celebrate regional filmmaking from September 20th through 22nd. The Vermillion Cultural Association (VCA) is...
Watch Noel Gallagher Perform With the Black Keys in London
Noel Gallagher made a guest appearance at the Black Keys' concert in London on Tuesday evening, performing two songs from the Keys' latest album, Ohio Players. The former Oasis songwriter joined the duo for "Only Love Matters" and "On the Game," both of which he helped co-write. You can view...
Hear Carmine Appice’s New Version of ‘Evil’ With Dee Snider
Legendary drummer Carmine Appice is back with a new Cactus album, Temple of Blues - Influences & Friends, which will be released on June 7. The all-star affair includes guest appearances from a variety of musicians who were influenced by the Long Island band. You can watch a video below...
Rock’s 20 Best Four-Album Runs
All it takes is one classic album for an artist to rank among the pantheon of greats. Two back-to-back classics, and you can consider yourself lucky. Three in a row, and you were born under a good sign. But when you start talking about Rock's Best Four-Album Runs, you're dealing...
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