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SPLASH TIME-Sioux Falls Hydrant Block Parties Begin This Week
We're well into summer and the days ahead are about to get warmer. More opportunities to enjoy the heat outside in Sioux Falls begin this week as Summer Hydrant Block Parties are about to begin. Sioux Falls Hydrant Block Party Is Back. Morningside Park - July 11. Beginning July 11...
10 Billion Passwords Just Got Exposed; Are Yours Among Them?
Time to call Rammstein, cuz we need some angry German screaming right now. In what's being called "the largest password compilation ever", Cybernews researchers have uncovered a giant trove of passwords on a popular hacking forum (those exist?!). It contains 9,948,575,739 unique passwords. Cue Dr. Evil. RockYou2024 Database Exposes Nearly...
Unveiling Toilet Row: A New Era Of Ballpark Luxury
Every fan hates to miss any action on the field when they have to run to the bathroom, but this may be taking it a bit too far. The Lake County Captains, the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, have installed a "Roto-Rooter Row" at their home park right behind home plate. The eight "high-end toilet seats" are obviously not your normal seats.
Luke Bryan Now Has His Own Hospital Wing
Luke Bryan and his family are the proud financial backers of a new hospital wing at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tenn. While that doesn't mean the country singer will be the doctor at your next visit, it does mean more medical care options are now available for those in the area.
Vince Gill Fan Drains Her Savings After Falling For Online Scam
A Vince Gill fan in Massachusetts has fallen prey to an online scam so devastating that it drained her retirement and savings accounts and fractured her relationship with friends and family. In a recent episode of the podcast Scammer Stories, a woman who identifies herself only as Jackie shares her...
100 Best Places to Live: South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota Rankings
More than 30 years ago, Sioux Falls was basking in the glow of being hailed as Money magazine's Best Place to Live in America. What you might not remember from that 1992 list is that Minnesota's Twin Cities also landed in the top five in the nation (#4). Fast forward...
Toby Keith’s Daughter Shares a Birthday Message For Her Late Dad [Photo]
Toby Keith would have turned 63 on Monday (July 8), and his friends and family are celebrating his birthday for the first time since he died on Feb. 5, 2024. The country star's daughter Krystal Keith — who is a country performer in her own right — shared a brief remembrance of him on social media. "Happy Birthday to our Popster," she wrote, alongside a photo of her dad grinning on a baseball field and holding up a card that reads, "Keep Smiling."
Morgan Wallen Made Country Music History in the U.K.
Morgan Wallen just made country music history during his July 4 show at BST Hyde Park in London. The singer performed in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000 people making it the largest country concert ever held in the United Kingdom. Morgan Wallen's Historic Show at BST Hyde Park.
Here Are the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s ‘Truck on Fire’ [Listen]
Carly Pearce is no stranger to cheatin' songs, but in her new single, "Truck on Fire," she breaks out the pyrotechnics. Fans have seen Pearce sing about heartbreak, loss, betrayal and moving on with hits like "What He Didn't Do" and "Never Wanted to Be That Girl," but this time around, she's showing a more vengeful streak. This song could be right up there with the most searing woman-scorned anthems from Miranda Lambert and Carrie Underwood.
Which South Dakota City Is the Fastest Growing?
A lot of people are moving to South Dakota. From 2010 to 2020 the state's overall population grew by almost 9% or about 72,500 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Dakota News Now examined a study by Augustana economics professor David Sorenson which found that people are not only moving to South Dakota, but they are moving around in the state.
Shakopee To Host 2025 Hockey Day Minnesota
The State of Hockey embellishes that handle every year with one of the most anticipated days of the year, second to the opening of walleye fishing, Hockey Day Minnesota. The annual wintertime event began in 2007 in Baudette, Minnesota, and has since found host towns in Duluth, Stillwater, Warroad, Minnetonka, Grand Rapids, and many others where hockey rules for small to large clubs.
Sioux Falls Ramping Up Mosquito Control After Flooding
Mosquitoes are the talk of the town in Sioux Falls after the recent flooding. Every inch of the city is experiencing an overwhelming amount of the pest and because of that, the City of Sioux Falls is ramping up its efforts to control the high volume of mosquitoes. Here's what...
The Best Covers of Toby Keith’s ‘Should’ve Been a Cowboy’
Both country music fans and artists alike were shaken when news broke of Toby Keith's passing on Feb. 5, 2024. The man was a pillar in the genre and left a legacy that extended beyond his music career. Since his death, the world seems to have latched onto his 1993...
The Heartbreaking Reason Bunnie Xo Wasn’t With Her Dad When He Died
Over the past year, fans of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have gotten to know and love her dad, Bill. As he battled Stage IV cancer, Bill moved from Texas to Tennessee to be closer to his daughter and her country superstar husband, and the family documented much of his journey dealing with his illness. He died in May, and given how involved Bunnie had been with his treatment and day-to-day life, some fans were surprised to learn that she wasn't with him when he died.
Wynonna Judd Reveals Vegas Residency With a Little Help From Her Farm
The country legend is celebrating 40 years in country music this year, and to celebrate, she's set for a three-date Las Vegas residency at the city's Venetian Resort. Billed as Wynonna Judd: The Greatest Hits, the three-night affair will feature songs from all eras of her catalog and revisit some of the biggest hits she recorded as one-half of the mother-daughter duo The Judds.
Jelly Roll’s Wife, Bunnie Xo, Reveals When She’s Releasing Her Tell-All Memoir
Since Jelly Roll has been on the country scene, most fans have also been introduced to his wife, Bunnie Xo. If you have learned anything about Bunnie, it's that her life, both past and present, is something out of the pages of a book. Soon, you'll be able to read that book for yourself.
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Ultimate Guide: Sioux Empire Fair 2024 – Concerts, Rodeo, Fun!
As usual, summer in South Dakota is flying by. We just made it through the 4th of July and the next big summer event is coming up quick. The 85th Sioux Empire Fair is coming up in August. All of your favorite parts of fair fun will be at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls: concerts, carnival, rodeo, and FUNNEL CAKES!
Sioux Falls Is at War with Mosquitoes. Different Ways to Ditch the Itch!
In case you haven't noticed, the Sioux Empire is at war right now with the dreaded mosquito!. This summer has to be one of the worst in recent memory for those little bloodsuckers. They are horrible this year given all the precipitation the Sioux Falls area has received so far this summer.
Willie Nelson is All Smiles As He Returns to the Road After Illness [Photo]
Willie Nelson returned to the stage of his traveling Outlaw Music Festival on Sunday night (July 7), playing his second show since returning to the stage after a bout of illness. The 91-year-old country legend has missed eight Outlaw Music Festival dates over the past month due to unspecified health...
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