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Kwik Trip Just Called Out This Popular Country Star
He's one of the biggest names in country music and he was just called out by one of the biggest names in convenience stores. Kwik Trip is one of the most popular convenience stores in the upper Midwest these days. The familiar chain opened its first store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1965. Its corporate headquarters are located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Kwik Trip says it owns over 875 separate convenience stores in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, as well as stores known as Kwik Star in states like Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota.
Good News: Update from Valleyfair Since the Major Flooding
Valleyfair saw some major flooding over the past few weeks with the crazy rain we've been getting in Minnesota this summer. The flooding was so bad it closed some rides at the back of the grounds and their parking lot. Insane Flooding at Valleyfair. I saw drone footage going around...
Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ Sequel Pulled From August Release
Fans eagerly waiting for the sequel to Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga will not be happy to hear the film's release has been delayed. Deadline reports Chapter 2 will not be hitting theaters on Aug. 16 as it was originally scheduled. In fact, it may not be hitting theaters...
This New Trick Shows Soaring Increase In Price Of Groceries
Grocery prices are insane. Anyone who has bought any food over the past few years knows that prices have sky rocketed. Back in May experts pegged the increase since 2020 at more than 25 percent. But many across social media have found a little trick that is telling a much...
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Tons of New Trees Coming to Sioux Falls
An invasion of Emerald Ash Borer beetles in Sioux Falls in recent years has led to the loss of nearly 8,000 trees in and around the city. But now a new program is looking to replant a massive number of trees in the area to make up for the devastation.
Tim McGraw Mourning Loss of Family Patriarch: ‘An Incredible Man”
Tim McGraw is grieving over the loss of his beloved uncle Henry "Hank" Thomas McGraw. In a lengthy post shared on social media, the country singer explained in depth the impact his uncle had on him and the legacy he leaves behind. "This weekend we lost the patriarch of the...
Best Mannered Cities: South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota Rankings
The concept of 'Midwest Nice' is something we hear about quite often in this part of the world. It's the notion that we just treat people better around here than in any other part of America. Whether or not 'Midwest Nice' is a myth or legend greatly varies as you...
Toby Keith Jumps 165 Percent in Streams – Here’s Why
Toby Keith's music saw a big bump in streams for the Fourth of July holiday, according to a new report from Billboard. In total, songs from his catalog amassed 10.7 million streams and 3,600 digital song sales on Independence Day — a jump of 165 percent and 251 percent, respectively. That made him one of the biggest July 4th gainers across all genres, including proudly patriotic staples such as Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A." and other holiday-appropriate songs like Katy Perry's "Firework" and Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A."
Bobby Bones Sells Spectacular $6.9 Million Nashville Estate — See Inside! [Pictures]
Bobby Bones has sold his massive Nashville-area estate, and the buyer got a sweet deal on the stunning luxury property. The radio personality and musician first listed his 6-bedroom, 10-bathroom, 14,804-square-foot mansion in a very exclusive part of Music City for $9,250,000 in September of 2023, but dropped the price several times after the property did not attract a buyer.
Jason Aldean Reveals What He’d Love to Undo in Country Music [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean has been a staple in country music for nearly two decades, producing hit after hit and amassing a huge fanbase. Aldean's words hold weight with not only his fans, but his critics as well. What Would Jason Aldean Change About Country Music?. In speaking with the "Let Your...
Toby Keith’s Will Filing Reveals Who Inherits His Staggering Fortune
Toby Keith was a stunningly wealthy man at the time of his death, and a new report reveals who inherits his massive estate according to the terms of his will. In Touch has obtained court documents that Keith's wife, Tricia Covel, filed 15 days after his death on Feb. 5, asking to be named the administrator of his estate.
How Trailers Are Making a Comeback Thanks to Rising Home Prices + TikTok
With mortgage rates as high as they are, its no surprise that tiny homes and trailers are coming back into popularity. Who doesn't want a home, some land and no house payments? Many people on TikTok are showing off their viral fixer-upper trailer remodels and proving that with some hard work and dedication you can create a home of your own affordably.
Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom Gets a Premiere Date
The countdown is officially on for Reba McEntire's return to scripted television. She's set to star in a new NBC sitcom called Happy's Place, and we now know exactly when the show will premiere. According to a statement from NBC on the social media platform X, Happy's Place will kick...
Dollywood Edges Out Disney in New List of Top Attractions
Dolly Parton is Queen Bee when it comes to theme parks across the United States. The country singer's amusement park, Dollywood, has been named Tripadvisor's No. 1 Amusement & Water Park for 2024, edging out Disney World. Tripadvisor recently released the 2024 edition of the Traveler's Choice Awards Best of...
Toby Keith’s Will Filing Reveals How He Kept His Family Safe
Toby Keith went to extraordinary lengths to keep his family safe during his lifetime, and his wife has asked a court to extend those protections by keeping certain aspects of his will private. In Touch has obtained court documents that show Keith's wife, Tricia Covel, filed papers asking the Oklahoma...
The Price of Postage Is About to Go Up… Again
The next time you grab a book of stamps or head to the post office to send something off, expect to pay more. The United States Postal Service announced their postage rates are increasing for the second time this year and changes are expected to go into effect on Sunday, July 14.
11 Country Songs That Address Depression/Mental Health
Currently in America, we are facing a mental health crisis. It's estimated that more than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. With that in mind, country music is a great way to not only address mental health, but to paint vivid images in the mind about mental health, due to it's uncanny ability to tell stories within its lyrics.
Brookings Summer Arts Festival Ignites Creative Spirit
You just can't talk about the Brookings Summer Arts Festival without mentioning that it has become a summer tradition for this area. And when you talk about art, this is an all-encompassing arts and community event. That means paintings, sculptures, antiques, music, jewelry and leather making, fiber arts, food (lots...
Ernest Says He’s Taking a One-Month Haitus From Music
Ernest is taking a short break from touring to focus on his family. The country singer shared the news in a social media post, explaining that while he loves performing for fans every night, the road has "taken its toll" on both him and his toddler son, Ryman. "I'm going...
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