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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...
Jelly Roll Plans + Executes Epic Day Date For His Wife [Watch]
Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, have quite the love for one another. Their love story is as original as a fingerprint and heart-filling to watch. When you've been with someone for as long as Jelly and Bunnie, it can be challenging to think of unique date ideas to keep the spark alive. But Jelly Roll planned out a fun adventure for his wife when they had some down town.
Popular Sioux Falls Food Truck Shuts Down Without Warning
A beloved Sioux Falls food truck has stopped all operations permanently without warning or reason. After serving Sioux Falls food truck lovers for three years, Tacos de Gringo has closed. But why did Tacos de Gringo suddenly close midway through the tasty Sioux Falls food truck season?. In a heartfelt...
Students Travel To Rock Valley, Iowa to Help Community Rebuild
Communities across South Dakota, Minnesota, and parts of Iowa continue to recover from historic flooding. One of the Midwestern communities hit hard with massive floods was the town of Rock Valley, Iowa. Reports from KCCI 8 in Des Moines say a levee breach in Rock Valley, Iowa has caused flash...
WATCH: Beautiful Sioux Falls Lions Give Visitors Roaring Welcome
Exciting new adventures are happening at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls. The new Sioux Falls lions are officially in town and they are so excited to meet you!. Simba and Amahle are the newest residents at the Great Plains Zoo. For decades, Sioux Falls has been waiting for the return of lions. That dream is now a reality!
Carlos Correa Lone Minnesota Twin Selected To 2024 All-Star Roster
At the close of Sunday's Minnesota-Houston series, the announcement came that one Twins player will represent the club at the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Shortstop Carlos Correa was named an American League reserve for the mid-season classic. Rocco Baldelli congratulated the team on a successful first-half season while calling out...
Discover the Surprising Rainfall Capital of Minnesota
It's been a rainy summer in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, but one small town in the southeast part of the state is used to it by now. While it may be surprising to some, Minnesota isn't even close to the top when it comes to the rainiest states in the U.S. In fact, according to Statista, the North Star State Ranks 30th in terms of total precipitation annually.
What Happens to South Dakota if the Yellowstone Super Volcano Erupts?
In case you didn't know, Yellowstone National Park sits on top of one of the largest volcanic systems on earth; and while it hasn't erupted in around 640,000 years, experts say it will inevitably occur again at some point in the future. If the Yellowstone Supervolcano erupts, it will be...
The Most Middle of Nowhere Spots in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota
247 Wall Street made its list of the most remote places in every state and each of these three Midwestern states has some spots that are truly in the middle of nowhere. Each of these places was picked based on its proximity to a major city and there's a pretty good chance you've never been to any of them.
South Dakota Steakhouse Makes ‘Best in US’ List
With top-quality beef, a diverse menu, and topped off with its famous cowboy butter; it's no surprise this South Dakota favorite was singled out among the very best in the U.S. Of course, the specialty at this establishment is steak, but that's far from the only thing on the menu.
Mary Martin, Veteran Manager Who Championed Keith Urban, Dead at 85
Mary Martin, a longtime artist manager and A&R executive in the country, folk and rock & roll formats, has died, according to a statement posted to social media by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. She was 85 years old. Martin played a pivotal role in the careers...
The Fateful and Far-Reaching Words FDR Spoke at Mt Rushmore Unveiling
August 30th, 1936 will forever be remembered as one of the most memorable days in South Dakota's history. On that day, our nation's 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt made a pit stop at Mount Rushmore while touring the Dust Bowl ravaged region of the U.S. What he had to say upon viewing the memorial will never be forgotten.
Luke Combs’ Son’s Birthday Cake is a Country Kid’s Dream [Photo]
Looks like Luke Combs and his wife Nicole have a bona fide country boy on their hands. The couple's oldest son, Tex, turned two years old last month, and the family celebrated with a birthday cake fit for any budding little farmer. It was decorated in John Deere green icing, and embellished with mini crop patches, ears of corn and a toy front end loader.
South Dakota Wanted Convicts On The Run [UPDATE]
Believe it or not, among the people walking among you in South Dakota could be seven inmates who are currently on escape or walkaway status. This doesn't include the over 250 parole absconders. The South Dakota Department of Corrections has updated the Most Wanted List of the following criminals who...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Claps Back at ‘Gross’ Comments About Their IVF Journey
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, is standing up against hateful comments about the couple's journey towards having a baby. Specifically, Bunnie takes issue with fans who've had negative things to say about their decision to pursue surrogacy. She shared a screenshot of a Facebook comment from a user who opined that "carrying the child is so much more of the natural experience of motherhood."
Miranda Lambert Meets a Mini-Me At Her Minnesota Show [Watch]
Miranda Lambert stopped her Friday night show (July 5) to meet an adorable young fan who just so happens to share her name. During a performance in Hinckley, Minn., Lambert spotted a young girl who was repping her signature style -- complete with cowboy hat and fringed denim jacket -- and pulled her up onstage to say hello.
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
WWE Champ John Cena Stuns Fans With Shocking Live Retirement Announcement
On Saturday night's (July 7) WWE Money in the Bank Event in Toronto, John Cena took center ring and made a surprising announcement to the thousands in attendance. John Cena Leaves Fans Stunned After Shocking Announcement. As the Money in the Bank Pay Per View Event was just beginning tonight,...
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