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12 Celebrity Deaths This Year That Will Break an ’80s Kid’s Heart
If you grew up in the '80s, then 2024 has been a very difficult year. A seemingly endless list of celebrities that we relied on have died this year, including Alf's best friend, Doogie's dad and Dylan's girl (until she wasn't). Generation X may feel every one of these celebrity...
Jason Aldean’s ‘Try That in a Small Town’ Songwriters Start a Podcast
The songwriters who penned Jason Aldean's controversial hit "Try That in a Small Town" -- Kurt Allison, Neil Thrasher, Kelly Lovelace and Tully Kennedy -- have launched a podcast inspired by the song. The Try That in a Small Town podcast "reinforces the traditional principles that historically shaped our nation,"...
The Historic South Dakota Town With A Population Of 2
Sioux Falls is far and away the largest city in South Dakota. In fact, its population just surpassed 200,000 residents for the first time earlier this year. But South Dakota's smallest town is just as interesting and is around a four-hour drive from the Sioux Falls metro. Travel anywhere around...
Are These Really the Worst Drivers in All of Minnesota?
Looking at a national list, Minnesota is right around the middle when it comes to the worst states for drivers across the United States. However, some places in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes are far worse than others. One surprising city is so bad for drivers, that it would be a small miracle to come away without a ticket, accident, or insurance hike if you were to drive in the area for any length of time.
4 Baby Names Now Banned in the State of Minnesota
There sure are a lot of unique baby names these days. Every generation has a new round of distinctive baby names that get people's heads turning. But eventually, they become part of the norm and we get used to it. There are, however, a few baby names that are forbidden...
Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie Xo Shares a Scary Health Update
Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, is opening up about a recent health scare. On a video posted to Facebook on Saturday (July 27), she detailed the ups and downs she's been going through this spring and summer, which eventually led to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure and a consultation with a neurologist.
The Lowest Elevation in All of Iowa May Surprise You
While most of the Hawkeye State is fairly flat, its lowest point is still well above sea level. And where it's located may surprise you. Surprisingly, Iowa's lowest point is higher in elevation than 36 other states and it's located in the far southeast part of the state. Welcome to...
The Farthest Spot From Any Ocean is Found in Rural South Dakota
South Dakota is a pretty unique state. It, of course, has amazing monuments like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, along with breathtaking sights to behold, such as the Badlands and the Black Hills. It's home to the Sanford Underground Research Facility, an old mine now used for cutting-edge scientific experiments,...
Morgan Wallen Scores First-Ever No. 1 On the Pop Airplay Chart
Morgan Wallen's latest chart milestone puts him in elite company. He's now accomplished a feat only managed before once, by Taylor Swift. Wallen's Post Malone duet "I Had Some Help" reigns on top of the Billboard Pop Airplay charts this week, on the chart dated July 26. It's the first time ever that Wallen has been at No. 1 on that chart, according to a report from Billboard.
Zach Bryan Fan Runs Onstage to Meet Him Mid-Set [Watch]
One fan who came to see Zach Bryan in New Orleans, La. just couldn't wait to see the singer during a meet and greet or during his walk-off after the show: He hopped right on stage to meet the star in the middle of a set. Fan-captured video shows how...
These Events Are Perfect for a Country Music-Themed Olympics
As the world tunes in to watch the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, we've crafted a new kind of games: The Country Music Olympics. Sure, watching those elegant gymnasts do death-defying stunts or cheering for some of the fastest runners on the planet is fun, but we've got some ideas that could give those events a run for their money.
Dasha Took What Jelly Roll Said to Heart [EXCLUSIVE]
Dasha bumped into Jelly Roll at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. Her report on their interaction isn't surprising, but it's still hilarious. The "Austin" singer explained she and Jelly Roll had trailers next to each other just prior to the show. That's where stars get ready to walk the red carpet.
Hear From Sioux Falls Native Taryn Kloth Ahead of Paris Olympics
Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss represent Team USA at the Paris Olympics in Beach Volleyball and are gearing up for their first match on Saturday. The accomplished duo will be taking on Team Canada in a preliminary match on Saturday evening. NBC Sports is out in full force with coverage...
Three Members of Grammy-Nominated Family Gospel Group the Nelons Die in Plane Crash
Three members of the Grammy-nominated family gospel group the Nelons are dead after a plane crash that also took the lives of four other people. According to WSB-TV in Atlanta, Kelly Nelon Clark, Amber Nelon Kistler and Jason Clark all died in the crash, which took place at approximately 3PM EST/1PM MT in Wyoming on Friday (July 26) as the group were traveling to the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska for an appearance.
Leaked Tracklist For Post Malone’s ‘F-1 Trillion’ Reveals More Huge Country Collaborations
Post Malone's new country album F-1 Trillion is set to arrive in just a few weeks and so far he's remained pretty tight-lipped about the full tracklist. Enter, Target. The retail giant reportedly accidentally leaked the songs list for the project on it's pre-order page. While the photos are no longer on the site, that didn't stop some fans from snapping a screenshot of what they saw.
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Ditching Open Seating
For most people on most airlines, when you get on a plane, you have your assigned seat already and know just where you will end up. The only exception has been Southwest Airlines. That exception no longer exists. After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Will Ditch Open Seating. The last airline...
Jason Aldean Fan Pummeled By Police During Concert In Georgia [WATCH]
A Jason Aldean fan in Georgia crossed the line, literally. The man tried to jump on stage but only got to the edge before security and police swarmed and tackled him. Video shows three men responding to the stage-crasher, and they weren't politely escorting him away. He's whisked away like a dead deer as Aldean finishes a song.
Lane Closures Coming to Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls
Over the past few weeks, drivers on Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls have been dealing with traffic headaches associated with work on the roadway's shoulder that has caused more than one accident. Now drivers on Interstate 29 are about to feel the same pain. The South Dakota Department of Transportation...
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