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Sioux Falls Skyforce Alum Drains 3 in Team USA Olympic Exhibition
The Sioux Falls Skyforce have a deep basketball history, and now they've got a cool connection to the 2024 Olympic squad for Team USA. On Wednesday Night, Team USA took on Team Canada in an exhibition ahead of the Paris games that start later this Month. Team USA won the...
Sioux Falls Traffic Alert: Part of Cliff Avenue Closed
Drivers on a busy Sioux Falls street are finding a new way to get around today (July 12). South Cliff Avenue from 57th Street to 69th Street is closed so that the Sioux Falls Street Division can perform road maintenance work. The work should be done by 7:00 PM.
USPS Price Increase Will Hit South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa
Here we go again! Walking your letters to the mailbox is about to get more expensive. The United States Postal Service will increase the price of a Forever stamp this weekend. Beginning Sunday, July 14 the price of First Class postage will increase from 68 cents to 73 cents. You...
The Seven Reasons Mosquitoes May Like You More than Most
Ahhh, the Minnesota State Bird; no, not the Common Loon -- the mosquito. Here are a few reasons the skeeters may find you more attractive than others. When Amie and I head up north to the lake, she can get eaten alive by the little buggers, and I can walk away unscathed. On top of that, she reacts more severely to the mosquito bites than I do; a double-whammy.
Are Daddy Long Legs Really the Deadliest Spider Out There?
Do you remember growing up and seeing Daddy Long Legs for the first time? That teeny tiny oval body with those super, long string-like long legs protruding from that little body. Definitely creepy looking whether they were just up in the corner of your ceiling or crawling along the floor.
Walmart Making This Bold Move to Get More Stuff on Store Shelves
Walmart wants to fill up its store shelves more quickly, and it is about to make a huge investment to do so. Walmart has been in sort of a transitional period as it moves to modernize its stores. The process started late last year when the retail chain began making...
Jason Aldean is Ready to Play NCAA ’25
After not appearing on shelves for 11 years, college football fans — including Jason Aldean — are excited for the return of NCAA College Football 25. Aldean joined Taste of Country Mornings with Wood and Nicole and was asked if he would be picking up the newest installment of the game, and he was all-in.
Dasha Gives an Update on the Guy Who Inspired Her Viral Song ‘Austin’ [Exclusive]
There is a country song that has currently taken America by storm. It's by a new artist to the genre, Dasha, and it's called "Austin." It is a catchy, on-target shot at an ex-boyfriend, and it was written by Dasha about a guy with whom she once was in a serious relationship.
‘The Voice’ Sets Fall Premiere Date for Season 26
The countdown is on for a new installment of The Voice as season 26 will premiere on Monday, Sept. 23 on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Earlier this year, the show announced its coaches for the fall season with Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani returning to their red chairs. Michael Buble and Snoop Dogg will both be making their Voice debuts.
Who’s Getting a Butter Sculpture at the 2024 Iowa State Fair?
For more than 100 years, folks in Iowa have been turning a staple of kitchens everywhere into works of art at the annual State Fair in Des Moines. It all began with the first butter sculpture of a cow at the 1911 event. That tradition was carried on for more than eight decades when the butter artists decided to branch out to include human subjects.
Jay DeMarcus Names Best Rascal Flatts Deep Cut
Rascal Flatts have no shortage of hit songs enjoyed by the masses, but what about their songs that never made it to radio? What's their best deep cut?. Well, Rascal Flatts member and Grammy-winning producer Jay DeMarcus answered that question — in his opinion, of course — when he posted a video revealing his five favorite deep cuts from the famous trio's album discography.
First 2024 Case of West Nile Virus Reported in South Dakota
After experiencing a significant amount of rainfall to start the summer months, South Dakota has seen mosquito populations soar thanks to an abundance of standing water throughout the state. With that increased presence of mosquitos comes a much higher likelihood of West Nile virus returning to the state. And now...
Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining,’ Dies at 75
One of the most distinctive screen presences in the history of movies has died. Shelley Duvall, best known for a string of films she made with director Robert Altman in the 1970s, and for her unforgettable performance in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining passed away this week. She was 75 years old.
A Wonderfully Healthy Way to Use Brown Bananas Isn’t Eating Them
The perfect banana is that beautiful bright yellow, outside peel without any green or brown, right? Afterall it means it's perfectly ripe. Meanwhile, when we notice those banana sitting on the counter start to brown, we tend to either plop them in pancakes or banana bread, maybe even a protein shake, or eventually just throw them away.
Costco Membership Prices To Increase; The Dogs Are Staying Put
A couple months ago I wrote about Costco hiking prices on popular products, including gasoline. They (allegedly) held off as long as they could before hopping onto the hike-wagon. Now, the cost to just shop at Costco is going up. Costco To Raise Membership Prices This Year. For the first...
Midwest Munchie Lovers, South Dakota and Iowa Fair Food Fans
You're probably wondering, "Who doesn't love fair food?". But there are fair food haters out there. I don't know them personally, but they exist. So I hear. Proof positive is this new state fair food survey that has some surprising results. The state that loves its fair food the most is Vermont. I was sure it would be a midwestern state or even Texas. But Vermont? Hmm.
Dazzling Getaways At South Dakota’s Top Glamping Sites
As you plan the rest of your summer around vacationing and traveling in South Dakota I hope you will experience camping and some of the hundreds of sites around the state. From rustic to luxurious, you and your family will be sharing your memorable adventures all over social media. You...
Jelly Roll Has Two Favorite Things About Canada
This week marked the culmination of a lot of hard work — and red tape — for Jelly Roll, who finally made it to Canada to play his first-ever international shows. Touring outside the U.S. is complicated for Jelly, who had to work extra hard to get a U.S. passport due to his past felony conviction. Even after the logistics had been worked out stateside, getting other countries to let an ex-con enter continued to prove tricky.
Calling All Barbie Fans! Major Barbie Exhibit Coming To Minnesota
With over 60 years of cultural impact from toys to movies, Barbie is a worldwide phenomenon that has lived on for generations from toys to movies. In conjunction with the 65th anniversary of Barbie, a major Barbie exhibition will be coming to Minnesota, set to be hosted at the DECC in Duluth over the course of several weeks later this year.
Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right! [Exclusive]
Jason Aldean got a chance to know Post Malone after the 2024 ACM Awards, but he's been wanting to record with him for years. The "Let Your Boys Be Country" singer says he thinks Post Malone has an intangible needed to find success crossing genres. Talking to Taste of Country Nights' Evan Paul, Aldean reflected on a wild ACM afterparty before going deep on what's needed to hop from pop or hip-hop to country.
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