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Remembering the Ice Labs of Minnesota That Helped Win WW2
A secret Minnesota hangar turned the tide for bomber pilots battling Arctic ice, not enemy fire.
4 Bizarre Landmarks That Used to Exist in South Dakota
A 300-foot slide in Sioux Falls once thrilled riders with a 100-foot vertical drop, all while horses trotted safely beneath.
South Dakota's Best Apple Cider Donuts Hiding Near Sioux Falls
Those soft, flavor-packed apple cider donuts at Country Apple Orchard are baked fresh by a local Sioux Falls bakery.
Believe It Or Not, South Dakota Has Restaurants Open 24 Hours
This is good news for all the late night Sioux Empire snackers
Augustana Vikings Fall in Duluth 30-23 After Weather Delay
It turned into a late-night affair in the NSIC opener between Augustana and Duluth on Thursday Night.
Top Sioux Falls Neighborhood Hotspots We Know You'll Love
The Sioux Empire really can't get enough of these gems
LifeLight Music Festival Returns To Nelson Park This Sunday
LifeLight Music Festival is back at Nelson Park this September with free admission, dozens of artists, and enough food trucks to keep everyone happy all day long.
Top High Schools in South Dakota And Where They Rank Nationally
Back-to-school season brings new rankings, and South Dakota's top schools are discovering where they stand against the rest of the nation.
Open Letter to South Dakota: Stop Touching Cute Baby Animals
I know the babies are adorable, but do your best to keep your distance!
You'll Never Guess Which Restaurant is the Oldest in Sioux Falls
Over 700 local eateries call Sioux Falls home. But one spot has stood the test of time since the 1950s
Minnesota Vikings Announce Eight Team Captains
The Minnesota Vikings have announced their season-long team captains as the beginning of the season looms next weekend.
Remembering the Day the South Dakota State Fair Went Up in Flames
Nearly 93,000 people were at the South Dakota State Fair when a historic wooden building suddenly went up in flames on a Sunday afternoon in 1977.
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Five Easy Ways You Can Get Ready to Win $25,000 This Fall
Ready to manifest some major money? You could win $25,000 this fall!
Toronto Orders Live Nation to Fix Stadium Before AC/DC Show
Organizers face a time crunch to get repairs done.
Sammy Hagar Reacts to Alex Van Halen’s ‘Complete Idiot’ Comment
See how the Red Rocker responded.
Watch Alex Lifeson ‘Fire’ His Rush Bandmates Mid-Show
Another show, another light-hearted moment for the re-energized band.
Alex Van Halen Slams Sammy Hagar as a ‘Complete Idiot’
The war of words between the former Van Halen bandmates continues.
Iowa’s Latest Most Popular Baby Names Are Getting Old-School
Not every name is ending in -eigh anymore.
21 Classic Things From ’70s Living Rooms You Forgot Existed
Gather 'round the TV console, admire the wood paneling, and marvel at everything that made '70s living rooms the place to be.
Paul McCartney's Top 20 Deep Cuts
As this countdown reminds, there's much more to his storied career than all those best-selling singles.
Rocklahoma at 20 Years
The early years featured a Triumph reunion that was nearly thwarted by the law.
Big Chain Restaurants That Have Closed Locations in 2026
From pizza joints to steakhouses, here are the chain restaurants saying goodbye to locations in 2026.