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Did You Know? The Director of ‘Die Hard’ Spent Time in a South Dakota Prison
South Dakota has plenty to brag about. From natural beauty to the amazing people, SD has lots to be proud of.
But a funny thing happens whenever we have a connection to something, or someone, famous. We'll latch onto it and make it part of our story. I know I have messaged more than one person when Sioux Falls is mentioned on the Weather Channel.
Recently, I learned about one of these South Dakota connections. This time to Hollywood. Did you know that the director of the movie Die Hard spent nearly a year in a South Dakota prison?
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ben Kuhns is just some guy on the internet. He is a wannabe writer, and his wife thinks he's funny. He writes for Results-Townsquare Media in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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