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The Pickleball Craze Is Growing Across the Midwest
It's the kind of sport where a total beginner can actually score points within the first few minutes, which is not something most games can say.

Why South Dakota Summer Sunsets Feel So Spectacular
Summer evenings in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa have a way of stopping you mid-step — and there's actually a reason the sky looks that good right now.

Why Does Every Midwest Town Have That One Giant Thing?
Before GPS, a giant cow on a hilltop was all the navigation you needed, and honestly, that still holds up.

The Midwest's Happiest Place Might Be the County Fair
There's something about the smell of mini donuts and fresh-cut fries that hits different when you're standing in a dusty fairground on a Saturday afternoon.

The Orange Cones Have Officially Won In Sioux Falls
Summer hits the Upper Midwest and suddenly every road you drive seems to have orange barrels on it. There's actually a reason for that — and it's worth knowing before your next commute.

South Dakota's Favorite Summer Soundtrack Is Back
It's that time of year again when the air fills with excitement and the scent of smoke as fireworks pop beyond the city limits.

Win a $50 Hot Shot Fireworks Gift Certificate
Nothing says summer like fireworks lighting up the night sky. There's a chance to win something special for those summer gatherings.


