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Rock News
Aimee Mann Admits She Nearly Passed on Performing With Rush
She joined the band for the first shows of their reunion tour -- but the collaboration almost didn't happen. Continue reading...
Jun 18, 2026
Springsteen, Vedder + More to Perform at Obama Center Opening
The star-studded event will be livestreamed globally. Continue reading…
Jun 17, 2026
How Gregg Allman Finally Confronted His Demons
The late Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee discussed that and many other career points in Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul, a new documentary in theaters today. Continue reading…
Jun 17, 2026
Jon Bon Jovi Says He's 'Fully Recovered' Ahead of Comeback Shows
He previously underwent a highly publicized vocal cord reconstructive procedure. Continue reading…
Jun 17, 2026
How Rick Springfield Got Career Help From Sammy Hagar
The '80s heartthrob tells UCR how he had a hit, but also, an important assist from the Red Rocker as his success in the music business was exploding. Continue reading...
Jun 17, 2026
On Air with Chuck Hanson
Staying Optimistic in Life Might Lower Your Risk for Dementia
Older adults who tend to see the bright side of life may be giving their brains a boost, too. A study led by Harvard followed more than 9,000 Americans age 70 and older. And they found that people with higher levels of optimism were about 15% less likely to develop dementia. And the trend held true regardless of race, ...
Jun 16, 2026
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Eight Cleaning Mistakes That Are Making Your Home Dirtier
If you never got around to that "spring cleaning" you planned to do, you still have a few more days of spring left if you wanna squeeze it in. But be careful: Some "cleaning" is not doing anything. There's a new article on "cleaning mistakes that are making your home dirtier," and here a...
Jun 16, 2026
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Are Pickles the Pumpkin Spice of Summer?
Move over, pumpkin spice. There's a new seasonal obsession in town, and it's super sour. People are going PICKLE crazy this summer. You can now find pickle-flavored popcorn, pretzels, protein bars, hummus, and even frozen pizza. Smoothie King even teamed up with Grillo's Pickles to create a pickle smoothie. It's gott...
Jun 16, 2026
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News
Mehlhaff named interim director for South Dakota Legislative Research Council
The South Dakota Legislative Research Council's Executive Board has chosen Jeff Mehlhaff to serve as LRC's interim director. The Board made the appointment during its meeting this week (June 16, 2026)...
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Student from Gregory accepts appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
A student from Gregory is among South Dakota U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's selections to attend one of the United States service academies Max Cook will be attending the Air Force Academy. He sa...
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Pierre City Hall, Rawlins Library to be closed Friday for Juneteenth holiday; Outdoor pool, Solid Waste Department have shortened hours
Pierre city offices will be closed Friday (June 19, 2026) for the Juneteenth holiday. Both Pierre City Hall and Rawlins Municipal Library will be closed all day. Pierre residential garbage collections...
20h ago
Sports
SDSU Alumni & Friends Social; RSVP & Event details
Attention South Dakota State Alumni and friends, there will be a social in Fort Pierre on July 15th that you won't want to miss! The event will be held from 5:30-7:30 PM CT at Drifter Bar & Grill in Fort Pierre. During the social, there will be dinner, SDSU Ice Cream and door prizes for you to win. You will also he...
20h ago
Special Olympics South Dakota Newsletter
New this week: Special Olympics USA Games - Team South Dakota is ready, and you can find places to watch the Games at home Team South Dakota Custom Nike Shoe - Drawing happening this week Young Athletes - Strider & Adaptive Classes are open for sign-up Sioux Falls Heroes Pull - The date is set, get registered today...
Jun 18, 2026
Pierre Summer Rec changes times for Safety Town graduation on Thursday
June 17, 2026, update: The Pierre Recreation Department has adjusted the times of graduation sessions for Safety Town participants on Thursday (June 18, 2026). The morning session will have graduation at 9:30a.m. The afternoon session will hold graduation at 2:30p.m. June 17, 2026: Due to wind and cooler temperatures, ...
Jun 17, 2026
South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals day one & two results; Thursday rodeo schedule
The South Dakota High School Rodeo Finals will be held for the 77th straight year this week at the Stanley County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierre, and the competition began yesterday afternoon, will continue today and roll all the way into the weekend with a schedule packed full of events. Day one saw the Rodeo Queen interv...
Jun 17, 2026
