Top 10 Stories for 2016 on KIKN.com
Let's face it, 2016 was not the best year in regards to news stories. From a contentious election, to massive security breaches, to terrorist attacks, to campus rape controversies, to mass shootings, to the loss of beloved figures (Merle Haggard, Prince, Harper Lee, David Bowie, Nancy Reagan, Mohammad Ali, Gene Wilder, Garry Shandling, Alan Rickman, John Glenn and many, many more).
Here in South Dakota thins weren't that much better. There were fights over ballot measures, protests over the Dakota Access Pipeline, battle over the transgender bathroom bill, teacher salary fights, debate over the new admin building and to top it off we had the tragic collapse of the Copper Lounge to end the year.
Fortunately, things were a little lighter here on KIKN.com, where our readers focused on the best places to eat, the best athletes, and familiar sayings. Looking back here are the top 10 stories from 2016 on KIKN.com based on the popularity. And you will NEVER believe what #1 is!
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Badlands Pawn in Sioux Falls Cancels All Events
According to a Badlands Pawn, Gold & Jewelry video they are the “most unbelievable business on the face of the earth and here to save the world.” Now, apparently they can’t even save themselves – they have cancelled all their events.
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Where Did 'In Like A Lamb, Out Like A Lion' Come From?
Here we are at the end of another month and March all set to come in. Will it come in like a lamb or a lion? So where did the phrase ‘In like a lamb, out like a lion‘ come from?
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Massive Food Recall at Costco, Walmart, Trader Joe's
CRF Frozen Foods said that it is expanding a voluntary recall to 358 products after seven people were hospitalized with Listeria.
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12 Most Awesome Bar and Restaurant Patios in Sioux Falls
Even though we only have a few short months to enjoy the warm temps and sunshine, several bars and restaurants have added patios to entice patrons who yearn for South Dakota’s spring and summer season. Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
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Who is the Best High School Basketball Player in South Dakota - EVER?
I started my search for the Best Boys High School Basketball Player in South Dakota history knowing that I was going to need experts.
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Part 2: Top Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants
Recently, I put together a list of the Top 14 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants Within 90 Minutes of Sioux Falls. When the list hit Facebook, we quickly found out we missed some diamonds in the rough.
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Amazing Sink Hole Rescue on South Dakota Ranch
When I saw the post on Evan Brakke’s Facebook page, I didn’t think much of it. I thought, ‘heck, Evan found a hole in the ground and made some smart alack comment about it. Then I noticed it again.
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Who's The BEST EVER in South Dakota High School Wrestling?
I asked a co-worker, who has watched a TON of wrestling over the past 31 years. He was reluctant as heck to give his list, but I put him in the Pretzel Hold and he agreed to give his list and a few quick comments.
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Top 14 Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants
Veer off the beaten path. Take a road trip and try some favorite small town eateries. Just by driving a few miles, you could find some delicious hidden gems. From steaks to seafood, chislic to chicken, these are out-of-the-way unexpected finds that will make your taste buds tingle.
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Cotton Eyed Joe is Actually a Song about STDs?
Have you ever had a song that you totally misinterpreted? Well, it was a ‘swing and a miss’ with me on this song. Man, this one got by me!
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