Timeless Hits Of Chicago Coming To Brookings Stage

They're Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductees, they're multiple Grammy award-winning, and now they're coming to Brookings, and you could be there watching their incredible show!

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Seeing the always amazing supergroup Chicago could be on your to-do list very soon. Just be listening to the Ben and Patty Show all this week, through June 13, for your chance to call in and win tickets to the show whenever you hear the "Windy City Music Montage".

When is Chicago coming to Brookings?

Chicago will hit the stage at the Dacotah Bank Center at 7 PM on Sunday, November 16. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

Just seeing a list of a few of their hits can take you on a great memory trip:

Make Me Smile
25 or 6 to 4
Beginnings
Old Days
Just You 'N' Me
If You Leave Me Now
Hard Habit to Break
Colour My World
Saturday in the Park
(I've Been) Searchin' So Long
Hard to Say I'm Sorry
You're the Inspiration

And those are just a few!

What else do we need to know?

Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. They've toured every year since the beginning, and this year is no different.

Just picture yourself in the Dacotah Bank Center on Sunday, November 16, seeing one of the greatest bands ever and hearing some of the best rock and love songs ever written and performed.

You could win tickets before you need to buy them with Ben & Patty all week, through Friday, June 13. Just listen for Ben and Patty to play the "Windy City Music Montage" and you'll have a chance to win.

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Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown