Free Firework Show In Tea: Fun For Families On June 7

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with fireworks, music, and community spirit—all supporting a great cause. The annual Fireworkz Store pyrotechnic extravaganza will light up the sky once again on Saturday, June 7, at the Tea Athletic Complex. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

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Hosted by Mike Denning and The Fireworkz Store, this family-friendly event is a spectacular kickoff to the fireworks season. You're encouraged to bring lawn chairs, gather with friends and family, and look for the white tent—festivities begin at sunset.

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But this event is about more than just a beautiful display. A free-will donation will be collected during the show to support Emily's Hope, a local nonprofit working to end the stigma around substance use disorder, provide education, and support recovery efforts.

Mike Denning has supported Emily’s Hope since 2019, raising funds not only through this event but also during Fourth of July sales, where customers receive discounts in exchange for donations.

Emily's Hope offers a K–12 substance use prevention curriculum used across the country, the Grieving Out Loud podcast, and on-the-ground initiatives such as naloxone distribution, a Post-Overdose Response Team, and a Youth Prevention Coalition in South Dakota. The organization also provides treatment scholarships to help individuals access care.

Every dollar donated during the fireworks show goes directly to Emily’s Hope. So mark your calendars and help light up the night—because every firework brings hope a little closer.

From Blockbusters to Hidden Gems: 35 Movies That Take Place in South Dakota

When it comes to South Dakota and Hollywood, we've seen our fair share of films that have used our state as the backdrop for a number of productions over the years. They may not have always filmed here, but movie folk love to set stories here.

We're all familiar with the blockbusters like 1990's Dances With Wolves, 1959's North By Northwest, and more recently, 2007's National Treasure: Book of Secrets. But our state's life on the big screen goes back nearly 100 years.

According to IMDb, it all started with Courtin' Wildcats, a 1929 film which, like so many of the 29 films on this list, is a Western set in the time before South Dakota became a state in 1889.

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Worst Parking Lots in Sioux Falls Metro

Let's face it, some of the parking lots in the Sioux Falls metro are pretty hard to navigate. Sometimes it feels as though you're taking a risk driving through them on a busy day.

We made a list of some of the worst parking lots in the Sioux Falls Metro. Be extra careful while guiding your vehicle in these tricky lots.

Is the parking lot you dread driving in the most on this list? Take a look and find out.