Raise Funds And Awareness At The LifeScape MallWalk

Lace up your shoes and get ready to walk, roll, and give back at the 32nd annual LifeScape MallWalk on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Empire Mall. This uplifting community event brings families, friends, and coworkers together for a morning focused on hope, support, and making a real difference.

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MallWalk helps raise critical funds for children and adults supported by LifeScape. Participants are encouraged to form teams, order their official MallWalk shirts, and ask loved ones to donate any amount. Every dollar raised goes directly toward LifeScape’s Wish List, which covers needs with no other funding source. These include medical care, therapy and educational expenses, special experiences, and basic necessities such as clothing, rent, and food for adults with limited incomes.

Thanks to generous sponsorships, led by First Premier Bank and Premier Bankcard, 100 percent of donations go straight to helping those who rely on LifeScape services. Last year alone, 47 teams raised an impressive $100,000 to support these important programs.

Event check-in begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Sephora/Athleta entrance of the Empire Mall. A group warm-up starts at 9:00 a.m., followed by the walk at 9:30. Top fundraisers will be announced at 11:00 a.m., leaving plenty of time to enjoy shopping or lunch afterward.

LifeScape has supported families for generations, serving more than 5,000 children and adults from eight states last year. To register or learn more, visit LifeScapeMallWalk.org and be part of a meaningful morning that truly changes lives.

Sources: Pigeon 605 and Lifescape

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

KEEP READING: Here are the most popular baby names in every state

Using March 2019 data from the Social Security Administration, Stacker compiled a list of the most popular names in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C., according to their 2018 SSA rankings. The top five boy names and top five girl names are listed for each state, as well as the number of babies born in 2018 with that name. Historically common names like Michael only made the top five in three states, while the less common name Harper ranks in the top five for 22 states.

Curious what names are trending in your home state? Keep reading to see if your name made the top five -- or to find inspiration for naming your baby.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

Source: Walk With Purpose And Support LifeScape This February

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