SDSU #1, South Dakota #9 Seed in Men's Summit Tourney Bracket

The Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament officially begins here in Sioux Falls on Friday with the play-in game.

It will be a hot ticket right out of the gate on Friday, as the local USD Coyotes take on Oral Roberts as the bottom two seeds in the tournament.

USD and ORU will tip things off on Friday evening at 7:00, joining the women's play in contest that starts earlier that afternoon.

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It might not take long for us to see the Jackrabbits and Coyotes tussle here in Sioux Falls, as if the Coyotes take down ORU, they'll next take on SDSU on Saturday.

The Jackrabbits are the top seed in this year's tournament, and are followed by UMKC, UND, and St. Thomas.

Don't miss out on any of the action! Here is the complete Men's bracket and schedule:

Gear up and get out on Friday to support the Yotes as they open up the tournament against ORU.

For ticketing and any other information regarding this year's Summit League Men's Basketball Tournament, visit the official site here.

Source: The Summit League

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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10 Wild South Dakota Snowstorms

Even though snow is blanketing the Sioux Empire, some snowstorms still do not compare to these ten dreadful snowstorms that hit South Dakota.

Only In Your State highlighted ten snowstorms in South Dakota as a reminder for people to always be aware of the road during the winter. South Dakotans are well aware of the fact that the state’s winters can be harsh which is why it is always a good idea to plan ahead and prepare for the worst.

Do you remember any major snowstorms that hit South Dakota?

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10 South Dakota Myths Even Some Natives Believe

Have you ever notice how much outsiders (and some insiders) get wrong about South Dakota? They believe and repeat some of these ridiculous South Dakota stereotypes.

SO, to do our part in educating folks, here's a list of some of the most ridiculous myths outsiders always believe South Dakota.

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5 Words That'll Help You Sound Like a South Dakotan

Each and every state has its own way of saying certain words, and South Dakota is no different.

We South Dakotans have our own unique way of saying certain words which sometimes leaves outsiders scratching their heads.

Here's a list of five words, and how to use them, to help you blend in.

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Source: SDSU #1, South Dakota #9 Seed in Men’s Summit Tourney Bracket

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