Empire Lifestyle Magazine

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from the Team at Empire!

As we step into 2026, we’re sending our best wishes for a year filled with possibility, confidence, and fresh beginnings. Thank you for being part of this community and for sharing another year with us. ✨

12/31/2025

There’s something unforgettable about a New Year’s Eve kiss when you’re newly engaged - that breathless moment when the countdown fades and you realize the year ahead is the one where you’ll say “I do.” And just like that, turning your dreams into realty

The Unveiled Wedding Showcase is where those first dreams start to bloom. Imagine stepping into a day filled with inspiration, talented wedding pros, and the kind of details that make your vision feel real for the very first time - all inside the breathtaking Grand Ballroom at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center.

Our heartfelt thanks to the sponsors who help make this experience so beautiful:
David Jones Fashions, WOW Entertainment Wedding DJs & Event Lighting Inc, and Ignite Infrared Fitness Studio Sioux Falls.

Get your tickets and step into the new year in full wedding-planning mode:
💍 https://myunveiledwedding.com/showcase/

12/31/2025

Burger Battle 2026 is almost here, we're just two days until the tastiest month of the year begins! 🍔🔥

Head to the Downtown Sioux Falls Inc. website to see all the participating locations and the specialty burgers ready to make their debut.

Start planning your burger lineup: www.dtsf.com

12/30/2025

Say What?! We’re about to have our TRL moment in February!!!
Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

💕 Get ready for a night of nostalgia! Our Valentine's Day show is just around the corner, and presale is already live. 🎉 Public sale begins tomorrow at 10 AM, grab your tickets for the POP 2000 TOUR featuring Chris Kirkpatrick from NSYNC, OTOWN, Ryan Cabrera, and LFO. Let’s relive those early 2000s vibes together. Pop 2000 Tour
Get your tickets here 🎟️🔗:
https://brnw.ch/21wYHPu

12/30/2025

So many sweet moments at Peaceful Pines Senior Living at Madison in 2025! Best Wishes for a great year in 2026!

12/30/2025

Congratulations to the winner of this special piece! 🩵💚
Thank you so much to all who participated.
Happy New Year! 💫

Dakota Sky Stone

🎉 We have a winner! 🎉

Congratulations to Penny Louise Smith, the winner of our Sierra Nevada Lariat Giveaway ✨

This one-of-a-kind lariat is headed your way, Penny, and we couldn’t be more excited for you.
To everyone who entered, shared, shopped, and left reviews — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support truly means the world to our family business, and we are so grateful for this incredible community.
Stay tuned… more beautiful things ahead 🤍
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(Live drawing was on facebook)

12/29/2025

👏👏👏 Kate Jones Studios!!!

Check out these absolutely fabulous and festive Christmas wedding photos!!!

12/29/2025

If your sweet tooth has ever stopped you mid scroll on TikTok, this story will feel instantly familiar. Sweet Smash Up takes readers inside Yonutz Sioux Falls, the over the top dessert spot that has officially landed in Sioux Falls and is already bringing big flavor, bold visuals, and pure fun to the community.

From smashed doughnuts and stacked milkshakes to a family run business built on joy, creativity, and connection, this article goes beyond the treats and into the heart of what makes Yonutz so much more than dessert. It is playful, colorful, and guaranteed to make you crave something sweet.

Read the full story in our December issue of Empire here:
🍩https://issuu.com/michelscom/docs/empire_-_dec_25

12/27/2025

This powerful feature shines a light on the moments that truly matter. Wishes That Heal takes readers inside the heart of Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana, where joy, hope, and healing come together for children facing critical illnesses. Through unforgettable wish reveals and deeply personal stories, the article shows how one wish can change an entire family’s journey.

From the volunteers and wish granters to the kids whose dreams spark pure magic, this story is a reminder of the incredible impact community support can have. It is heartfelt, inspiring, and filled with moments that stay with you long after you turn the page.

Read the full story in our December issue of Empire here:
💫 https://issuu.com/michelscom/docs/empire_-_dec_25

12/25/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with meaningful moments and time spent with the people who matter most.

Sending our warmest holiday wishes as we wrap up the year with gratitude for this community and everyone who’s part of it. 🎄✨