SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- It's perhaps one of the most iconic and legendary restaurants in South Dakota.

We're talking about Al's Oasis, that's located along I-90 halfway across the state near Chamberlain. It's been around since 1919 and in all that time it's only had three owners. The third and current owner says he never ever had any desire to get into the bar and restaurant business.

Now that it's June, tourism season is ramping up in South Dakota and a popular destination for travelers along I-90 is Al's Oasis.

"It's just a perfect halfway point, people getting gas or stopping in for a bite to eat whether it be a family going on vacation or a guy going across the state on a business trip or busses coming through here all the time," owner RF Buche said.

RF Buche bought Al's back i

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