Large and small cities in Iowa, South Dakota and Wisconsin are home to lots of dive bars. They are the gritty, unpretentious and full of character locations many people love. These are the places where neon signs glow like old friends, jukeboxes hum with decades of memories and the drinks come strong without a hint of pretense.

The Sioux Falls area is home to a number of them. The Top Hat feels frozen in time, right down to the PBR sign. It features a laid-back atmosphere with a pool table, darts and an outdoor smoking area.

In Yankton, customers can find an unusual practice of smashing beer bottles. And over in Freeman one can enjoy some of the bar's family recipe deep-fried lamb or mutton.

Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or just a cold beer, these dives prove that the heart of the Mi

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