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We are getting close to the deadline to file your annual income taxes. The time of year many people dread, but for some it's all about payback. Getting that tax refund from Uncle Sam.

A tax refund from the IRS each year is celebrated in many ways. It may be used to payoff outstanding debt. Could be used to buy new clothes for the kids. Maybe fund the family vacation. Or, you could bank it. But, if you're not sure of what to do with your tax refund, here are some ideas we came up with.

South Dakota

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A sportsperson's hat-trick. A guided fishing or hunting trip would satisfy the outdoors enthusiast for walleye and pheasants. Then, golfing at the premiere links locations in the Rushmore State.

Experience Sioux Falls

Spending a week, or two courtside for the Summit League Basketball Championships.

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Get your ride tricked-out for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Minnesota

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Live your dream and become a season ticket holder to either the Vikings, Twins, or Wild games.

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Renting a cabin along the North Shore.

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Shopping at the biggest mall in the country, Mall of America.

From Frybread to Pheasants - Here are South Dakota's Official State Things

Every state in our nation has chosen things that represent the state in one way or another to be official state things. Like a flower, or animal. South Dakota is no different.

The Mount Rushmore has a state flower. But did you know we also have a state tree and a state fish? Yes, we even have a state code.

Here is what we have so far in Wyoming. Thanks to the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office for the info:

See the Must-Drive Roads in Every State

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It's a Minnesota Bucket List! 50 Things You Must Do and See in Minnesota

The land of 10,000 lakes has so many amazing places to visit and explore! Scroll through this Minnesota Bucket List of 50 places and things to do and see how many you've crossed off the list.

Gallery Credit: Jessica Williams