Christin and Josh Blom had their first date at Ben’s Brewing Co. —a downtown Yankton staple. “[Ben’s] always had a special place in our hearts, and we've enjoyed the atmosphere,” said Christin. “It's a fun sports bar. We've really always loved the place.” NEW OWNERS, NEW NAME @ THE BAR Written by Maddilynn Kallsen + photos by John Snyder 84 | 605MAGAZINE.COM After 19 years in business, owner Ben Hanten decided to sell the iconic location, and the Bloms jumped at the chance to add it to their growing portfolio. The entrepreneurs had recently purchased the Riverfront Event Center , the Meridian Venue , and The Brewery Event Center , all located in Yankton. “We said, ‘Well, why not?’ It gave our bartenders working at the wedding venues somewhere to go to keep their second job and stay up to date on their bartending skills,” said Christin.
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