Try HDRing it but from one shot. I've used it to fix shots like this before.
Use centre weighted metering on the people so they are exposed correctly and take the shot.
Then, open the picture in camera raw and reduce the exposure to get the sky back from being overexposed and save it as a copy -2. Then, still working with the original shot; boost the exposure to get the detail in the shadows. Now save this as a copy +2.
You now have 3 pics; the original, the -2 copy and the +2 copy.
Use a program like Photomatix to merge them into 1 pic and adjust the tonal mapping till you get something you like.
It’s worth a try if you constantly having trouble and if you don’t mind spending a little time doing post works on your shots.
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