Discover hidden lakeside villages in South Dakota where locals enjoy quiet waters, fishing, and small-town charm far from ...

The Watertown Public Opinion is now a part of USA TODAY Network's Center for Community Journalism. The Public Opinion is ...

From lakeside hikes and fishing to unique thrift finds and charming coffee spots, this Iowa Great Lakes escape blends ...

A global nonprofit has purchased more than 12,000 acres north of Two Harbors including forests, lakes and peatland, in an effort to forever conserve a large portion of Minnesota’s North Woods. The ...

The Heart of Dixie Although Alabama doesn’t have an official nickname, the nickname that’s most commonly used is “Heart of Dixie,” according to the Alabama state archives. Others include the Cotton ...

If you're planning to visit South Dakota's state parks in 2026, annual entrance licenses are already available.

LAKE ALVIN, S.D. (KELO)– It’s that time of year again when the leaves start changing colors across South Dakota. Although the peak season hasn’t arrived, some trees are starting to show their colors ...

South Dakota has a higher rate of female incarceration than any other U.S. state, according to a new report. The state's female incarceration rate is higher than other states and many other countries.

On Wednesday morning, the South Dakota Supreme Court heard the a case of a Black Hawk neighborhood against the state. Black ...

North Dakota's attorney general is considering legal action against South Dakota over a new law. The South Dakota law bans the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline projects. The dispute ...

State wildlife officials have confirmed the spread of invasive zebra mussels to northwestern North Dakota. Mussels were found in Smishek Lake north of the town of Powers Lake in Burke County, ...

Tariffs and an international trade war are creating significant volatility within South Dakota's agricultural industries. Livestock producers are seeing record-high prices, while many soybean and corn ...