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 ...

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

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 ...

BISMARCK — North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said Monday he does not see a legal option for suing the state of South Dakota over that state’s eminent domain law regarding carbon dioxide ...

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, ...

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — Chase Mason threw three touchdown passes, James Basinger ran for two scores and South Dakota State jumped our early and rolled to a 51-7 victory over Mercyhurst on Saturday.

The undefeated North Dakota State Bison face the South Dakota Coyotes in what should be an easy Week 5 win, but this in-state rivalry game won’t be on regular broadcast TV. Kickoff takes place on ...

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.

University of South Dakota professor Phillip Michael Hook was put on administrative leave after calling Charlie Kirk a Nazi on social media on the day of Kirk’s death. A federal court on Wednesday ...