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According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, winter in Rapid City, South Dakota will be giving residents a wild ride!

Old Farmer’s Almanac Winter Forecasts for Rapid City, South Dakota: ‘A Season of Shifts!’

After years of biking through rain and snow, a South Dakota coffeehouse employee receives a heartwarming surprise from his co-workers. Photo courtesy: Google Street View.

ICYMI: Workers at South Dakota Coffeehouse Give Dishwasher Heartwarming Surprise

American worker. Automation is wiping out jobs across the Midwest, leaving families and communities struggling to adapt. Who’s next on the chopping block?

Disappearing Jobs: How Automation Is Replacing Workers Across the Midwest

Nice home in Minnesota. Beat the rush and snag your dream home in these 10 Midwest towns before prices skyrocket—don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Real Estate Experts: The Top 10 Midwest Towns To Buy a Home – Before Prices Soar!

Laughing ostrich. An ostrich escaped its trailer in Sioux Falls, causing a brief traffic disruption before being safely recaptured by its owner.

Today’s MUST-SEE VIDEO: Runaway Ostrich Stops Traffic in Sioux Falls, South Dakota!

Millennium Recycling in Sioux Falls, SD. Courtesy: Google Street View. A heart-wrenching discovery at a South Dakota recycling center has left police racing against time to uncover the truth.

Heartbreaking Discovery: Dead Infant Found by Staff at Sioux Falls Recycling Center

Travel in South Dakota

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Chimney Rock National Historic Site Add these to your bucket list! Discover the Midwest's incredible National Historic Sites that reveal untold stories and hidden treasures.

Bucket List Travel: You NEED To Visit Every U.S. National Historic Site In The Midwest!

Mount Rushmore. From iconic stone faces to sparkling waters, see why these South Dakota spots are drawing visitors from around the world.

Mount Rushmore And Pactola Lake: These Are South Dakota’s Must-See Landmarks

Gay men looking at map. Uncover the unexpected havens of equality thriving within conservative Midwestern states! These are the most LGBTQ+ friendly cities.

Hidden Rainbows: These Are The Midwest’s Most LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities In Conservative States

Everything Badlands and Black Hills – News and Fun Guides

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Historic sign on top of the Hotel Alex Johnson in Rapid City, SD. If you're brave enough to stay at this hotel, ghostly encounters with the Lady in White and other spirits will send shivers down your spine!

Terrifying Hauntings! Ghosts Lurk At Hotel Alex Johnson – South Dakota’s Haunted Haven!

Ghost woman at Midwest bar. Uncover spine-tingling tales and ghostly encounters at these haunted Midwest bars and restaurants – a thrilling adventure awaits!

These Are The Most Haunted Bars In The Midwest – Are You Brave Enough To Belly Up?

Mount Rushmore. From iconic stone faces to sparkling waters, see why these South Dakota spots are drawing visitors from around the world.

Mount Rushmore And Pactola Lake: These Are South Dakota’s Must-See Landmarks

Weird and Wonderful Things in South Dakota

More weird stuff from South Dakota here: Haunted Places | Aliens & UFOs | Monsters

Ready to explore spine-tingling haunts across America? Uncover the eerie stories behind the most haunted places in every state!

Ghostly Getaways: Discover the Most Haunted Places in Every State – If You Dare!

Want a ghostly encounter? Discover spine-chilling tales from the most haunted houses in every state—where the past still lingers!

Ghostly Encounters: Explore the Most Haunted Houses in Every State – if You Dare!

Are crop circles just clever pranks, or are aliens sending us secret messages in the fields of the Midwest?

Are Aliens Hiding in Plain Sight? The Truth About Crop Circles in the Midwest – and Beyond!

More Than Just Chislic and Kuchen!

South Dakota is so much more than just chislic and kuchen (although both are pretty amazing)! Read articles about: South Dakota Culture | Events | Food & Restaurants | History | People of South Dakota | State and National Parks

After years of biking through rain and snow, a South Dakota coffeehouse employee receives a heartwarming surprise from his co-workers. Photo courtesy: Google Street View.

ICYMI: Workers at South Dakota Coffeehouse Give Dishwasher Heartwarming Surprise

Man eating fried chicken. Midwestern fried foods are a tradition we can't resist, but here's how to make them a bit healthier without losing that irresistible crunch!

Why the Midwest Loves Fried Foods – and How To Make Them Healthier!

American flag on display at Sturgis 2024. Discover the jaw-dropping secrets of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with bikers Sausage Sally and Rocky’s wild ride from Minnesota to mayhem!

Sturgis 2024: Find Out What REALLY Happens at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Rally!

There’s Even More to Explore in South Dakota!

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