The Dakotas

Dakotas Lead US In Virus Growth As Both Reject Mask Rules

The Republican governors of North and South Dakota have eschewed mask requirements.
By Stephen Groves and Dave Kolpack, AP

New Year Could Bring Record Low Temperatures To Parts Of U.S.

Lows are predicted to hit minus 20F to minus 30F from Montana into the Dakotas and Minnesota, well below average.
By Daniel Trotta and Chris Francescani, Reuters

Standing Rock's Pipeline Fight Brought Hope, Then More Misery

The losing fight over the Dakota Access Pipeline has brought into high relief the dire living conditions of the Standing Rock Sioux and other Native Americans.
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North And South Dakota Hit By Second Day Of Blizzard Conditions

The National Weather Service forecast as many as 15 inches of snow to fall in some areas before the storm leaves the area.
By Reuters

Blizzard Warnings As Winter Storm Forecast Over Central U.S.

"Holiday travel will likely be poor across much of the northern-tier states."
By Curtis Skinner, Reuters