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Most People Have No Idea This Underwater City In South Dakota Even Exists

Sheridan Lake in South Dakota covers the submerged ghost town of Sheridan, once a prosperous gold rush city.

by Leah Peretz
on Jul 17
A person stands on a dock by a lake, gazing at the water under a cloudy sky with mountains in the background.
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These 9 Photos From South Dakota’s Dust Bowl Will Break Your Heart

by Catherine Armstrong
on Jul 8
A dry, cracked landscape features a buffalo skull in the foreground, with distant hills and vehicles in the background.
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There’s An Underwater Ghost Town Hiding Under This Reservoir In South Dakota

by Leah Peretz
on May 3
A serene lake surrounded by lush green hills and trees under a clear blue sky.
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11 Historic Photos That Show Us What It Was Like Living In South Dakota In The Early 1900s

by Annie Sandmeier
on May 2
Black and white photo of tents in a wooded area, with people standing at the entrances among tall grass and trees.
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Here Are 11 Little Known Facts That Should Make Every South Dakotan Proud

by Annie Sandmeier
on May 2
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In 1936, South Dakota Plunged Into An Arctic Freeze That Makes Last Year’s Winter Look Downright Mild

South Dakota experienced one of its worst winters in 1936 with temperatures plummeting to -58° and record precipitation.

by Annie Sandmeier
on Nov 21
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The Heartbreaking Case That Was Solved 40 Years After Two Girls Went Missing In South Dakota

The 1971 disappearance of Pamella Jackson and Cheryl Miller was solved in 2013 when their car was found in Brule Creek.

by Catherine Armstrong
on Oct 30
Interior of an old car with a worn steering wheel, dashboard, and seats, showing signs of age and neglect.
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The Strange Etchings In South Dakota That Still Baffles Archaeologists To This Day

The Thoen Stone, a mysterious sandstone slab discovered in South Dakota, has baffled historians and archaeologists with its inscriptions predating the Gold Rush.

by Annie Sandmeier
on Oct 23
A stone historic marker with inscriptions about pioneers, set against a scenic landscape.
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8 Insane Things That Happened In South Dakota You Won’t Find in History Books

South Dakota has a fascinating history filled with unusual laws and surprising facts.

by Annie Sandmeier
on Jun 2
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The 8 Most Horrifying Disasters That Ever Happened In South Dakota

South Dakota has experienced several devastating natural disasters, including tornadoes, floods, fires, and blizzards.

by Katie Randall Hughes
on Nov 15
Dark storm clouds loom over a green landscape, with distant mountains and a rural scene featuring equipment and a trailer.