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There are people who don’t mind Dakota winters. And then there are those who become snowbirds—either actually or mentally—at the first hint of flurries. After years of observation, I think I’ve found the key difference between them: long underwear. Read More »

What if there is untapped potential in our Dakota winters? Could we change weather from being a deterrent to a plus when we’re recruiting top talent to move to the Dakotas? Read More »

What kind of winter can we expect this year? Apparently, that all depends on whether La Niña shows up as predicted. La Niña is a weather pattern that happens due to cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures. For the Dakotas, this means our weather will tend to come from the northwest along a polar jet stream. And the word “polar” should give ... Read More »

For generations, mothers have said the key to good health is “a bit of fresh air.” Recent medical research gives some support to that claim. Read More »

Though many dread the long, cold winter months in the Dakotas, the thrill of adventure lights a fire for others. Read More »

Winter weather was just as extreme on the prairie before European settlers arrived. Preparing for it was part of the daily existence of the prairie’s original inhabitants. In the 1800s, Native American tribes of the Midwest stayed fairly local year-round, unlike today’s “snowbirds,” who “fly away” to warmer southern climates for the winter months. They followed a strict calendar governed ... Read More »