Dust Bowl

If you've been caught up in swirls buffeted by prairie winds lately, you might be wondering if we have entered another dust bowl of sorts. Today we talk about drought, how topsoil journeys from one place to another, and how to prevent it.

South Dakota residents are no stranger to drought. The state’s position in the U-S and many unique landforms impact our weather—and in some years, keep…

In this continuation of the story of Roy and Lucille Fitz, the De Smet couple discusses the reality of the Depression's effects on the plains. Roy says…

On Monday in Pierre the fire department responded to 911 calls reporting a prairie wildfire burning east of town.But when fire crews arrived they didn’t…

KEN BURNS NEW FILM, “THE DUST BOWL,” LOOKS AT VERY SERIOUS ISSUES IN THE SOUTHERN PLAINS DURING THE 19-30S. A PROFESSOR EMERITUS AT SOUTH DAKOTA STATE…