Andy Gott

1 day ago | kxrb.com | Andy Gott

North and South Dakota are forever linked together for plenty of reasons. For starters, they're right next door to each other and share a similar climate and culture. They also share the same name, Dakota. But why is that? And why are there two Dakotas, anyway? It all goes back to the days of the Dakota territory. As you may know, the original capital of the territory was in Yankton. This created a bit of a problem for the rest of the territory though, as from just about anywhere else in those days.

5 days ago | kxrb.com | Andy Gott

Ahhhh, South Dakota. The home of two Time Zones, the Central Standard and Mountain Standard Time Zones. Let's face it, when traveling through the Mount Rushmore State, trying to keep track of which counties are in which time zones can get down right confusing. Now, to make matters worse, some "social media experts" are insisting that several South Dakota counties are actually stuck in the Central Time Zone, when they really should have been place in the Mountain Time Zone all along. Why is this?

5 days ago | kikn.com | Andy Gott

Ahhhh, South Dakota. The home of two Time Zones, the Central Standard and Mountain Standard Time Zones. Let's face it, when traveling through the Mount Rushmore State, trying to keep track of which counties are in which time zones can get down right confusing. Now, to make matters worse, some "social media experts" are insisting that several South Dakota counties are actually stuck in the Central Time Zone, when they really should have been place in the Mountain Time Zone all along. Why is this?

6 days ago | krocnews.com | Andy Gott

Summer road trip season is upon us, and if you're looking for a majestic trip that's a little closer to home this year, look no further than this hidden gem in the North Star State. Depending on where you live in the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, the drive could be a bit of a jaunt, but it's well worth the journey. Welcome to the High Falls The tallest waterfall in the state is at the very top of the state. Kinda fitting, right?

6 days ago | kxrb.com | Andy Gott

When most people think of Iowa, they imagine endless cornfields, endless prairies, and tractors at every intersection. The one thing you'd never imagine to see in the Hawkeye State is a rattlesnake. But, believe it or not, Iowa is home to three distinct species of rattlers within its borders. Where in Iowa can you find these 3 types of rattlesnakes? The answer may surprise you. According to the A-Z Animals, these are the 3 distinct species of rattlesnake that dwell in Iowa.