Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest

The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels.

Childhood vaccination rates continue to fall, including in the Midwest

Childhood vaccination rates have again fallen, with many Midwest states' rates dropping below the national average and non-medical exemptions for vaccinations continuing to rise.

Blizzard warning issued in Dakotas

Blizzard warnings are in effect for parts of both North and South Dakota, creating dangerous conditions for drivers on Thursday morning.

Missing woman believed to be held against her will found safe, BCA says

The woman who was missing and was believed to be held against her will has been found safe, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) announced Thursday.

WATCH: Disastrous flooding in lakeside neighborhood forces family to abandon pool day

A North Sioux City homeowner has described how he and his wife "abandoned our pool day with the kids" and "scrambled" to "race away" from rapidly rising water as their street was inundated during a flood-mitigation measure.

Evacuations ordered in Iowa due to extreme flooding

Floodwaters forced people out of their homes in parts of Iowa, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief Saturday from yet another round of extraordinary heat.

I-90 in South Dakota closed due to blizzard conditions

Highway officials in South Dakota have shut down a large portion of Interstate 90, as blizzard conditions worsen in the central part of the state.

3 people killed when house explodes in South Dakota

The South Dakota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a house explosion that killed a baby and her grandparents and left two young children hospitalized with burns.

Three people charged in $9 million meat heist across Midwest

Three people are accused of stealing millions of dollars worth of meat in a multi-state heist spanning the Midwest, including targeting a facility in Minnesota.

Canadian cyclist on fundraiser ride dies after being hit by semi

A Canadian cyclist struck by a truck driver in South Dakota last week died from his injuries on Monday, authorities say.

South Dakota Supreme Court rules against marijuana legalization

The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s ruling that nullified a voter-passed amendment to the state constitution that would have legalized recreational marijuana use.

Journalists uncover 'Pandora' box of financial records of world leaders, elite

The report released Sunday by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists involved 600 journalists from 150 media outlets in 117 countries.