3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks the Pierre Area Thursday Afternoon

As John Lennon would say, "Nobody Told Me There Would Be Days Like These, Strange Days Indeed, Most Peculiar Mama."

Another strange oddity happened on Thursday, (May 30) and I'm not referring to former President Donald Trump being convicted of a felony in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial in New York City.

Thursday's strange little oddity was an earthquake that reportedly struck central South Dakota.

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MORE: Earthquakes Are Real in South Dakota - But They're Rare

It's not uncommon to get earthquakes in South Dakota, there have been nearly 100 documented cases in the state since the first recorded one back in 1872. Now, as of Thursday, (May 30), we can add another to the list.

According to Dakota News Now, an earthquake rocked parts of central South Dakota during the mid-afternoon on Thursday. The United States Geological Survey reports a 3.7-magnitude quake struck about 24 miles northwest of Pierre right around 2:40 PM.

Dakota News Now reports that the Hughes County Sheriff's Office received several calls from residents in the area claiming to have heard and felt a deep rumble.

The largest earthquake ever recorded in South Dakota happened on June 2, 1911, just south of Huron. That earthquake had a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter Scale.

As of this time, there have been no reports of any damage or injuries resulting from Thursday afternoon's earthquake near Pierre.

Source: Dakota News Now

Seven Mind-Blowing Wonders' of South Dakota

I think most of us have at least heard of the "Seven Wonders of the Modern World." We might not be able to rattle them off as easily as McDonald's value menu items, but chances are you've heard of at least some of them, right?

There's the Great Wall of China. Chichén Itzá, a Mayan City on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan. Machu Picchu in Peru. Christ the Redeemer Statue in Rio de Janeiro. The Colosseum in Rome, and finally, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Every state in the nation is known for having a series of natural wonders and signature landmarks. So, I thought I would come up with my own list of the "Seven Wonders of South Dakota."

The following is what I consider to be the signature landmarks, monuments, and natural wonders that are synonymous with the great state of South Dakota. I tried to give both sides of the state a little love while comprising this list.

You might have a few additions...

Let's get started. The Seven Wonders of South Dakota:

Worst Places to Live in South Dakota

A surprising town was named the worst place to live in all of South Dakota and the reason behind it is a bit unexpected.

Money Inc. made a list of the 20 worst cities and towns to live in all of South Dakota and no part of the state is left unmarked.

The list focused on a number of key factors, including crime rate, unemployment, low wages, and school funding.

So which city is the "worst" in South Dakota, according to the article? Read on:

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are not my own and are taken from a list provided by Moneyinc.com

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