South Dakota
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Public to vote on South Dakota's smoking ban lawPIERRE, S.D. (AP) - The state has decided not to appeal a judge's decision that allows South Dakota's new smoking ban law to be referred to a public vote in the 2010 election. The decision was announced Friday by Attorney General Marty... In this article: South Dakota |
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AP Online | 19 hours ago
South Dakota red meat production falls in October
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washingtonpost.com | 1 day ago
Group won't challenge smoking ban ruling in SD
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The American Cancer Society says it will not appeal a judge's decision that clears the way for South Dakota's new smoking ban to be referred to a statewide public vote. Jennifer Stalley, the group's government...
In this article: American Cancer Society
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Income limit raised for SD heat assistance
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota has received more applications from residents seeking help to pay heating bills than it did last winter, and expanded eligibility guidelines could push demand even higher.
In this article: Natural gas, Propane, and Minnehaha County
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Stock market improves SD trust fund payouts
...does not reduce the funds below their original value. The Education Enhancement Trust Fund, which was set up with proceeds from South Dakota's share of a national settlement with tobacco companies, has a value of $343 million. The Health...
In this article: Mike Rounds, Cost of living, Revenue, Tobacco, and Larry Lucas
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Corn fungus fears easing in North and South Dakota
...not be as ominous as first feared. Initial tests are showing that the corn ear molds that are showing up in North Dakota and South Dakota are not of the type that can make corn inedible for cattle. The corn mold is caused by different...
In this article: Toxin, North Dakota State University, North Dakota, Cattle, and South Dakota State University
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South Dakota (/ˌsaʊθ dəˈkoʊtə/) is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. The former territory was admitted to the Union on November 2, 1889. Centrally-located Pierre, is the state capital and Sioux Falls is the state's largest city.
South Dakota is bisected by the Missouri River, dividing the state into two socioeconomically distinct halves, known to residents as "West River" and "East River". Fertile soil in the eastern part of the state is used to grow a variety of crops, while ranching is the predominant agricultural activity in the west. The Black Hills, a group of low pine-covered mountains, is located in the southwest part of the state. The area is of great religious importance to local American Indian tribes. Mount Rushmore is a major state tourist destination in the Black Hills.
Historically dominated by an agricultural economy and a rural lifestyle, South Dakota has recently sought to diversify its economy to attract and retain residents. However, it is still largely rural and has the fifth-lowest population density among U.S. states. While several Democratic senators have represented South Dakota for multiple terms at the federal level, the state government is largely dominated by the Republican Party, which has carried South Dakota in the last eleven presidential elections.
- Name:
- South Dakota
- Also Known As:
- The Mount Rushmore State (official), The Sunshine State
- Capital:
- Pierre
- Motto:
- Under God the people rule
- Largest City:
- Sioux Falls
- Governor:
- M. Michael Rounds (R)
- Lieutenant Governor:
- Dennis Daugaard (R)
- Total Area:
- 199,905
- Area of Land:
- 75,689
- Area of Inland Water:
- 1,225
- Latitude:
- 42° 29′ N to 45° 56′ N
- Longitude:
- 96° 26′ W to 104° 03′ W
- Elevation Lowest Point:
- 295
- Lowest Point:
- Big Stone Lake
- Elevation highest point:
- 7,242
- Highest Point:
- Harney Peak
- Admittance Date:
- November 02, 1889
- Time Zone:
- Central: UTC-6/-5
- Demonym:
- South Dakotan
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