South Dakota News

• The 10 Best States for Retirement
  
  A new ranking says Tennessee, Louisiana, and South Dakota are the best places to retire.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Mon, 06 May 2013 09:30:00 -0400.
• Republicans, Democrats Both See Opportunity in Johnson Retirement
  
  Republicans have to pick up South Dakota, West Virginia at minimum to take back Senate.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:50:00 -0400.
• US state to allow armed teachers
  
  The US state of South Dakota enacts a law allowing school districts to arm teachers, with backers saying it will prevent mass shootings in schools.
  BBC News.  Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:26:18 GMT.
• South Dakota To Ban Public Schools From Selling Exclusive Sports Broadcast Rights
  
  As a word person, I generally applaud the invocation of the First Amendment to ensure that information is freely distributed, and that I don't get thrown in jail for what I write. ...
  By Bob Cook.  Forbes.  Mon, 4 Mar 2013 23:08:07 GMT.
• George McGovern: The Loser Who Became A Hero For Baby Boomers
  
  George McGovern, the Democratic liberal senator who ran for president in 1972 against Richard M. Nixon and was a hero to many baby boomers, died on Sunday in Sioux Falls, S.D. He was 90.
  By Deborah L. Jacobs.  Forbes.  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:23:01 GMT.
• Nixon's challenger gravely ill
  
  George McGovern, who unsuccessfully ran against President Richard Nixon in 1972, is gravely ill in a South Dakota hospice, his family says.
  BBC News.  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:35:07 GMT.
• Family Catches Rain to Offset Drought
  
  PINE RIDGE RESERVATION, South Dakota — Brown and yellow hills and fields stretch out around the Pine Ridge Reservation for miles in all directions. ...
  Voice of America.  Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:29:45 -0400.
• ArtsBeat: At Comic-Con, a Mini-Mount Rushmore Version of Kiss and Other Collectibles
  
  Collectibles, like a talking orange and a Golden Domo Bobblehead, remain big draws at Comic-Con.
  By Brooks Barnes.  International Herald Tribune.  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:36:03 GMT.
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• Bucks Blog: A Free Checking Account Pioneer Brings It Back
  
  TCF Bank, chartered in South Dakota and with branches in eight states, is restoring its "free" checking account.
  By Ann Carrns.  International Herald Tribune.  Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:00:32 GMT.
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In 2008, the estimated population of South Dakota was 804,194, whereas in 2006, the population of South Dakota was about 787,380.  For detailed, up-to-date information about South Dakota's demographics, visit the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts about South Dakota web page.  For maps of South Dakota, visit this South Dakota Map website.

The photograph at right shows the state capitol building in Pierre, South Dakota.  South Dakota newspaper publishers are listed here, along with their addresses, phone numbers, and website links; South Dakota library names, descriptions, and website links are listed on this page.  More information about South Dakota can be found here.

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