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Landscapes of South Dakota: Sunflowers

Special | 1m | South Dakota is the number one producer of sunflowers. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Hutterites

Special | 1m | Hutterite colonies have been established across South Dakota and the upper midwest. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Black Elk

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Special | 1m | Black Elk became a spiritual leader for the Lakota people. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: SD Wave

Special | 1m | South Dakotans display their friendliness with pride and a wave of the hand. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Red Cloud

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Special | 1m | Red Cloud lead his people as a Chief through war and transition to reservation life. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Oscar Howe

Special | 1m | Oscar Howe created a unique style of painting inspired by his native heritage. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Divorce Capital

Special | 1m | Sioux Falls was once known as the divorce capital of the country. (1m)

Landscapes of South Dakota: Ben Reifel

Special | 1m | Ben Reifel was the first native american elected to Congress. (1m)

Tipperary

Special | 1m | Tipperary was a record breaking saddle bronc, dumping 80 riders before a succesful ride. (1m)

Terry Redlin

Special | 1m | Terry Redlin paints realistic scenes with outdoor and wildlife themes. (1m)

Sica Hollow

Special | 1m | Sica Hollow, a state park in NE South Dakota is named for Native American lore. (1m)

Richard Termes

Special | 1m | Richard Termes developed six point perspective and paints scenes on spheres. (1m)

Pink Rocks

Special | 1m | Two types of pink rock make a solid contribution to South Dakota's Landscape. (1m)

Doc Farber

Special | 1m | Doc Farber changed the political landscape of South Dakota. (1m)

Corn

Special | 1m | Corn is a staple in South Dakota's economy. (1m)

Bear Butte

Special | 1m | Bear Butte is a geographical formation with cultural importance. (1m)

Pheasants

Special | 1m | Chinese ringneck pheasants are South Dakota's state bird. (1m)

Petrified Wood Park

Special | 1m | Lemmon, SD is home to the largest petrified wood park. (1m)

Mammoth Site

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Special | 1m | The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs offers a glimpse or the area before explorers arrived. (1m)

Keystone Wye Bridge

Special | 1m | Unique roadways and bridges carve a path through the Black Hills. (1m)

Family Connections

Special | 1m | You might be surprised how you are connected to the person standing next to you. (1m)

Edgar McFadden

Special | 1m | Edgar McFadden developed stem rust free wheat. (1m)

Crazy Horse

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Special | 1m | Crazy Horse memorial is a tribute to the history of the Lakota people. (1m)

Casey Tibbs

Special | 1m | Casey Tibbs was a world famous rodeo cowboy from South Dakota. (1m)

Time Zones

Special | 1m | Central and Mountain time zones cross South Dakota and help shape the state's identity. (1m)

Initiative Referendum

Special | 1m | South Dakota was the firs state to adopt the initiative and referendum process. (1m)

Harney Peak

Special | 1m | Harney Peak has the distinction of being the highest peak east of the Rocky Mountains. (1m)

George McGovern

Special | 1m | George McGovern was a war hero, senator, presidential candidate, scholar & humanitarian. (1m)

Coughlin Campanile

Special | 1m | The Coughlin Campanile is the iconic structure and landmark on the campus of SDSU. (1m)

Center of the Nation

Special | 1m | South Dakota contains the geographical center of the US, if all 50 states are included. (1m)

Badlands

Special | 1m 2s | The Badlands contain the largest sample of fossils from the late Eocene & Oligocene eras. (1m 2s)

Al Kurtenbach

Special | 1m | Al Kurtenbach is cofounder of Daktronics. The SD based company is known world wide. (1m)

Wall Drug

Special | 1m | Wall Drug is a major tourist destination that began as a small family pharmacy business. (1m)

USS South Dakota

Special | 1m | Landlocked on 12th Street in Sioux Falls, the USS South Dakota is a highly decorated ship. (1m)

Stratobowl

Special | 1m | The Stratobowl is another unique land formation in the Black Hills, outside of Rapid City (1m)

Joe Foss

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Special | 1m | Joe Foss worked his way through life into great success as a leader for the state and coun (1m)

Hog House

Special | 1m | Hog house is a term used in the state legislature, but has a meaning that you might not ex (1m)

Gladys Pyle

Special | 1m | Gladys Pyle helped shape the political landscape both in state and at the federal level. (1m)

Coteau des Prairies

Special | 1m | The Coteau des Prairies is an unique land formation in the state. (1m)

Bison

Special | 1m | Bison are an important animal historically and in today’s agriculture industry. (1m)

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