If you’re from South Dakota, you’ll know these things all too well. We do these things so often, we forget they are even South Dakota traditions! Without them, South Dakota just wouldn’t feel like home.
- We live through frigid, long winters.
Stephanie / Flickr Year after year after year. And somehow, we still love our state.
- We eat chislic.
Janelle / Flickr Only in South Dakota do we have God’s perfect creation that shall not be called by any other name.
- We storm watch.
Dan (catching up) / Flickr No need to go inside until the tornado sirens turn on.
- We make hotdish.
srsldy / Flickr Usually with tater tots on top. Always with meat.
- We round up the buffalo.
South Dakota / Flickr Custer Round Up takes place every year in Custer State Park, drawing spectators from across the nation.
- We eat Sunday dinner with our family.
Darkhorse Winterwolf / Flickr Living in South Dakota, it never gets old having the whole family around the table.
- We take long autumn drives just to see the colors.
blucolt / Flickr They’re so vibrant and beautiful, we just can’t get enough.
- We skip work (and school) for season opener.
@NickMKE / Flickr Because hunting is a way of life around here.
- We look for the first robin in spring.
Gale / Flickr After those long, hard winters, we need a sign that spring and summer are on their way.
- We wave and smile at everyone.
pxl eyes / Flickr A super special tradition is the two finger wave while driving (mostly applicable when passing farmers).
- We raise animals to show at the State Fair.
South Dakota 4-H / Facebook We are a state proud of our agriculture and we want to pass that on to our kids.
What South Dakota traditions did we miss? What are some other things only South Dakotans do? We would love to hear your input to so let us know by leaving a comment below.
Stephanie / Flickr
Year after year after year. And somehow, we still love our state.
Janelle / Flickr
Only in South Dakota do we have God’s perfect creation that shall not be called by any other name.
Dan (catching up) / Flickr
No need to go inside until the tornado sirens turn on.
srsldy / Flickr
Usually with tater tots on top. Always with meat.
South Dakota / Flickr
Custer Round Up takes place every year in Custer State Park, drawing spectators from across the nation.
Darkhorse Winterwolf / Flickr
Living in South Dakota, it never gets old having the whole family around the table.
blucolt / Flickr
They’re so vibrant and beautiful, we just can’t get enough.
@NickMKE / Flickr
Because hunting is a way of life around here.
Gale / Flickr
After those long, hard winters, we need a sign that spring and summer are on their way.
pxl eyes / Flickr
A super special tradition is the two finger wave while driving (mostly applicable when passing farmers).
South Dakota 4-H / Facebook
We are a state proud of our agriculture and we want to pass that on to our kids.
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South Dakota traditions March 04, 2021 Luke What are some common stereotypes in South Dakota? As with every state, there are some things that only residents from that state do, and South Dakota is no different. So here are some common stereotypes that you’ll only find in South Dakota: 1) all South Dakotans have accents; 2) everyone drives tractors everywhere; 3) electricity and technology haven’t yet reached South Dakota; 4) there’s literally nothing to do in South Dakota; 5) nothing but corn fields and farms. What do you think? Are these fair assessments of SD? What are the best things about living in South Dakota? Some states have more livable areas than others, but all states have some truly great reasons to consider a move. Let’s look at some of the best reasons to move to/live in South Dakota: 1) career opportunities. According to reports, South Dakota is in the top ten states for job opportunities; 2) salary and taxes. No personal income tax, personal property tax or inheritance tax; 3) high quality of life with low cost of living. According to US News, SD is the 2nd best state for quality of living! That’s a pretty good mark. What are the worst things about living in South Dakota? As we saw above, there are plenty of reasons to think that South Dakota is a great place to reside and call home, but it might not be for everyone. Although stereotypes are inflated and over exaggerated, there are still kernels of truth in them, such as for some South Dakota will not offer them the same opportunities or big city feeling as you might get in other states. Some also think that the local cuisine lacks imagination, or that there’s not much to do there. What do you think are the worst reasons to move to South Dakota?
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South Dakota traditions
March 04, 2021
Luke
What are some common stereotypes in South Dakota? As with every state, there are some things that only residents from that state do, and South Dakota is no different. So here are some common stereotypes that you’ll only find in South Dakota: 1) all South Dakotans have accents; 2) everyone drives tractors everywhere; 3) electricity and technology haven’t yet reached South Dakota; 4) there’s literally nothing to do in South Dakota; 5) nothing but corn fields and farms. What do you think? Are these fair assessments of SD? What are the best things about living in South Dakota? Some states have more livable areas than others, but all states have some truly great reasons to consider a move. Let’s look at some of the best reasons to move to/live in South Dakota: 1) career opportunities. According to reports, South Dakota is in the top ten states for job opportunities; 2) salary and taxes. No personal income tax, personal property tax or inheritance tax; 3) high quality of life with low cost of living. According to US News, SD is the 2nd best state for quality of living! That’s a pretty good mark. What are the worst things about living in South Dakota? As we saw above, there are plenty of reasons to think that South Dakota is a great place to reside and call home, but it might not be for everyone. Although stereotypes are inflated and over exaggerated, there are still kernels of truth in them, such as for some South Dakota will not offer them the same opportunities or big city feeling as you might get in other states. Some also think that the local cuisine lacks imagination, or that there’s not much to do there. What do you think are the worst reasons to move to South Dakota?
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
As with every state, there are some things that only residents from that state do, and South Dakota is no different. So here are some common stereotypes that you’ll only find in South Dakota: 1) all South Dakotans have accents; 2) everyone drives tractors everywhere; 3) electricity and technology haven’t yet reached South Dakota; 4) there’s literally nothing to do in South Dakota; 5) nothing but corn fields and farms. What do you think? Are these fair assessments of SD?
What are the best things about living in South Dakota?
Some states have more livable areas than others, but all states have some truly great reasons to consider a move. Let’s look at some of the best reasons to move to/live in South Dakota: 1) career opportunities. According to reports, South Dakota is in the top ten states for job opportunities; 2) salary and taxes. No personal income tax, personal property tax or inheritance tax; 3) high quality of life with low cost of living. According to US News, SD is the 2nd best state for quality of living! That’s a pretty good mark.
What are the worst things about living in South Dakota?
As we saw above, there are plenty of reasons to think that South Dakota is a great place to reside and call home, but it might not be for everyone. Although stereotypes are inflated and over exaggerated, there are still kernels of truth in them, such as for some South Dakota will not offer them the same opportunities or big city feeling as you might get in other states. Some also think that the local cuisine lacks imagination, or that there’s not much to do there. What do you think are the worst reasons to move to South Dakota?
