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| South Dakota Facts |
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The site of a rich gold strike in 1875, Deadwood, South Dakota retains its mining town atmosphere. While Deadwood is one of the most highly publicized mining towns of the trans-Mississippi West, much of its fame rests on the famous or infamous characters who lived there. |
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Brookings is the home of South Dakota State University, the state's largest university, with 8100 students, and a staff of nearly 2000. |
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The Crystal Springs Ranch rodeo arena in Clear Lake, South Dakota was built on a drained duck pond. The former duck pond is now known as "America's Most Natural Rodeo Bowl". |
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