The Midwest is widely known for its traditional family values. This part resists much of the influence from both coasts and thus clings to tradition and the importance of family and friendship. These values are especially important in South Dakota. With little to no liberal influence to be found in this state, people in South Dakota hold dear the traditions of loving one’s family and maintaining a close relationship with God.
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The University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota is a Christian-focus, academically-minded school. The private institution of higher learning first opened its doors in 1883, and today it welcomes approximately 1,160 undergraduate students each year. The 58-acre campus has an urban atmosphere, and it was ranked the 32nd best college in the Midwest in 2013.
The liberal arts university offers many vibrant programs at the Master’s and Bachelor’s degree levels, and it also offers credit-bearing workshops and professional development courses in a variety of subjects.
The university’s motto is “culture for service,†and it seeks to encourage academic excellence while developing mature Christians Read the rest of this entry…
Augustana College is a liberal arts college that is founded on Lutheran beliefs. The values of the Christian faith are the tools utilized within the school to equip students to strengthen their community and education. Students will find that the small class size, professors and friendly student body create a welcoming community on campus. In addition, students are also able to enjoy movies, shopping and the local attractions of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Even though, the university has a Christian foundation, individuals from other faiths are also welcome. Students are provided Read the rest of this entry…
Art is the expression of human creative skills and imaginations captured as a painting or sculptures. Art has been around for many years. Some say there were finding of some cave paintings, sculptures, rock paintings, and petroglyphs from the Upper Paleolithic dating back to about 40,000 years ago.
Terry Redlin, one of the most widely collected modern painters today, was born on July 11, 1937 and was raised in a small town of Watertown, South Dakota. As a small boy Read the rest of this entry…
South Dakota, like many states, has a unique and beautiful culture all its own. A big part of this is competitive chess. Statewide competitions began in 1922, when the title was won by Lloyd McFarling from the town of Huron. It is still behind held today, and is traditional in many towns of South Dakota. As with any competition of this nature, there is a friendly feud between towns as to who will produce the next year’s champion.Get more information here. http://boingboing.net/2011/07/27/buy-an-old-west-town-in-south-dakota-for-0-8m.html
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While a lot of groups have added their ingredients to the cultural mix of South Dakota, one of the biggest contributors is the oldest one. The various tribes that have called the place home since prehistoric times give the state its special flavor.
The Pierre Indian School has helped to bolster the traditions and values of these tribes among their youngest members. The image most people envision when they think of South Dakota is the Sioux warrior on horseback hunting a buffalo. It might seem cliched, but it’s stood the test of Read the rest of this entry…
Spring in South Dakota is as beautiful as anywhere, and there are plenty of daytrips right here at home to make a family happy. Here are some great in-state ideas for vacations that won’t break the bank or take you too far from home. Just because you’re not headed states away, don’t forget to lock the house, get your pets taken care of and set your adt system before you go…
Mt. Rushmore – Of course, everyone’s heard of Mount Rushmore and the destination’s a Read the rest of this entry…
One of the most important keys to South Dakota community is in recognizing the multitude of cultures that exist in the state. Though he hails from Haslemere, England, Paul Goble has been celebrating South Dakota Native American culture since the late 1950s. During a trip to America in 1959, Goble became an adopted member of the Yakima and Sioux tribes, inducted by Chief Edgar Red Cloud. In 1969, the artist/illustrator published Red Hawk’s Account of Custer’s Last Battle, which brought a new perspective to history by showing a Native American perspective on the event.Since 1969, not more than a few years have gone by without Goble releasing a new book, the most recent being The Boy & His Mud Horses published in 2010 by World Wisdom. The book brings Goble’s beautiful painted illustrations to a variety of Great Plains legends and tall tales. All of Goble’s pages portray Native American culture realistically and honestly, and over the years he’s received several widespread acclaim for his contributions to children’s books. Most notably, he received the 1979 Caldecott Medal for The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. Goble’s paintings have been recognized in the fine art world, as wellhe has two pieces at the Museum of Nebraska Art. Read the rest of this entry…
People have been living in South Dakota since before 5000 BC, when Paleolithic hunter-gathers roamed the plains. Over the years, different groups have moved in and left their mark before passing onsometimes tragically. While not all of South Dakota’s history is pleasant, it is extensive, and today’s generations can only benefit from looking into the past. Several museums make it easy to do just that, and the Association of South Dakota Museums helps behind the scenes to keep everything organized.The ADSM offers a way for museums to communicate with both each other and with their patrons. Individuals can join for 15, which offers access to a quarterly newsletter and a directory of museums in the state. Of course, you don’t have to be a member to make use of the ASDM’s resources, such as learning more about the museums in your area. Read the rest of this entry…