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State capital: Pierre
Entered Union: Nov. 2, 1889
Population: 770,883 (2004 estimate)
Area 75,885 sq mi. (196,542 sq km)
Governor: Mike Rounds (Republican)
U.S. Representatives: 1
State nicknames: Mount Rushmore State, Coyote State

South Dakota Headlines

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  • Governor Interviews Supreme Court Finalists

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  • Beef training sessions are available in some South Dakota counties

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  • 1 out of 12 South Dakotans packing heat

  • Army Guard unit to return from Afghanistan

  • On This Day: Sioux Killed in Wounded Knee Massacre

  • IHS prepares for growth in Native American population

  • Competitive bidding could save the state millions, critics say

  • South Dakota Faces & Facts

  • Abortion ban vote rated by AP as state's top 2008 story

  • Digital TV conversion dealine could be extended

  • South Dakotan On List Of Pardons

  • Rounds Reduces Sentences Of 205 Inmates

  • Probation rate exceeds national average

  • South Dakota Students Demonstrate Solid Academic Performance

  • The Future of Energy in South Dakota

  • Jewish holiday of Hannukah begins

  • Menorah lighting ceremony set for S.D. Capitol

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  • South Dakota Tourism

  • South Dakota - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  • South Dakota Sex Offender Registry

  • South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks home page

  • South Dakota Department of Labor

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  • 38 pages found in Government:

    Bureau of Administration
    Features info on the following offices/programs: fleet and travel management, purchasing and printing, hearing examiners, central duplicating, federal surplus property, central supply, property/records management, state engineer and lease/risk and energy management.
    http://www.state.sd.us/boa/

    Bureau of Finance and Management
    Includes mission/objective, organization information and vendor self-service feature.
    http://www.state.sd.us/bfm/index.htm

    Bureau of Information and Telecommunications
    Features division information, strategic planning, connecting to schools, news, standards, job opportunities, billing rates, tips and hints, FAQs and help desk.
    http://www.state.sd.us/bit/index.htm

    Bureau of Personnel
    Includes information about jobs, training, benefits, resources and contact information.
    http://bop.sd.gov/

    Department of Agriculture
    Charged with providing agricultural support services, providing for financial development of agriculture, and conservation of resources.
    http://www.state.sd.us/doa/

    Department of Corrections
    To provide the necessary custody, care and supervision of juvenile and adult offenders, for the protection of the citizens of South Dakota.
    http://www.state.sd.us/corrections/corrections.html

    Department of Education
    Focuses on promoting leadership and service among administrators and educators and providing resources and services that directly impact children and their parents.
    http://doe.sd.gov/

    Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    To provide environmental and natural resources assessment, financial assistance, and regulation to protect public health, natural resources and the environment, and economic development.
    http://www.state.sd.us/denr/denr.html

    Department of Health
    Working to prevent disease and promote health, ensure access to needed, high-quality health care, and efficiently manage public health resources.
    http://doh.sd.gov

    Department of Human Services
    Features information about the Human Services Center, Council on Developmental Disabilities, mental health, services to the blind and visually impaired, alcohol and drug abuse, and rehabilitation services.
    http://dhs.sd.gov

    Department of Labor
    Includes information about employment services, job training, worker's compensation, wage and hour laws and labor market information.
    http://www.state.sd.us/dol/dol.htm

    Department of Revenue
    Handles all questions of taxation and government revenue in the State of South Dakota.
    http://www.state.sd.us/drr

    Department of Social Services
    Provides support for South Dakotans experiencing financial difficulty, physical or mental illness, domestic abuse, and other social problems.
    http://dss.sd.gov/

    Department of Tourism
    Promotes South Dakota as a destination for tourism.
    http://www.travelsd.com/

    Department of Transportation
    Oversees highways, aeronautics, railroads, and other transportation.
    http://www.sddot.com

    Federal Jobs in South Dakota
    Free e-mail reports based on jobseekers profile of federal job openings. Breakdown of federal openings by agency, state, region and occupation. Additional services available for fee.
    http://www.federaljobsearch.com/South_Dakota.asp

    Governor's Office of Economic Development
    A regional look at the state, business and industry information, profiles, what's in the news, FAQs and student's section.
    http://www.sdreadytowork.com/

    Legislative Research Council
    Features general information and member rosters, codified laws, administrative rules and interim information.
    http://legis.state.sd.us/

    Lt. Governor of South Dakota
    Official office contact information.
    http://www.state.sd.us/lt.gov/

    Office of Procurement Management
    Includes vendor manual, bidder registration, list of buyers, agency info and FAQs, contracts and challenges, computer specs and standards, educational software, and 1122 law enforcement data.
    http://www.state.sd.us/boa/opm/

    Office of School and Public Lands
    Features information about its history and staff, surface and mineral management, press releases, statistics, investments, FAQs and contact information.
    http://www.sdpubliclands.com/

    Office of the Attorney General
    Read all about the office, news and issues, official opinions, consumer protection issues, criminal investigation and publications.
    http://www.state.sd.us/attorney

    Office of the Governor
    Information about the Governor of South Dakota, along with speeches, press releases, and other public information related to the office
    http://www.state.sd.us/governor/

    Office of the State Auditor
    Mission/objective, employee directory, and tasks of the auditor's office.
    http://www.sdauditor.gov/

    Office of the State Treasurer
    Includes statement of purpose, unclaimed property listings, investment council and board of finance, and links to other state treasurers.
    http://www.sdtreasurer.com/

    Office of Tribal Government Relations
    Features mission statement, commissioner's biography, FAQs, tourism information, and information and links to the nine tribes.
    http://www.state.sd.us/oia/

    Public Utilities Commission
    Features the names of the commissioners, news releases, tax reporting and consumer reports, related links and contact information.
    http://www.state.sd.us/puc/

    Senator Tim Johnson
    Democratic U. S. Senator. Biography, press releases, intern information, economic development, issues and constituent service.
    http://johnson.senate.gov/

    South Dakota Department of Corrections
    Information about state facilities and community programs, as well as updates on prison escapees.
    http://www.state.sd.us/state/executive/corrections/corrections.html

    South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
    Regulations, applications, drawing odds, recipes, and additional information.
    http://www.sdgfp.info

    South Dakota Division of Child Support
    Provides information about programs, guidelines, procedures, and available services.
    http://dss.sd.gov/childsupport/

    South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles
    Provides vehicle licensing, titling, and registration information as well as forms and contact information.
    http://www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/index.htm

    South Dakota Housing Development Authority
    Affordable Housing for South Dakota.
    http://www.sdhda.org/

    South Dakota Lottery
    Features winning numbers, locations of lottery offices, FAQs and a wide variety of information.
    http://www.sdlottery.org/

    South Dakota Retirement System
    Includes information on retirement income, supplemental plans, benefit calculator, historical highlights, outlook newsletter, and contact information.
    http://www.sdrs.sd.gov/

    South Dakota Secretary of State
    Information on elections, voting, absentee ballots and election returns.
    http://www.sdsos.gov

    South Dakota State Historical Society
    Programs include archeology, preservation, museums, research and publications, and state archives.
    http://www.sdhistory.org/

    Unified Judicial System
    Features an overview of the court system, its history, court procedures, activities, calendar, and glossary of legal terms.
    http://www.state.sd.us/state/judicial/



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