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Porter Sculpture Park

Porter Sculpture Park is located just off Interstate 90 in Montrose, South Dakota (about 25 miles west of Sioux Falls, on the eastern edge of McCook County). It is on the South Dakota Drift Prairie, only 1/4 of a mile off of the interstate. There are over 60 sculptures in the Park which is situated on 10 acres of tall grass prairie. Many of the sculptures, in the style of industrial art, were made with scrap metal, old farm equipment, or railroad tie plates. The largest sculpture in the park is a 60-foot-tall (18 m) bull head. This sculpture took three years to build, weighs 25 tons, and is equal in size to the heads of Mount Rushmore. Every sculpture in the park was made by Sculptor Wayne Porter. The Park is open May 15 - October 15 annually. Admission is $10 per adult, $5 ages 13–17, and free for ages 12 and under. History of the Artist and Porter Sculpture Park Artist: Wayne Porter is a sculptor who grew up in rural South Dakota and learned to weld as a child in his father's blacksmith shop. He has never taken an art class. He made his first small sculpture at the age of 10. After graduating from South Dakota State University in Brookings with degrees in political science and history, he was a sheep rancher for a few years and worked on sculptures when he had free time. Art: Many of his sculptures are large and most of the early pieces are made from junk/found metal, including the bumper of an old family car, an antique water heater from the local dump, and pieces of old farm machinery. He has written and displays poetry that accompany many of the sculptures. The sculptures are majestic, whimsical, thought provoking, and readily display the influences of the South Dakota prairies he grew up on. They reflect his quick wit, humor, and diverse influences. Sculpture Park: Wayne Porter opened the park in the fall of 2000. He had been ranching and creating sculptures for several years and the art piled up outside of his Dad's blacksmith shop. Over time, cars and buses would come off the highway that runs through the small town of St. Lawrence, SD (pop. 200)to see his sculptures and want to pay him. He realized that sheep ranching is really hard work and he could make a living doing what he loved. He looked for land near Interstate 90 to have better access for tourists and was able to move his sculptures to the current location and open Porter Sculpture Park. The artist continues to make new art in the blacksmith shop where he learned to weld during the offseason and moves the sculptures to the park when they are finished. Prairie: Wayne has been working to restore the prairie to a native South Dakota tall grass prairie. His farmer friend's cows are in the park in the spring before the park opens to give birth to their calves and eat the grass. Healthy prairies require this or an annual burn. It took a few years to see native flowers and grasses returning, and the restoration continues to be a work in progress. A book about Wayne Porter's life, art, processes, inspiration and business planning was published in 2025: "The Power of the Bull: Inside the Head of Sculptor Wayne Porter" by Sue Speck. References External links
Roosevelt High School (South Dakota)

Roosevelt High School is a public high school located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States. It opened in 1991 and is one of four traditional high schools in the Sioux Falls School District. History Roosevelt was the third high school in the Sioux Falls School District. The school opened for the 1991–1992 school year after a $17 million construction effort. Eventual overcrowding at the school was used as a pitching point for the referendum that later funded Jefferson High School. Athletics Roosevelt athletic teams are nicknamed the Rough Riders and compete in the Metro Athletic Conference. The girls basketball team won 111 games in a row from 1997-01 along with 5 straight state championships. The 2021-22 boys basketball team achieved a perfect 22-0 season en route to back-to-back state championships. Performing arts RHS has three competitive show choirs: the mixed-gender "Executive Suite" and "Rider Revolution" as well as the all-female "Capitol Harmony". The school also fields the only competitive inclusive show choir in the United States, "Unity, Inc." The program also hosts an annual competition. RHS has a theater program that typically has two plays per semester, along with a summer show. The second show of the spring semester is usually a musical. Notable alumni Kellen Briggs, hockey player January Jones, actress in the television series Mad Men Joe Krabbenhoft, basketball coach Mason McCormick, professional football offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers Marcus Phillips, pitcher drafted 33rd overall by the Boston Red Sox in the 2025 MLB draft References
Sanford USD Medical Center

Sanford USD Medical Center is a hospital operated by the Sanford Health system in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is classified as a Level I Trauma center. It was ranked as one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America by Becker's Hospital Review in 2017 and 2018. Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center is the largest tertiary hospital in South Dakota and it serves as the primary teaching institution for the Sanford School of Medicine, at the University of South Dakota. Sanford USD Medical Center is the largest employer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with approximately 7,300 staff. Sanford USD Medical Center is a part of an integrated health care system. References External links Media related to Sanford USD Medical Center at Wikimedia Commons Sanford Health
Sinte Gleska University

Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a public tribal land-grant university in Mission, South Dakota, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. It is a Brulé Lakota Indian Reservation home to the Sicangu (Burnt Thigh). SGU has an enrollment of 828 full and part-time students. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. History SGU was charted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in 1970 and held its first classes on February 3, 1971. SGU was named for the Brulé Lakota chief Sinte Gleska. The founding Board President was Lakota elder Stanley Red Bird Sr., and Joseph M. Marshall III, the first published writer in Lakota, was a founder as well. In 1994, the college was designated a land-grant college alongside 31 other tribal colleges. Partnerships The college is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations. Tribal colleges generally serve geographically isolated populations who have no other means accessing higher education; they also are a means for the tribes to teach subjects from the perspectives of their cultures, as well as specific classes in their cultures. Academics SGU describes its approach to higher education as focusing on "an educational direction and philosophy that both promotes and preserves our Lakol Wicohan (traditional way of life) for the benefit of our future generations." The university offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, certificates, and vocational programs through seven academic undergraduate departments: Great Plains Art Institute Arts and Sciences Business Education Human Services Lakota Studies Institute of Technologies (vocational/career education) The college has programs in Lakota studies, including the language and aesthetics. The Great Plains Art Institute of the University offers AA and BA degrees in art and a BAAE degree in art education. In 1988, SGU established the annual Northern Plains Indian Art Market in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which included a juried art show, art market, powwow, and Oscar Howe lecture. The market aimed to educate students and the community about Northern Plains art, philosophy, dance, and music. In 2023, SGU canceled the market, citing financial issues and decreasing participation from students. SGU has partnered with Red Crow Community College and Old Sun Community College, both in Alberta, Canada, enabling them to offer a master's degree in education, with an emphasis in early childhood special education. Notable faculty LeAnne Howe (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) Joe L. Kincheloe (1950–2008) Simon J. Ortiz (Acoma Pueblo) Albert White Hat (1929–2013) Doris Leader Charge (1930–2001) See also American Indian College Fund (AICF) Notes References External links Official website
Sioux Falls Stadium

Sioux Falls Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It originally opened in 1941 and was renovated in 2000. The ballpark first hosted the minor league baseball Sioux Falls Canaries of the Northern League in 1941 to 1942 and 1946 to 1953. The Canaries were followed by the Sioux Falls Packers who played in the facility from 1966 to 1971 as a Cincinnati Reds minor league affiliate in the Northern League. It is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the unaffiliated Sioux Falls Canaries baseball team of the American Association. It was their home stadium when they won the American Association championship in 2008. It has also been the home of the Sioux Falls Cougars baseball team since 2017. The stadium is nicknamed "The Birdcage". The stadium has a capacity of up to 4,462 people. References
South Dakota Air and Space Museum

The South Dakota Air and Space Museum is an aviation museum located in Box Elder, South Dakota, just outside the main gate of Ellsworth Air Force Base. It is dedicated to the history of the United States Air Force, the base and aerospace in South Dakota. History The Ellsworth Heritage Foundation was founded as a result of a United States Air Force program began in 1982 to establish museums at various bases around the country. The museum was co-founded by Gerald E. Teachout in 1983. Fundraising for a new building began in 1985, but the museum was given four former F-89 hangars and a two-story building that had been planned for demolition. The hangars and building were moved to the museum's current location near the base's main gate in 1992. The museum received a mockup of a Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit from the American Honda Motor Company in 1989. The following year, it restored a Boeing B-29 Superfortress and received a Boeing B-47 Stratojet from Pease Air Force Base. A Convair B-36 on display in Texas was originally planned to be added to the museum in 1992, but it was eventually transferred to another museum. In 1994, a Minuteman II missile silo trainer located on Ellsworth Air Force Base was added to the museum inventory. The museum received a grant in 1998 to renovate its displays. In 2001, a new entrance with a Rockwell B-1 Lancer was dedicated. Following a restoration, an AGM-28 Hound Dog missile was unveiled in 2011. A two-year landscaping project was completed in 2016. In 2017 the museum dedicated a Titan I missile on display in the outdoor airpark. In 2019, the museum partnered with the Commemorative Air Force to fly a B-25 across the state to recognize the two South Dakotans who participated in the Doolittle Raid. A model of an AGM-158 missile was placed on display in 2022. The museum reopened in June 2024 after having been closed for two years. Exhibits The museum has four interior galleries named for Frank Hunter, Duke Corning, Clyde Ice, and Joe Foss. Displays cover the history of aerospace technology, the World Wars, the Cold War, aviation pioneers, and the Ellsworth Air Force Base. A number of training aids, such as F-106 and B-1B cockpits, an F-16 simulator, and a Minuteman Crew Mission Procedures Trainer are on display. Other exhibits include Stratobowl Balloon Launches in the 1930s, 44th Bombardment Group/44th Strategic Missile Wing, and the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame. Collection Aircraft on display Missiles on display See also List of aerospace museums List of museums in South Dakota North American aviation halls of fame References Footnotes Notes Bibliography External links Official website (archived)
St. Ann's Catholic Church of Badus

St. Ann's Catholic Church of Badus is a historic church in Ramona, South Dakota. It was built in 1884 and was added to the National Register in 1979. History The area was settled by 10 Swiss immigrants who relocated to Lake Badus from Stillwater, Minnesota in 1877, naming the lake after a lake near Piz Badus. The community celebrated its first Mass and baptism on May 20, 1880, joined by Irish settlers from elsewhere in Nunda Township. Plans to build a permanent church began in 1883, and were realized in 1884. The routing of the Milwaukee Road through Ramona led to faster growth there; St. William of Vercelli there was split off as its own parish in 1898. St. Ann's was closed for regular services in 1965, although it remains in use as a summer chapel and for a special celebration on the Feast of St. Ann in July. Architecture It is a one-story vernacular-Gothic Revival building with a gable roof and clapboard siding. It is west-facing with four bays on its north and south sides, and it has Gothic-style tracery within pointed arches of its windows. References
St. Mary's Church, School and Convent

St. Mary's Church, School and Convent is a historic Roman Catholic church complex off United States Route 212 in Zell, South Dakota. Description It consists of four buildings and a cemetery, located on 7 acres (2.8 ha) just south of Zell in Hand County. All four buildings (a church, convent, and two rectory houses) are wood-frame structures built between 1883 and 1910. The oldest building, the three-story convent school, was built in 1883, and is the mother site of the Benedictine Sisters in the state. It has a fire shoot attached to one of the upper floors to allowed escape in case of a fire. Most of the children spoke German and were taught English. The convent school served the community until 1963, when upgrades to comply with the fire code became cost prohibitive. The church was designed by Joseph Schwartz, one of the first architects to live and work in the state, and was built in Victorian Gothic Revival style in 1905. The site is privately owned. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. History In 1874, five sisters from the monastery of Maria-Rickenbach in Switzerland, led by Mother Gertrud Leupi, came to Maryville, Missouri where Father Adelhelm Odermatt O.S.B. was engaged in parish work. Mother Gertrud established Sacred Heart Convent there. In 1883, Bishop Martin Marty, apostolic vicar of the Dakota Territory, asked the sisters for assistance in ministering to the people. The Maryville congregation moved to Zell, South Dakota and opened a school for children of the parish. Benedictine Sisters of Yankton In 1889, St. Joseph's Convent was established in Yankton where the sisters had purchased an empty school building next door to the Bishop's residence. In 1897, at the request of Bishop Thomas O'Gorman of Sioux Falls, the sisters opened Sacred Heart Hospital, which in 1998 became affiliated with the Presentation Health System. In 1938, at the request of Abbot Leonard Schwinn of Holy Cross Abbey in Cañon City, Colorado, the sisters took over management of the Fremont County Doctors' Hospital. In 1942 it was renamed Saint Thomas More Hospital. In 1994, the Benedictine Sisters turned St. Thomas More Hospital over to the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2009, Mother Jerome Schmitt, OSB, (1899–1983) prioress of Sacred Heart Monastery and the founder and first president of Mount Marty College was named to the South Dakota Hall of Fame. See also National Register of Historic Places listings in Hand County, South Dakota References External links Yankton Benedictines
St. Peter's Lutheran Church (South Dakota)

St. Peter's Lutheran Church is a historic church at 701 North Orleans in Dell Rapids, South Dakota. It was added to the National Register in 2002. St. Peter's congregation was first organized in 1887. The Romanesque Revival style church was built in 1902. The church was constructed of Sioux Quartzite, quarried locally. It was designed and constructed by the Paulson Brothers of Dell Rapids. In the year of 1918 the congregations of Stordahl and St. Peter's Lutheran Churches were combined. It was at this point that the name of the congregation changed to the Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids. References External links Lutheran Church in Dell Rapids website
Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame

Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of motorcycling while honoring the heritage of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. The museum's doors officially opened in June 2001. The museum's first location was an old church renovated with extensive help from community groups including the museum's Board of Directors, the Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club, local students and other volunteers from the Sturgis community. Vintage and rare motorcycles were loaned to the museum for the opening by national and local collectors. After a year of successful operation, the City of Sturgis provided the museum with a new facility at Main Street and Junction Avenue. The historical building had served as the community's post office for over 60 years. The Motorcycle Museum offers informative and comprehensive exhibits, showcasing nearly 100 unique and historic motorcycles that date back to 1907. The museum's Hall of Fame recognizes individuals or groups who have made a long term positive contribution to the motorcycle community. The Hall of Fame honors individuals who have contributed to the sport and the lifestyle. References External links Official website
T. F. Riggs High School

T. F. Riggs High School, also known simply as Riggs, is the only high school in Pierre, South Dakota. The school mascot is the Pierre Governors. The school has over 800 students and is one of the biggest in South Dakota. It was named after South Dakota native Dr. Theodore F. Riggs (1874–1962), a Johns Hopkins graduate and local physician. According to USnews.com, T.F Riggs is the 7th best school in the state of South Dakota, boasting a 94% graduation rate. Riggs also ranks 4th on the College Readiness Index and the College Curriculum Breadth Index. In 2025, the graduating senior class of Riggs was granted a total of over $5 million dollars in scholarships. Demographics The student body makeup of the school is 49% male and 51% female. The total minority enrollment is 19%. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1 Notable alumni Paul Fuoss, physicist Dusty Johnson, member of the United States House of Representatives for South Dakota's at-large congressional district Lincoln Kienholz, Louisville Cardinals quarterback Scott Rislov, retired Arena Football League quarterback Grey Zabel, Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle, first round selection in the 2025 NFL draft References
Missouri National Recreational River

La Missouri National Recreational River est une National Wild and Scenic River située entre la frontière du Nebraska et du Dakota du Sud, aux États-Unis. C'est une section protégée et laissée à l'état naturel de la rivière Missouri. Elle a été fondée en 1978. Elle est gérée par le National Park Service. Notes et références Annexes Liens externes (en) Site officiel Bibliographie (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Missouri National Recreational River » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Ressources relatives à la géographie : National Parks Conservation Association NPSpecies Planning, Environment and Public Comment Rivers.gov World Database on Protected Areas (en) Site officiel Portail du Dakota du Sud Portail du Nebraska Portail de la conservation de la nature
United Church of Christ (Mission Hill, South Dakota)

The United Church of Christ in Mission Hill, South Dakota is a church which was built in 1913. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Description It is an L-shaped church with a square tower in the elbow of the plan. History The property was deeded to the church in 1889, and a first church was built on the location thereafter. The present church is a replacement for the first building. References External links Media related to Harvest Independent Baptist Church (Mission Hill, South Dakota) at Wikimedia Commons
Vangen Church (South Dakota)

The Vangen Church near Mission Hill, South Dakota was built in 1896. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. Its weather vane is dated 1869 but it stands on a Queen Anne-style belfry that was built at a later date. It has also been known as the Vangen Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church and, when listed, was believed to be the oldest Lutheran Church building surviving in the Dakotas. References External links Media related to Vangen Lutheran Church (Mission Hill, South Dakota; 1869) at Wikimedia Commons
Wall Drug

Wall Drug Store, souvent appelé simplement Wall Drug, est une halte touristique située en bordure de route dans la ville de Wall, dans le Dakota du Sud, à côté du parc national des Badlands. Wall Drug se compose d'une série de magasins sur le thème de l'Ouest américain (cow-boys), dont une pharmacie, une boutique de cadeaux, plusieurs restaurants et divers autres magasins, ainsi qu'une galerie d'art. Une imposante sculpture de brontosaure y est aussi présentée. Créé en 1931, contrairement à un centre commercial traditionnel, tous les magasins de Wall Drug fonctionnent sous une seule entité plutôt que d'être gérés individuellement. Le New York Times décrit Wall Drug comme « une attraction touristique tentaculaire de renommée internationale [qui] attire quelque deux millions de visiteurs annuels dans une ville reculée ». Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Wall Drug » (voir la liste des auteurs). Portail du commerce Portail du Dakota du Sud
Watertown Stadium

Watertown Stadium is a stadium in Watertown, South Dakota. It was primarily used for baseball and American football and was the home of minor-league professional baseball including, most recently (c. 1970), the Watertown Expos of the Northern League. The ballpark has a capacity of 5,000 people and opened in 1940. It was most recently used by Watertown High School, to host baseball and football games, though its usage no longer includes. The stadium’s usage for football games was discontinued following the end of the 2024 season. Football games are now hosted at the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex, starting with the 2025 season. The stadium was built around the 1930s as Works Progress Administration Project 4265, and still holds the original plaque dedicating the structure. It is the home of the Watertown Arrows. In 2005, an additional building was built to the East of the field. This building houses restrooms, a concession stand, and both Varsity and Sophomore locker rooms. The stadium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. It is built of reinforced concrete. Its NRHP nomination asserts:The Watertown Stadium is a physical reminder of the unprecedented use of government aid to construct community improvements, particularly for recreation and leisure. Built in 1940, the stadium was reportedly planned as a band shelter, since the W.P.A. wanted to build them as part of their music project. According to a local story, the structure was built in phases, and it initially looked more like a bandshell. During the last phase of construction, it was then modified for use as an athletic stadium. Although the story is rumor, the existing structure is an excellent example of W.P.A. construction and one of the more outstanding federal relief projects in the northeastern part of the state. References External links Ballpark Reviews Digital Ballparks