One hundred-fifty years ago, the territory that would become the state of South Dakota was the stuff of dreams for hundreds of thousands of northern European immigrants.

Between 1870 and 1890, the territory’s white population went from 80,000 to 320,000.

It’s not hard to see why.

South Dakota was made for fellows who wanted to make it on their own.

Who believed that hard work breeds success.

And who could tolerate very cold winters and very hot summers.

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