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Sioux Falls, South Dakota Metropolitan Area
The Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties in South Dakota and one county in Minnesota, anchored by the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux Falls. The metro area is referred to locally as the Sioux Empire. Despite the name, it is considered a part of the larger area known as Siouxland as it is within the Big Sioux River basin. As of the United States Census, 2020, 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 276,730. Counties *Minnehaha County, South Dakota, Minnehaha County, SD (population: 197,214) *Lincoln County, South Dakota, Lincoln County, SD (population: 65,161) *Rock County, Minnesota, Rock County, MN (population: 9,704) *Turner County, South Dakota, Turner County, SD (population: 8,673) *McCook County, South Dakota, McCook County, SD (population: 5,682) Communities Places with more than 150,000 inhabitants *Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux Falls (Principal city) Places with 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rock County, Minnesota
Rock County is a County (United States), county located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Minnesota. According to the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, its population was 9,704. The county seat is Luverne, Minnesota, Luverne. It is located within the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area, Sioux Falls MSA. History The county was established on May 23, 1857, by an act of the territorial legislature, although it was not organized at that time. Originally, the area was designated as ''Pipestone County'', and the name ''Rock County'' was given to what is now Pipestone County, Minnesota, Pipestone County. However, in 1862, the Minnesota state legislature changed the designations, assigning the present names to the respective counties. On March 5, 1870, the state legislature passed an act that finalized the organization of Rock County and designated Luverne as its county seat. The county derived its name from the Rock River (Big Sioux River), Rock River, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luverne, Minnesota
Luverne ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Rock County, Minnesota, United States, along the Rock River (Big Sioux River), Rock River. The population was 4,946 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Luverne is part of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota metropolitan area, Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), home to more than 300,000 people. Luverne has been featured in numerous films and television series. It is one of four towns profiled in the 2007 Ken Burns documentary ''The War (2007 film), The War''. It is also the main setting for the second season of the TV show ''Fargo (season 2), Fargo''. History A post office called Luverne has been in operation since 1868. Luverne was platted in 1870, and named for Luverne Hawes, the daughter of a settler. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ; is land and is water. Rock County holds the distinction of being List of lakes in Minnesota, one of four counties in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lennox, South Dakota
Lennox is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States, located southwest of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Sioux Falls. The population was 2,423 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. History The city has the name of Ben Lennox, private secretary to the general manager to the Milwaukee Railroad. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,111 people, 842 households, and 542 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 914 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White (U.S. Census), White, 0.1% African American (U.S. Census), African American, 0.6% Native American (U.S. Census), Native American, 0.4% Asian (U.S. Census), Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic (U.S. Census), Hispanic or Latino (U.S. Census), Latino of any race were 1.1% of the po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hartford, South Dakota
Hartford is a suburban American city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, a few miles northwest of Sioux Falls. Its population was 3,354 at the 2020 census. History Hartford was named in 1880 after Hartford, Connecticut. An early variant name was Oaksville. A post office has operated here since 1880. The city incorporated in 1896. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, its area is , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 2,534 people, 913 households, and 684 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 939 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.6% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6%. Of the 913 households 45.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harrisburg, South Dakota
Harrisburg is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 6,732 at the 2020 census. History Before the railroad was built through Lincoln County, a stagecoach brought mail to the Johnson Harris Homestead located on Nine Mile Creek in Dayton Township. Johnson Harris named the post office Harrisburg in honor of himself.Harrisburg Economic Development Board"History" "Harrisburg South Dakota Community Profile", 2011-2012 The history of Harrisburg started August 1, 1879, when the first train came rolling through the territory. The train went from Sioux City, Iowa, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The post office was moved to the Emory J. Darling Homestead, 1 mile south of what is now Harrisburg. The post office was called Salina in honor of Mrs. Jim Stillwell, an early settler and a highly respected teacher. Finally in 1890, the depot was moved to its present site. The post office took back its original name and the town of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garretson, South Dakota
Garretson is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The city had a population of 1,228 at the 2020 census. History The city has the name of A. S. Garretson, a local banker. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,166 people, 449 households, and 308 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 476 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races (Mulatto, Eurasian, mixed races) Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3% of the population. There were 449 households, of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Dell Rapids is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 3,996 at the 2020 census. It is known as "The Little City with the Big Attractions." The city took its name from the Dells of the Wisconsin River, which were likened to the local rapids on the Big Sioux River. History Dell Rapids was originally named Dell City, but was renamed after the rapids of the Big Sioux River. After a fire broke out on the main street and burned most of the town, it was rebuilt out of Sioux Quartzite, a common rock in the area. The Chicago, Milwaukee, and Saint Paul Railroad built a railroad into the area, reaching Dell Rapids from Egan in 1881. Two large Sioux Quartzite quarries owned by LG Everist are operated via this rail line, which is now operated by LG's subsidiary, the D&I Railroad. The community celebrates its heritage with the annual "Quarry Days" in July, and in June, the city hosts "Cootie Days", where rides and games are set up and available in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crooks, South Dakota
Crooks is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 1,362 at the 2020 census. Crooks was named New Hope until 1904. The town's present name honors W. A. Crooks, a local politician. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,269 people, 431 households, and 345 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 440 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 431 households, of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canton, South Dakota
Canton is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. Canton is located 20 minutes south of Sioux Falls in southeastern South Dakota. Canton is nestled in the rolling hills of the Sioux Valley, providing an abundance of recreational activities with the Big Sioux River bordering the eastern side, Newton Hills State Park to the south, and Lake Alvin to the north. The city was named by Norwegian settler and former legislator James M. Wahl. The population was 3,066 as of the 2020 census. The City of Canton was the proud recipient of the South Dakota Community of the Year Award in 2004 and in 2011. The city is also home to the Canton Industrial Park, South Dakota's first Certified Ready Site. History The earliest known visitor to the area was Lewis P. Hyde, who first came to the area in 1866. The first actual settler was August Linderman. By 1868, there were 35 people living in Lincoln County. The residents named the community Canton, believing th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. Brandon is located five miles east of Sioux Falls. The population was 11,048 as of the 2020 census. History A post office called Brandon has been in operation since 1878. The city took its name from Brandon Township. Geography Brandon is located along the Big Sioux River and Split Rock Creek. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 8,785 people, 3,118 households, and 2,417 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,238 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population. There were 3,118 households, of which 48.2% had children under the age of 18 liv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beresford, South Dakota
Beresford (; ) is a city in Lincoln and Union counties in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The population was 2,180 as of the 2020 census. The southern two-thirds is part of the Sioux City, IA- NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the northern one-third is part of the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. The '' Beresford Republic'' is the weekly newspaper. History Beresford was originally called Paris, and under the latter name was laid out in 1873. The city was renamed after Lord Charles Beresford d and was formally incorporated on July 12, 1884. Following the end of the Civil War, thousands of people settled in Dakota Territory during the years 1871 and 1872. If certain requirements (laid out in the Homestead Act of 1862) were met, the government gave title to the land to the homesteaders. Those who settled faced many hardships; however, by settling and starting farms to transform the land into a productive agricultural area. In 1872, the family of Eli R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
