We are simple people and don’t need much to get by in SD but there are a few things people in South Dakota can’t live without.
- Pop. We love our caffeinated, carbonated beverages.
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- A snow shovel. South Dakotans would never be caught in winter without one.
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- State pride. We love our country and we love our state so you best not talk bad about either.
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- A heavy winter coat. It gets REALLY windy and cold here.
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- Sunscreen. We lather it on thick, especially after a long winter stuck indoors.
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- Fall. The colors of South Dakota in the fall are unbeatable and the weather is perfect!
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- Steak. Or any meat. We raise it and we love to eat it!
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- Charming small towns. We like the slower pace of life our small towns have to offer.
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- Farmers. We know they have the most important job and they are the reason the rest of us have food to eat.
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- Each other. Whether its walking across the street for a cup of sugar or getting pulled out of the ditch, we need our fellow South Dakotans.
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What are some things you can’t live without?
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