Superlatives of Sorts
Mount Rushmore State
In 1804, these two explorers crossed into South Dakota on their way to the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis & Clark
This monument with four white president heads was carved into a sacred Native American mountain in the Black Hills.
Mount Rushmore
Let's go get some beer! South Dakota State University celebrates its annual homecoming, usually in October, with this title.
Hobo Day
A cubed, deep fried meat delicacy, this food can be found throughout South Dakota.
Chislic
This is the state capital of South Dakota. (Correct pronunciations only)
Pierre
DAILY DOUBLE
Known for his long-term hosting gig on The Price is Right, this person spent most of their youth on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota.
Bob Barker
This roadside attraction and tourist destination is known for its maze of donuts, cowboy themes, restaurants, gift shops, and more.
Wall Drug
In this year, South Dakota became the 40th state of the U.S. behind North Dakota. President Benjamin Harrison notoriously shuffled the statehood papers before signing them so that no one could tell which became a state first.
1889
The superior to Taco Bell, this fast food chain is popular among those in the midwest. Like have you tried their olés?
Taco John's
The state sport of South Dakota is divided into two basic categories: the rough stock events and the timed events.
Rodeo
This actor played Betty Draper in Mad Men from 2007 to 2015.
January Jones
Its dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires, this National Park is located just east of the Black Hills.
The Badlands
Sue, discovered in South Dakota, is this species of dinosaur and was one of the best preserved fossils of its kind.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Thomas Jefferson created a recipe for this and it can be bought at Mount Rushmore.
Ice Cream
Native to China, this state bird has a hunting season dedicated to it.
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mostly known for the Little House on the Prairie series of children's books, this writer told stories about her childhood in a settler and pioneer family.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
DAILY DOUBLE
Near Berne, South Dakota, a very large, incomplete memorial is forever commemorating this Lakota war leader.
Crazy Horse
South Dakota is known for having 3x as many of this animal compared to people
Cows
This fast food chain is a staple in the midwest. Their butter burgers, cheese curds, and custard are top notch.
Culver's
American Pasqueflower
This politician, who notoriously spent the state's covid relief money on tourism ads and just sucks in general, is the governor of South Dakota.
Kristi Noem
It has the juice! That kid that became famous from singing about his favorite food is now the ambassador of this landmark in Mitchell, South Dakota.
The Corn Palace
Although Fran is from North Dakota, she resided in South Dakota for this many years.
1 Year
This ice cream flavor, invented by two dairy science students in 1979 at South Dakota State University, has become a big hit worldwide and is a favorite flavor today.
Cookies and Cream