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Pierre, peer (pop. 13,876), is the capital of South Dakota. It also serves as the center for a large trade area. Pierre lies on the east bank of the Missouri River in central South Dakota. More »

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Deadwood

Deadwood (pop. 1,380) is a city in west-central South Dakota, in the Black Hills region. A... More >>

Lead

Lead, leed, South Dakota (pop. 3,027), is the site of the Homestake mine, one of the largest gold... More >>

Pierre

Pierre, peer (pop. 13,876), is the capital of South Dakota. It also serves as the center for a... More >>

Rapid City

Rapid City (pop. 59,607; met. area pop. 112,818) is the second largest city in South Dakota. Only... More >>

Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, soo (pop. 123,975; met. area pop. 187,093), is the largest city and leading... More >>

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