South Dakota Times
Frontier Publication
1889- S.D. Achieves Statehood
After much controversy over where the Capitol should be located, the Dakota territory was split into North and South. Today, November 2,1889, North Dakota was entered into the Union as the 39th state and South Dakota was entered as the 40th.
New South Dakota
Populism
Populism was first founded in South Dakota, the Independent Party. It was founded so that the family farm could be protected. Agriculture in South Dakota includes corn, cattle, and soybeans.
Letters to the Editor
My name is Sue Ewell. I'm not sure about how I feel about the Dakota's splitting up. My family is in a huge feud trying to decide if we should stay in the South or go to the North. Can you explain why the government made this rash decision? Thank you bye.
December 29, 1890
Assimilation of Native Americans
Letters to the Editor
My name is George Atkins. I am a soldier in the U.S Army. Lately, we have been trying to remove all Native Americans out of what we have been calling "our territory". It pains me to see and take part in hurting innocent people. After all, we must remember that we invaded their land. Isn't there any way we can compromise? I guess compromise isn't good enough for the American people.
George