Top 10 Reasons to move to South Dakota.

[@bobdigio]

I just moved to South Dakota from North Carolina. Best decision I ever made.

[@derrickheintz8833]

As a fellow South Dakotan, I welcome anyone with open arms! Just please be aware of how things go around here and you’ll do just fine! Don’t try and change what we have going and you’ll get along with everyone! I love it here and I don’t plan on leaving anytime soon. It’s not a perfect state, but no other place I’d rather raise a family in the future!

[@groofoot]

I am a constitutional conservative and an originalist .... pretty much as far right as a person can get .... but I do love to listen to old, funky music and disco, lol .... I would think that would be okay, right?

[@juliejensen7370]

This is a free country. We can each have our own opinions.

[@groofoot]

@@juliejensen7370 Really? .... not on social media, we can't .... :/

[@GavinLoco]

As long as you are conservative you will be fine lol

[@jadewatson2440]

We plan on moving there next year. Awesome hospitality.thanks

[@indigosix6511]

The big thing about moving to South Dakota is they don't want you to try and change things. Go there because you want to be a part of the culture

[@matthewbelamont5800]

Exactly there’s a reason why South Dakota is so great no need to change it

[@Ulysses_DM_]

If you want it to be just like home, stay there.

[@bfun4615]

As a NEW South Dakotan...I approve of that message! Politically speaking conservatism is making this place great.

[@jonathanwilson3984]

@Big Dick Black damn liberals and their opposition to slavery and jim crow....

[@wheresurtegridy9437]

Asimilate or migrate

[@CCRhorst]

I live in Sioux Falls. I originally came here for college and decided to settle here. It’s not too big or small, and has practically everything you need. Sioux Falls is also very dog friendly. Proud to call it my home now.

[@daothersong395]

im in rapid I LOVE going to mount rushmore I really wanna go there again alot. But I don't like going hiking

[@bluecollarlit]

CCRhorst, What a nice comment. Greetings from Huron. -------------- Blue Collar Lit.

[@spaghettinoodles1103]

Aye Sioux Falls!!

[@_Benjamin1111]

Not very far from you!!

[@Cory0429]

ME TOO-

[@Jonathan-hh2xq]

I'm being honest here folks. I live in California and am truly miserable for a number of reasons. Mainly the people suck. It's a freak-show even in the rural area I'm in. I'm retired and because of the fires and loss of homes, housing is either non-existent or so outrageously priced that it's not affordable. After seeing the current governor of South Dakota speak at an engagement, I liked what she had to say and have been thinking a lot about making a move. It's been particularly bad here for me lately and when I went to bed last night, my final prayer was for direction. When I got up this morning, this video came up in a notification in my subscription box. I wasn't subscribed to this site but I am now. I'm thinking that my prayer might have been answered.

[@Dollsteak69]

I left Minnesota due to tax's and landed in Colorado. The people out here are whack jobs and nothing works the way it should. Cloud of anger over the place. My next stop is SF. It's a mini Minneapolis minus all the problems. Not to mention 5 star pheasant hunting and Lewis and Clark rec area is an hour away. Be well!

[@tbugher62]

Stay in California,South Dakota doesnt need you idiot liberals.

[@muncher01]

As a south dakotan, i agree with this, there a surprising amount of beautiful forests and views that go right under my nose, its a great place to live with a good economy and nice people

[@treyellis3]

My experience living up north: having a 4x4, the best set of winter gear you can afford, and an outdoor activity you enjoy makes the winter something to look forward to. Skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, ice skating, etc. I live in Texas now because it's where I'm from and my family is here, but I reminisce about my time living in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

[@shawnwright5332]

Florida winter time problem solved lololo👍

[@aomar220]

The gov didn't shut down the state....!!!!!!! Truly AWESOME!!!!!

[@AbsyntheAndTears]

That right there is the most important reason to want to live there. The shutdown was really stupid.

[@guyreman5555]

The same governor is using taxpayer money to fight voter approved recreational Marijuana because her husband sells crop insurance that doesn't cover hemp. Also she gave a majority of our covid relief funds to her brothers business and her personal farm. She is a crook!

[@normatorresortiz7771]

I live in SD since 2018... and I love it! SD has been a blessing for me and family!

[@leticiaurbach1720]

What city did you move?

[@kendallfarris5938]

Me sitting here at 6am learning about my own state 😂👌♥️

[@babyblue_skycrewi3754]

I feel that lol I just wish they could do a story in milbank

[@SL-vi4tk]

Me sitting here at 4:45am planning to move to your state

[@herssonmartin3675]

How is your state. Do you like it any crime or things you don’t like?

[@ryanvanloh9833]

I know right

[@timdixon32]

@@herssonmartin3675 basically no crime. At least where I live (decent sized town here).

[@NipkowDisk]

I have some relatives who live in South Dakota, and I've visited them several times. The people there are truly some of the friendliest I have ever known.

[@Sammykyt]

South Dakota is surrounded completely by good states... and it is a great state

[@gregwegleitner1933]

Iowa Sucks. Most South Dakotans would agree.

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

@@gregwegleitner1933 Minnesota is worse

[@Dangic23]

Lol

[@susanlong8978]

It's not that pretty..but can I still get a job? Ud rather be cold then HOT..

[@Sammykyt]

@@gregwegleitner1933 Iowa is boring but it has both a low cost of living and a great quality of life

[@musicjones1956]

As I prepare to move to Sioux Falls next year for retirement and to be close to family, I’ll remember to share this video with my skeptical friends who can’t possibly understand why I don’t want to move to a warmer climate.

[@kevinwhite4291]

CCL Label is great place to work!

[@masterdrewanthony]

Sadly, the better climate the place has, the more people who want to live there. The more people who want to live there, the harder it is. Except Canada. Canada fucking sucks everywhere and everyone wants to live here because of how easy it is to migrate here. Bursting that bubble, it's easy to migrate here because it fucking sucks here and no one wants to be here. Weeeeeeee

[@schwenda3727]

@@masterdrewanthony I know a Canadian that wants to get the holy hell outta there... I'd personally help her emigrate... if she was single lol

[@celestepalm6949]

@@masterdrewanthony How is it easy? You pretty much have to have a job already waiting for you in Canada to move there legally.

[@Murph_.]

That's where I'm moving too, mostly because my wife works for Amazon and they are opening an Amazon there.

[@stephenbloom2545]

I’ve lived in Rapid city,SD my entire life and can’t think of any other place to live. The winters can be absolutely brutal and now we have a pretty serious drug problem here and our murder rate is a lot higher than id like it to be in certain areas. All in all it’s a whole lot better than most places and a thirty minute drive u can have absolute peace.

[@anybodyoutthere3208]

Was up there a few weeks ago. Absolutely loved the city Had no idea any of that was a problem Is it in certain areas of town

[@robbiewalters4055]

You just contradicted yourself by giving 3 reasons not to live there....lol.

[@Userius1]

@@robbiewalters4055 That's literally every city though. I could say worse about Chicago, New York, Philly, Atlanta, etc.

[@xavicus2774]

Here's some things to look out for though. 1. There's so much space, and if you want massive city life, you've come to the wrong place. 2. Winters are brutal for anyone who isn't ready to have snow in April 3. Everything is small town, Sioux Falls is the only place with a proper city population 4. People are nice, but status quo is heavily ingrained in everyday life 5. Towns get along, except For Tea and Lennox.

[@ryanvanloh9833]

Tea, Lennox, and Harrisburg

[@timdixon32]

Sioux Falls feels huge compared to the rest. Winters can be cold but then you get a few days of like 50 degrees which sucks. Never heard about the Tea and Lennox rivalry.

[@hightower6645]

I went to the Badlands back in 2019. The scenery blew me away and it felt like an adventure! Being an easterner, I've never seen so much open land.

[@nhmooytis7058]

I was going to hike til I heard a prairie rattlesnake.

[@hightower6645]

@@nhmooytis7058 I took a day long hike once at Letchworth State Park in upstate NY long before I found out there was such a thing as timber rattlesnakes there. There are varieties of rattlesnakes for various habitats found in deserts, prairies and even in woods in the northeast where I'm from of all places.

[@Dtyler171]

@@nhmooytis7058 Ohh yeah, when I was out there it must have been mating season for those things, I could hear them EVERYWHERE

[@nhmooytis7058]

@@Dtyler171 good time to beat feet.

[@shellchenonceau6987]

@@hightower6645 in Connecticut we have rattlesnakes and i think cottonmouths & copperheads....but mostly folks only see harmless black & garter snakes.

[@ElfPrincess55]

I already live in SD... just clicked on the video to make sure South Dakota was being represented correctly. :) Great place to live... a kind of hidden gem! And, yeah... our winters are pretty cold, to say the least. lol

[@MrPriebster]

I have lived in Sioux Falls and Rapid but the best small city in South Dakota is either Brookings or Spearfish. Also, anything over 10,000 is a city here! Not mentioned but the Missouri River is the gem of the state. Amazing fishing and rec

[@Cory0429]

I live in Sioux Falls and I’m going to Colorado the 18th of June to visit my cousins and come back the 22nd.

[@mikebreidenbach9549]

I would agree but the NE Lakes are great if you like the outdoors.

[@jamesadams4891]

Thanks for your honest and vivid portrayal of our beautiful state. We returned to Sioux Falls from California after retirement, would never consider leaving here again. Few people realize that Sioux Falls is one of the most dynamic, entrepreneurial cities of any size in the country with opportunities in tech, finance, and health care as well as many blue collar occupations. Unlike smaller communities in the state, Sioux Falls is very diverse with great restaurants, world-class entertainment venues, professional sports teams, wonderful parks, and vibrant night life. The winters are small price to pay for the freedom and sense of community we still have in South Dakota.

[@gopherfan118]

When I first moved to Sioux falls the zoning confuses me. The whole city feels like a run down saint paul. And most of the neighborhoods besides Summit look like slightly nicer trailer parks. That being said I'm looking forward to living there, but for god sakes someone please deal with all the litter on the streets.

[@anjiwiley]

Shall we talk about east river vs west river? I have lived in both. I wouldn't live in Sioux Falls again if you paid me a six figure income. It was worse than living in Tucson, AZ as the people are snooty and think they are gods' gift to the state.

[@hnnpuffnstuff]

@@anjiwiley What do you think is behind this attitude there?

[@fredercolani]

It’s one of my favorites. I’ve been a trucker for 28 years and am asked quite a number of times which state is my favorite an SD is on top.

[@theyodaiam6964]

I will be a resident starting May 1!! WooHoo! FYI - we are not those kind of Californians. Looking forward to freedom and liberty.

[@APWoodworking]

From Denver, moved last week. I never had Colorados Liberal mindset, gun laws, taxes ect. Finally in a state that is normal & people are free

[@trevorgazi1197]

I just moved to sioux falls from michigan 3 days ago (:

[@APWoodworking]

@@trevorgazi1197 what was your reasons if you don't mind me asking?

[@nathanmcdaniel2557]

@@APWoodworking we live near Denver and thinking about moving. The liberals have taken this state over

[@brandonbrickman5096]

Just don’t bring ur political here have fun as Sean hannity would say

[@behindthespotlight7983]

I spent a month in Rapid City and on the ranches outside city limits doing Chevy commercials in 2002. The difference between SD and LA was staggering. It was like stepping back through 50 years of everything that’s made the entire West Coast unlivable and being invited by Beaver to eat dinner at Sheriff Andy’s house. The only question is why didn’t I move there the following year?? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jimmypickle6343]

It has changed now, a lot of murder and homeless people shitting everywhere.

[@ericwithers6552]

Money 🤑

[@fredmartin3117]

Born & raised in the Dakotas. Left there at age 18 in 1957 for warmer areas and never looked back. Now live in the southern Philippines where snow & cold are unheard of.

[@grondhero]

Ha ha ha! Talking about getting as far away from the cold winters as possible!

[@wheresurtegridy9437]

You got some of them phillipino lady boys huh

[@wmmseo]

Yeah I too move to the Philippines. I'm in the mountains in Baguio. The weather is absolutely perfect. It's about 75 everyday and about 60 every night, 365 days of the year!

[@fredmartin3117]

@@wmmseo I'm in Iloilo on Panay Island

[@wmmseo]

@@fredmartin3117 Nice. I'll have to travel more around the islands after the covid situation clears up.

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[@jacksonbangs6603]

I was born and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota. I found my education in Rapid City to be nice. Becaise of the low population the mountain highways made for great road bicycling. The air is fresh with the scent of ponderosa pine. If you don't mind the extrmely cold winters South Dakota and the Black Hills might just be for you.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

South Dakota is a very special and spiritual place

[@youshock7]

I decided to drive up to Sioux Falls from Dallas over the last Christmas period because my family was not wanting me home due to COVID and whatever - the people are amazing. I've put it on my radar for a place I may want to move to. Beautiful people, beautiful scenery, and a calm and reassuring feeling all around.

[@roselinebenz9884]

Hello handsome How are you doing today

[@roselinebenz9884]

Im single seaching for a man to love and support ❤️

[@monty81567]

The girls you were talking about their dad passed away one year before they were found,the car was wedged underneath the bridge.

[@BellaNC]

Wow!

[@johanrunfeldt7174]

Well, that almost broke my heart.

[@amayanoir]

Yeah it was buried in the mud and resurfaced. The mud in that creek can be like quicksand and just suck things in.

[@jenpru3825]

In the fall of 2013, as the creek in Clay County dried up due to drought, a bystander noticed a tire sticking out of the water and notified police, who located the car the girls had been driving. The women's bodies were found inside the car -- their belongings frozen in time. 😢

[@MetalMike56]

@@jenpru3825 correct, near Vermillion SD.

[@grondhero]

I was born in Rapid City, South Dakota in 1972, after a terrible flash flood. Only lived there for a couple of years before we went to Guam. My only memory is Mount Rushmore. I live in Texas and don't really want to leave, but I would love to visit. This is the longest and most-detailed video I've ever seen about South Dakota. Thank you!

[@Cory0429]

2 of the worst things I experienced in Sioux Falls is a Blizzard and a Tornado

[@roselinebenz9884]

Hello

[@roselinebenz9884]

Can you chat me private on my Gmail I need a man to love me with all my life and im gonna spend on him ✌️

[@suralos]

The only time you see a traffic jam in South Dakota is leaving Mount Rushmore after the conclusion of the evening presentation.

[@anjiwiley]

Obviously you have never tried to drive down 41st in Sioux Falls or on Omaha at 4pm in Rapid City.

[@Cory0429]

@@anjiwiley nope they have not

[@Cory0429]

Nah-

[@jonkrispeterson6678]

And beautiful women! I met my wife there, and yep, she is beautiful.

[@marksauck3399]

A lot of borders of states are defined by river systems. As the story goes, when Minnesota developed it’s state boundaries, it was considering its western side with the Dakota Territory at the time. It was considering the Big Sioux River as it ran north to south all the way to the Missouri River. Trouble was it was a surveyor’s nightmare. The Big Sioux has more wiggles, twist and turns then an ameba. So from Big Stone Lake up north the border runs in a straight line to Iowa. Just look at that western border of Iowa with South Dakota. It follows the Big Sioux al the way to Sioux City. In fact, if it had been following the big Sioux, half of Sioux Falls would be in Minnesota today.

[@anthonyhargis6855]

Briggs, as a veteran of over 24 years of driving truck, allow me to point out something that ALL of you fail to take into consideration. Truck drivers make good money because they are REQUIRED to work (drive) SEVENTY HOURS A WEEK. Driving IS NOT a forty hour a week job, Briggs. Truck Driving is comparable to getting thirty-two thousand a year for a forty hour week. Over-the-Road driving will have you home two to three days each month. They TRY to "get you home" two days every two weeks, but that's not guaranteed. So, all the "things to do" in these various States DO NOT -- in reality -- apply to Truck Drivers.

[@timothykeith1367]

Some trucking jobs have more home time than others, but as a company driver - not so much better. I admire the owner operator independent drivers, but they have to know the business extremely well. I have considered "retiring" to part time truck driving, share a route with another part time driver - one week out, one week home - they promise. Or maybe 10 days out, but the same shared route with another part time driver.

[@anthonyhargis6855]

@@timothykeith1367 They always promise. And the jobs you speak of pay by the hour, not the mile, and are located in areas with large metropolitan centers. There are none of those in South Dakota; metropolitan areas, that is. And Briggs specifically mentioned 'driving jobs' for South Dakota. for south Dakota, forget about all of the "attractions." a driving job based in South Dakota isn't going to leave you any time for that activity. In addition, the activity you refer to is known as "Slip Seating." (If you're going to drive, you should know that term) And slip seating has its own particular problems. You will discover them all. Mwahahahahahahahahaha! LOL Having said that, good luck with it. For young men, it is an outstanding profession. You are literally paid to cruise and listen to music. Everyday, not just on Friday nights. ;-) And you do get to travel the country. To this day, I have no need of any map . . . to go anywhere. I know how to get there. I even remember where all of my favorite truck stops are located. Good luck, Timothy, and enjoy!

[@timothykeith1367]

@@anthonyhargis6855 I'm in IT now, but I am familiar with the trucking industry. The recruiters make promises - maybe a few of them have actually been a driver, most have the best intentions. The companies speak of the optimal scenarios - some company drivers actually earn what they claim in the "up to" promises. They'll mention "running hard" - which means if everything works out ideally and you have the stamina and the trip planning to get the maximum miles and avoid road construction and other delays. Many of them want team drivers. I heard of one company that is doing a trial of three drivers in a team. Some of the trucks are very well maintained, others break down too much. Turnover is high for young drivers, they want a social life and better pay.

[@anthonyhargis6855]

@@timothykeith1367 The hours you can drive are set in Federal law. No getting around that. As for team driving, it depends on whether or not YOU can sleep while the truck is moving over rough roads. (I was literally thrown out of the bunk several times by bumps in the road) The "Hours of Service" law is why companies want teams AND why some are experimenting with triple teams. A friend of mine, and I, tried it. Neither of us could sleep while the truck was moving over "suck ass" roads, of which there are MILLIONS of miles. As for Recruiters and Dispatchers: Remember just last week, when your Supervisor promised you (blank) and the Owner chimed in and said "screw that shit?" Well, TECHNICALLY Recruiters and Dispatchers ARE a "step above" drivers in the hierarchy, but they still don't actually "call the shots." So take their promises with a grain of salt. My friend and I "teamed" for exactly one month, then . . . never again. I was an Owner/Operator for two years, BARELY made more money then I did as a company driver PLUS had a bunch of headaches that company drivers don't have. The only really benefit was that I COULD -- theoretically -- reject any loads I didn't want. BUT, companies DO have ways of getting revenge for that. So . . . Let me know what you decide!

[@timothykeith1367]

@@anthonyhargis6855 I am convinced that the ideal trucking jobs are largely luck. There are so many scenarios that drivers can't control. I hear about companies that are "family oriented" and care about drivers, where the drivers earn $80K or more, and I hear of other company drivers working for the same huge trucking company that say the opposite. The situations are all different, but lots of drivers just quit rather than keep looking for the better situation. And now that Covid-19 lockdowns are ending, there are plenty of jobs near home. I've heard drivers say that South Dakota is their favorite state to work in, the big cities have the loads but the traffic delays can be horrendous. California enforces pernicious regulations and the northeast has so much traffic congestion. I'd thought maybe I'd want to drive a tanker - I mostly see tankers late at night when the traffic is generally calm - but that's also when many highways get shutdown for maintenance.

[@andrewmanley9579]

Great vid. If it weren't so damn cold up there, I'd go.

[@marilynguinnane4663]

Andrew Manley -- I'm with you. And if it's true that we're moving into a mini-ice age, SD will soon be igloo city.

[@janmardis2236]

And if the wind didn't blow all the time.

[@princessunicorn669]

Just put on a warm jacket, a shirt and wear some long pants and stop walking around wearing only sunglasses 🕶 naked there’s your answer...

[@bfun4615]

As a new South Dakotan the winters can be harsh. This year It got to -26 degrees Farenheit and I personally was walking to my car when it was -22 degrees Farenheit. It is windy here. "Does the wind always blow this way? Nope it sometimes comes from the other way" ...haha. Moreover I live in a town of only 1000 people and its roughing it compared to the big city of Omaha where I came from.

[@sloughdog9480]

lived in Pierre SD for 5 yrs, I needed a snowblower one time in those 5 yrs, the winters arent bad from Pierre on west, as you move east across the state, it gets colder with more snow, loved living there, awesome people,

[@jeremylyon3249]

I lived in SD. I can vouch for the people. Amazing. When you pass a car on a hi-way waving is common. If you miss a wave you feel bad. Now I'm back in Oregon.

[@hnnpuffnstuff]

Oregonian here with a question: What, if any, were the most dramatic cultural and financial differences between SD & OR?

[@writing_monkey6215]

I moved away from SD. Every time I visit, I miss it. I need to move back. I need to see the stars at night and feel the quiet peace I once did.

[@blagoevski336]

Where did you move to?

[@tomclams3689]

they also have the best looking governer in the us

[@NickCC23]

Who handled COVID the worst.

[@DissidentClipper]

Yup. She literally might be the best governor in the US. Her or DeSantis.....

[@sjnix7044]

I could have 100 acres and my neighbors would STILL find a way to piss me off. The more room the better.

[@joedavis4150]

... :-)... The Beautiful black hills of South Dakota are the most human friendly Terrain I've ever been in.... And a lot of the Black Hills are National Forest, so you can roam at will.

[@thepanglossian9111]

Yes. Spearfish for the win, don't go to belle Fouche though

[@quitsevensix]

Constitutional carry state aswell!

[@MichelleNovalee]

So happy you are doing a South Dakota video! Yay!! Edit: This was a very well done video! So informative. I learned a lot of things. Who knew SD could be so positive. You’re right, in terms of hospitality, it’s like a southern state that moved up north. But best part is, is has none of the negatives the southern states have because SD has such a great economy! Yet it’s still a low cost of living! I’m so excited to set up my domicile there in the next couple of weeks! Yay to no state taxes! 😁

[@crystalbluewire3339]

By all means believe everything you hear about SD. This is the Unicorn state , we also have the Jackalope.

[@MichelleNovalee]

@@crystalbluewire3339 lol sounds like you don’t like South Dakota or you don’t want people moving there. We full time in our RV and we need a domicile state. Luckily for us SD is one of the friendliest for setting up domicile for full time RVers. Texas and Florida are great for that too.

[@ItalianStallion1415]

I think there may be a few things you overlooked. SD is a very easy state to set as your domicile. Basically that means you only have to stay there one day in a hotel every (5yrs?). That means the state recognizes you as a resident, you can get your drivers license changed, get a mailing address, file your IRS taxes saying you live in SD, etc. Many people who work physically location independent jobs in different parts of the country like CEOs, truck drivers, traveling nurses, traveling salesman, change their state residence but continue working in others. This is what might be screwing with your SD job employment perception.

[@jaredsalinas8910]

Being born and raised in Iowa and going to South Dakota state and living brookings this fall is gonna be a new experience. I’ve been to Sodak countless times and I can’t get enough of it

[@wheresurtegridy9437]

Go Jacks!!

[@lorettaolson8748]

South Dakota is the only state in the 48 contiguous states that doesn't have Amtrak train or bus service.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

Never did and have yet to need it.

[@jamesadams2526]

Sioux Falls has bus service, can't imagine anyone would wish for Amtrak.

[@crystalbluewire3339]

Thanks for pointing that out Loretta Olsen. Most people don't know that fact.

[@crystalbluewire3339]

Kelly Smith you obviously don't live in Deadwood.

[@kellythomas5392]

Hello Loretta how are you doing today.

[@BrandonHanson]

I've met people who have moved out of South Dakota to where I live and they are some of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. After traveling to this state for tourism I felt away from it all. Not just beautiful, but peaceful.

[@writereducator]

Plus a great Governor.

[@dante5622]

Don’t move to SD unless you’re Republican. Keep SD Red. Love Kristi Noem

[@lindseydickey9282]

I'm constitutionalist and did just fine

[@californiaghost-hunters4059]

I’m a republican I’m trying to leave California.

[@ryanallen954]

Gotta get outta CA myself SD #1 on list

[@knightphoenix7572]

I sadly got dragged out of SD at 14 got stuck in commiefornia it was home for so many years and I'm a republican I miss it Sioux falls was amazing

[@Landonmoto39]

@@ryanallen954 good choice

[@Murph_.]

I love you Briggs. This is the EXACT video I've wanted, more than any other. And, as always, you came through with AWESOME stuff. You are the best, and I appreciate you!!!

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

Thank you.

[@guthannight]

Don't move here! I promise you'll regret it after a while.

[@Murph_.]

@@guthannight Here's my suggestion... you move here to Pennsylvania and I'll move there. Since you don't like it there, and I don't like it here, we can both try something new. If it doesn't work out, we still are in the same situation. If it does, then even better.

[@guthannight]

@@Murph_. I'm in the middle of getting my ducks in a row to get out of here. Moving back to Omaha. If you want to rent out one of my places be my guest. It's just stupid how tight banks are now. 5 years ago when I bought my houses I thought it was hard but nope today is worse 😑.

[@brianhenry7713]

Thanks Briggs. Loved this one in particular. Visiting the state in a couple of months while shopping for our retirement location. I know you’re not a political guy but Noem through a wrench into our top places to move the past couple of weeks. @GuthanNight give me some detail on why you feel that way! Thanks.

[@mandeelee8416]

Born and raised in Pierre SD. Such a gem of a state! It used to be a secret. It kinda scares me that it’s on the radar these days.

[@elderblackdragon]

As for unemployment... I live in Sioux Falls and there isn't a fast-food joint, bar, restaurant, grocery store, large retail or big box store in town that doesn't have a NOW HIRING banner hanging off the side of it. And if you have ANY professional license there are adds in every help wanted publication looking for people with them. Construction, trucking, insurance, medical, mechanical repair if you have a license or certificate you can find work in Sioux Falls.

[@mahmoodahmed6486]

Hope to move there for better blue collar jobs and low cost of housing

[@jadenneuroth1762]

Yeah and even McDonald’s is like 15 dollars an hour

[@hnnpuffnstuff]

Looking into social services work & curious about the resources available to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities. Any suggestions?

[@Darnley_10]

I was recently there over the summer to see Mount Rushmore and a couple other sites with my friends one of my friends parents and brother along with his uncle and it was beautiful. The black hills are so awesome 10/10 if someone told me to go to South Dakota right now I’d do it in a heart beat

[@roselinebenz9884]

Hello handsome Im single seaching for a man to love and support ❤️

[@ApexBrex]

My wife and I went to Deadwood 3 times in a row and thats located in the black hills. If you want a good view Deadwood is a fun little town to stay at! We ended up hiking up in the black hills national park and ended up finding the Devils bathtub and man! what a fun thing to do! highly recommend atleast a visit

[@deborahmclaughlin21]

I must say that I love SD as there are so many wonderful aspects for this. Years ago Sioux Falls was ranked in top 3 places to live and it absolutely ruined this state as people packed up expecting to make a high wage and low rent. That didn't actually happen as people discovered they had to work 2-3 jobs to support the high rent so then they turned to crime & drugs. It ruined our state and doing videos like this will only make it worse as I know people are moving here from CA & WA. Housing & rent is so high now & business are literally closing due to the fact that no one wants to work or get paid a low wage. So please rethink the move, research heavily & don't expect it to be a cake walk if you do move. As other comments state, we love it here & want to keep the integrity & peacefulness of this state. Don't ruin it for the rest of us.

[@therock6372]

Hello, aww life is great; Can I have a little of your time, I wanna have a chat with you if you don't mind, The Rock 🗿

[@kellythomas5392]

Hello Deb how are you doing today.

[@traceherron1414]

I love South Dakota and as Prince says it is cold enough to keep the bad people out!

[@mrvax2]

Like Florida, South Dakota has a really good governor. Gov.Noem doesn't get much MSM coverage but she is doing what's best for her people. Thanks, Briggs.

[@camlong89]

Yep. I live in Oregon and Kate Brown has ruined this state so fast, it has to be a record.

[@mrvax2]

@@camlong89 Terrible. From looking at photos & video, Oregon is one of the most beautiful States in the US. Even Briggs moved there.

[@allyahrose8738]

No coincidence this was in my recommended. My husband and I visited for our honeymoon because why not and I fell in love with it! I can't wait to move there after college, own a ranch, and raise some babies!! Plus they have an awesome governor!

[@therock6372]

Hello, aww life is great; Can I have a little of your time, I wanna have a chat with you if you don't mind, The Rock 🗿

[@earthpup]

Some of the nicest people I've meet while on vacation.

[@jeffwalterman1884]

Great Video Briggs, i miss my home state of South Dakota and city of Sioux Falls What makes the winters so brutal is how long they are. I don't miss them one bit but I am enjoying living in Austin Texas very much, especially with its much more mild winters.

[@timdixon32]

I always felt they’re not long and cold enough. Like right now it was in the 40s like two weeks ago. Doesn’t get cold until late November and warms up in March.

[@Sammykyt]

I immediately liked when I saw South Dakota

[@jules4626]

Me too 😂

[@sirromja]

This is a comment about North Dakota....so, it's off topic. Bear with me and, "stop typing": Many years ago, in the late 1980's, North Dakota was talking about changing the name of their state. 'North Dakota' apparently came across as too cold/remote (which, of course, it is). The newspaper in Billings, MT decided to have a contest, where you could submit potential new names for the state. I don't remember any except for my favorite: Barren Rectangle.

[@ArnellaMaturin]

@Big Dick Black The international peace garden on the border of Canada and North Dakota is very nice.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

My Uncle Bob took to calling it Dakota, but I've got to say Barren Rectangle does kind of just fall off the tongue.

[@sirromja]

@@Ulysses_DM_ Yeah, if they were serious about a name change, I'm not sure why they didn't just do that. Seems like the easy solution. And it would keep the 'Dakota' heritage from the old Dakota Territory.

[@sirromja]

@@ArnellaMaturin And the Badlands in the western part of the state are nice as well. I'm not sure they're worth a dedicated trip to North Dakota, but if you're in the area, they're definitely worth checking out.

[@nhmooytis7058]

What about Dakota McDakotaface?

[@raven1462]

Just moved to Brookings born in Canton South Dakota, but raised in Iowa. I'm glad I moved back to South Dakota it's where I was born and love this beautiful lady/South Dakota

[@exothermal.sprocket]

It's a far and refreshing cry compared to Minnesota next door, which is trying very hard to be the next California.

[@RCSVirginia]

The main reason would be that there is only snow on the ground for nine months of the year instead of ten as there is up farther North in Canada.

[@Ulysses_DM_]

Depends on where you are in the state, in central SD it's been a open winter.

[@nhmooytis7058]

In MN they say 9 months of winter and 3 of bad sledding 😊.

[@monty81567]

I live here in South Dakota,an acre of land back in the 80s was around $575 now it's around $6,500 in that range for one acre of land. Then if you move to the middle of the state buy land your average neighbor could be anywhere from one mile up to 15/20 miles from you.

[@jongallardo8006]

Sounds like heaven for me

[@ojll3917]

what if i have a emergency. it could take 30 minutes to a hour just for a ambulance and then another 30 minutes to a hour to get to the nearest emergency room. I could be dead by then. but other then that and the cold everything else seems fine

[@MrPr3shaff]

If you are planning to move to SoDak. Please remember that here are only a couple of barbed wire fences between you and the North Pole :)

[@rogerfredericks2992]

There are 3 things to do in South Dakota. Watch and/or play sports and drink. Hunt and/or fish and drink. And getting shit face drunk

[@gopherfan118]

@@rogerfredericks2992 this. This is the real SD. All the drinking made me sober.

[@jeffchambers1660]

Ever heard of James McMurty ?? Sounds like you have...MrPR3 Shaffer

[@MrPr3shaff]

@@jeffchambers1660 yes yes I have :)

[@morganschiller2288]

Briggs made my first two nights of post op more enjoyable. Keep being you Briggs

[@wyominghome4857]

South Dakota would have been our choice if we hadn't fallen in love with the little town in which we now live. It's a beautiful place. And here's the REAL Number 1 reason to move to South Dakota? It has the most sensible Governor in the country, which is why it has a strong economy instead of being a shambles.

[@tyms13]

Creamy Seafood Enchiladas 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted 1 cup sour cream 1/2 cup salsa 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup 4% cottage cheese 1 pound small shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined 1 cup cooked or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed 1-1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes 12 flour tortillas (6 inches) Optional: Sliced jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced green onions and chopped cilantro leaves Additional salsa In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in broth and soup until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in sour cream, salsa and salt; set aside. Place cottage cheese in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; add the shrimp, crab, Monterey Jack cheese, chiles and cilantro. Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place about 1/3 cup seafood mixture down the center of each tortilla. Roll up and place seam side down over sauce. Top with the remaining sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 30-35 minutes. If desired, top with sliced jalapeno pepper, green onions and chopped cilantro. Serve with additional salsa.

[@colormedubious4747]

Sounds tasty! When I hear "South Dakota, " the first thing that springs to mind is excellent Mexican food.

[@princessunicorn669]

I’ve made a very similar Creamy Enchilada casserole myself before, in fact many times since I was a Teenager, but used Rotisserie Chicken instead of Shrimp...

[@marilynguinnane4663]

SD sounds like a state for moi, except the cold winters do not appeal. In the USA it's really hard to find good weather. You're either miserable in humid, as well as plagued by bugs, in the summers, or freeze your tush in the winters. CA has the best weather for year round living but who could deal with the politics? The Dems have ruined my home state. I do mean RUINED.

[@annhowcroft9493]

Yep I am with. I need to get out of So Cal Love the idea of SD but I don't think I can handle that bad of a winter.

[@marilynguinnane4663]

@@annhowcroft9493 -- A lot of people actually move to Reno for the weather. Well, the winters are cold but bearable, and it's dry. I live here now. People are super nice.

[@kathyfann]

Do they Tax Retirement do they tax social security?Do they have Large vehicle registration fees? And how is property tax

[@leslieg8176]

South Dakota housing prices are up and it's very difficult to find housing here. The housing prices are not as low as this article says.

[@lonkslonkolious4916]

I'm assuming it's because of a huge influx of new people. Shit, there's a lot of people from all sorts of places that I've seen come into my town alone, and with the state of the economy things probably won't slow down for awhile.

[@scottsw25]

That's because so many out of state people are moving here. We don't want them, not at all.

[@crumblymunky]

I think this looks like a nice vacation spot for those who don't want to lounge for a week.

[@stevenbass732]

If it wasn't for brutal winter, I'd love to live in South Dakota.

[@lm3729]

How brutal are we talking? I’ve been considering South Dakota for awhile now

[@stevenbass732]

@@lm3729It depends. Temperatures near zero F and lots of snow. But then as a Southerner that's brutal. Lol. It's not much different than any of Northern tier. The rest of the year and the State makes up for it. April through November are just fantastic.

[@improbablydancing]

@@lm3729 Brutal is in lowest temperatures around -26° F, wind chills around -42, snow September-May :))

[@smithn.wesson7945]

@@lm3729 South Dakota can have snow from October to May and Sioux Falls (in the far southeast part, where it's the warmest) averages almost 40" inches of snow. The Black Hills and northern parts can get up to 60" plus per year average. South Dakota can get temps from -25 to -30 below zero, sometimes for weeks at a time. Everyone has heard about how brutal the winters can be, because it's the truth. There is a reason why more cows than people live in South Dakota.

[@lm3729]

Aw man, I was going to take a trip out there in the summer to check it out. Something in my heart says South Dakota. But my friends are wanting me to check out their states. Texas, Pennsylvania and Florida. I guess I’ll decide after my go around

[@stanleygodlewski5489]

Rapid City has a tunnel At the truck stop. The wind is murder.

[@jonasabry9099]

Sounds like a great place to visit in the summer.

[@jackkelly4621]

I took a road trip with my parents from near SF to South Dakota. It was a multi state trip and we eventually got to Rapid City SD to see Mount Rushmore. Zip lining near here was very fun since it was summer time. But chances are slim I could handle winters in SD.

[@wandahall4435]

Hey Briggs Great to see You💖💖💖

[@bobcratchet3736]

No state income tax in Texas, but that money has to come from somewhere. The property tax can be like having a second mortgage payment.

[@ltwombat64]

South Dakota always has an easterly breeze because Wyoming blows and Minnesota sucks. Loved my time in Custer; good times, friends and serenity

[@roydavis2242]

I am seriously looking at moving to South Dakota and looking at property just outside Sioux Falls. The taxes is the main reason for moving. I currently live where we have inventory tax. That means every year an audit of all your inventory is done and you pay taxes based upon the value. Consequently we let all our inventory run out or low when we get near the audit date.

[@marilynguinnane4663]

Roy Davis -- " . . . every year an audit of all your inventory is done . . . " ??? WTH !!! What state do you live in (not to pry but I've just gotta' know.) Many thanks, Roy.

[@jameslee3010]

South Dakota,What a great state! I love the great stats.I just wish I could handle the bitter cold weather 🥶

[@avantelevine6313]

New life plan, get skilled at water proofing, buy a rig, start hotshot trucking and proofing than move to Dakota and offer my services!! Beautiful state, great video, thanks for the motivation I need

[@davidyeoman4500]

Can you do a video on states with no state income taxes and states with the most?

[@hugedabs5827]

@Big Dick Black it was 10 reasons to move to south dakota not list everything in our nation that changed since the mayflower

[@clauds2338]

South Dakota is great, everyone is so nice! Just make sure you don’t try and change things around here. We are pretty traditional and we don’t like change.

[@nhmooytis7058]

Beautiful state! East is Great Plains, center has Badlands, West the Black Hills. Only drawback for me is winters, I’m a weather wimp.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

This all sounds good to me. I don't have to worry about a job and I don't plan on being home for the winter time anyway. I'm a winter nomad just moving into a cargo van after a great purge. I just want a place with a few acres so I can have a summer garden where it's not so hot. Sounds like South Dakota is perfect. I already plan on becoming a legal resident because of the taxes. But I may just end up calling it home.

[@rachelleroberts4290]

Beginning my husband to move there after a visit. We are Oklahomans and love the outdoor life there. And looking for another conservative state.

[@jamesrichardson1326]

It's all nice till winter.

[@katyferguson8349]

Sounds like my kind of place...I won't mind the winters too much , I just love country land.

[@therock6372]

Hello, aww life is great; Can I have a little of your time, I wanna have a chat with you if you don't mind, The Rock 🗿

[@chandra4510]

THE OPEN ROAD IN THE DAKOTA'S ARE WORTH IT💯👩‍🏫💯!!

[@melbytvenge]

Great place to live with freedoms and non COVID for the most part and a Great Govenor Kristi Noam.

[@TravelThroughCuisine]

I'm currently living in California, and do , some day, plan on moving to this state ....excited....I like experiencing living in different cities/states

[@MAZviolinist]

I LOVE South Dakota! I have been there twice! It's stunning!

[@ralphyoder8893]

At one point I considered relocating there. This was before it was a popular idea, so I abandoned the notion. Wish I had done it, in many ways. Nice analysis.

[@tmasessa]

It’s SD or WY for me.

[@josephdimeo2672]

This dudes channel will give you great and useful information

[@ondagrande7225]

25 kids are missing in just a month, and nobody is talking about it. Absolutely disgusting

[@vince5227]

Nick this is one of your best....... positive about the State... I am going their in 3 weeks to check out... I live in Illinois and it is horrible.. I want a red State, and want South Dakota to stay the way it is....thanks for the info....

[@ReggSess]

Doubt this will convince me but I'm here for Briggs!