I agree with Brian, weather and topology are great, but little else.

My family moved down to SD 3 years ago, because housing was cheaper, but found that everything else costs more, private schools, orthodontists, even cars and bicycles. We also miss good restaurants, theater, and shopping.

The makeup of the place is strange too. It’s supposedly republican, but so many people have government jobs, which i feel is just a step above welfare, but still a handout as far as i’m concerned. Sounds like southern democrats to me.

It’s close to the border, but it’s hard to find decent mexican food here, WTF is French Fries on Mexican menus?