8 Reasons Why People From South Dakota Are The Best Kind Of People You’ll Ever Meet

Do you know the term "Midwest Nice?" I just so happen to think it was coined after a South Dakotan! If you are from the Mount Rushmore State (or know someone who is), you know there are certain things that make us stand out from everyone else, including these 8 best things about people from South Dakota:

1. We love our community.

Hometown pride is alive and well here in South Dakota! Whether it be city celebrations, parades, and/or block parties, there is always something fun happening here in SoDak.

2. We are family-oriented.

If you were to ask people from South Dakota what they love best about the state, we can guarantee it would have something to do with how they love being close to their family. (Can you blame them/us?!)

3. We have pride.

What are South Dakotans proud of? It's easier to answer with what we aren't proud of, as we have so many amazing things around us (a la Mount Rushmore, the home of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and record-breaking Crazy Horse).

4. We are hard working.

South Dakotans are the hardest-working people on the planet. Need proof? Look at our jaw-dropping monuments, stellar restaurants, and unsurpassed agriculture scene.

5. We are endlessly loyal.

Loyal as the days are long, people from South Dakota will not let you down. Need a friend? We are there for you! Need a casserole? Consider it made! Need a helping hand? Here's two, just for you!

6. We are lovers of nature.

Whether it's camping in the summer, hunting in the fall, skiing in winter, or gardening in the spring, people from South Dakota absolutely loving spending time in the great outdoors.

7. We are tough as nails.

A romantic photoshoot in below-zero temperatures and snowing?! Only in South Dakota is this not a surprising site, as South Dakotans are tough as nails and don't let the weather stop them!

8. We know how to appreciate art.

The pictured Terry Redlin Art Center is just one of the many places that showcases South Dakota's true appreciation of art! For other locations, visit the famous South Dakota Art Museum, Historic Homestead Opera House, or National Music Museum.

There's no doubt that South Dakotans are amazing people. This list of qualities makes those who call this state home even more endearing. What are your favorite qualities of South Dakotans?