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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of my community?

2000 Census
The United States has a population of 281,421,906.
The State of South Dakota has a population of 754,844.

The population of your community can be found at the website below.

http://www.state.sd.us/bit/statistics/main_topics/sdcities_a_f.htm


What are the 10 largest communities is South Dakota?
 

2000 Census City by Rank Population
Sioux Falls 123,975
Rapid City 59,607
Aberdeen 24,658
Watertown 20,237
Brookings 18,504
Mitchell 14,558
Pierre 13,876
Yankton 13,528
Huron 11,893
Vermillion 9,765


What South Dakota city population increased the most from 1990 to 2000?

City Population       % Increase
Tea 786 to 1742        121.6


How does the population of South Dakota compare to other states?

South Dakota is the 17th largest state by land area, but ranks 45th by population. South Dakota has an area of 77,121 square miles and a population of 754,844.

On the average how many people live on every square mile in South Dakota?

According to the 2000 census there are 9.9 people per square mile in South Dakota. The National average is 79.6 per square mile. In 1999 it was estimated that Hong Kong Island had 45,401 people per square mile.

How many South Dakota Public Broadcasting Stations are there?

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is
South Dakota's statewide public broadcasting network. SDPB is vital community resource producing and broadcasting high-quality, commercial-free programs and valuable community outreach projects that educate, enlighten and entertain.

Radio

Call Sign Frequency City of License Transmitter Site Air Date
KUSD-FM 89.7 mHz Vermillion near Beresford October 1967
KESD-FM 88.3 mHz Brookings  near Hetland July 1967
KBHE-FM 89.3 mHz Rapid City Rapid City March 1984
KTSD-FM 91.1 mHz Reliance near Reliance February 1984
KDSD-FM  90.9 mHz Pierpont near Pierpont April 1984
KQSD-FM 91.9 mHz Lowry near Lowry June 1988
KPSD-FM 97.1 mHz Faith near Faith June 1989
KZSD-FM 102.5 mHz Martin near Long Valley July 1991
KCSD-FM 90.9 mHz Sioux Falls Sioux Falls July 1985

  

TV - Full Power Transmitters   

Aberdeen KDSD-TV Channel 16 DTV - 17
Brookings - Hetland KESD-TV Channel   8 DTV - 18
Faith - Eagle Butte KPSD-TV Channel 13 DTV - 25
Lowry KQSD-TV Channel 11 DTV - 15
Martin- Long Valley KZSD-TV  Channel   8 DTV - 23
Pierre - Reliance KTSD-TV  Channel 10 DTV - 21
Rapid City KBHE-TV Channel   9 DTV - 26
Sioux Falls KCSD-TV Channel 23 DTV - 24
Vermillion - Beresford KUSD-TV  Channel   2 DTV - 34

Low Power Translators

Aberdeen Channel 7
Belle Fourche Channel 19
Edgemont Channel 64
Mitchell Channel 9
Pringle Channel 55
Pine Ridge Channel 6
Spearfish Channel 4
Wagner Channel 55
Wasta Channel 13

Follow this link to cable Television Channel Assignments


How many episodes of Dakota Pathways will be produced?

SDPB TV is planning on producing (20) fourteen-minute episodes.

How long can I legally use a Dakota Pathway show after I have taped it?

All of the Dakota Pathways episodes are produced by SDPB. You have unlimited educational rights to use these programs. So enjoy them for years. Note: Some of the shows we air are not produced by SDPB and only have rights for a year. Please email EdServices@sdpb.org  if you have questions about other shows.

When are the Dakota Pathways shows aired on SDPB?

Throughout the school year Dakota Pathways will air on Mondays and Fridays from 2:15pm – 2:30pm CT. Also, we air Dakota Pathways during the overnight schedule. The overnight schedule can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.sdpb.org/ , in our monthly SDPB Magazine, or in our weekly education newsletter. You can receive the SDPB Magazine by calling our Friends Office at (1-800-333-0789). If you are interested in receiving our weekly newsletter contact our office at EdServices@sdpb.org .

What age group is Dakota Pathways designed for?

Originally, the show was designed for South Dakota 4th graders; although, Dakota Pathways is enjoyed by people of all ages

What are the topics of upcoming Dakota Pathway shows?

Program Number

TRT

Title       

Subjects

101

14:16

Rails and Other Roads

Transportation and movement

102

14:17

Stories from the Skies

Myths, stories, famous flyers

103

14:00

The Mighty ‘Mo

The Missouri River influence

104

14:06

East River, West River

Farmers and Ranchers and such

105

13:47

The First Hunters and Farmers

Early Indian life

106

14:15

Mining Booms and Busts

Mining in SD

107

13:54

Water and Dust

The droughts and floods of SD

108

14:00

History and Legend

Wild Bill and other tales

109

12:56

People of the Bison

Lakota, Dakota and Nakota peoples

110

13:04

Headlines and Bulletins

Newspapers, radio and television

111

14:04

Blackboards and Computers

Education history in SD

112

14:00

Maps and Borders

Changing borders in the state

113

13:07

Big Towns and Little Towns

Sioux Falls, Rapid City and others

114

13:07

Playing Games

Sports history of SD

115

13:44

Finding a National Voice

Famous politicians and such

116

13:46

On Vacation

Tourism in South Dakota

117

13:15 Est

The Home Front

At home during WWI & WWII etc

118

13:56 Est

Real Cowboys

Ranching history of SD

119

14:00 Est

Telling Stories

SD authors of fiction & non-fiction

120

14:00 Est

A Dark Day

Wounded Knee as history



Feel free to contact EdServices@sdpb.org  if you have additional questions about any of our shows.


 

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