When people tell me they're from South Dakota I respond with, "I'm not totally familiar with it. Where is that in relation to North Dakota?" It never gets a laugh, but you better believe I'll never miss a chance to say it. I guess I'm just training for my future as a father. There's only two things a father needs to do: one, protect their child. Two, tell bad jokes constantly.
South Dakota has the 11th highest alcohol-related deaths, though generally people are pretty healthy there. Too bad all the cardio in the world can't protect you from a car. Stay safe out there, South Dakotans. We want to feel safe when we come visit Mount Rushmore.
Statistics :
Adults drinking excessively: 17.7% - Alcohol-related driving deaths: 35.2% (11th highest) - Adults in fair or poor health: 12.8% (5th lowest) - Drunkest metro area: Sioux Falls, SD