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Top-10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Marry A South Dakotan

1. They are always up for a good DIY project. Which means they are happy to help fix your car or change your lightbulbs.

2. They are just plain nice. You won’t find nicer people anywhere in the country.

3. From gardens to farming, they love to grow their own food. Which means they can provide for you.

4. All this farming and DIY stuff means they have a great work ethic.

5. They are always prepared. Whether it’s for a spontaneous trip or winter weather – South Dakotans have you covered.

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6. They are sure to have strong family values.

7. The little things in life are always appreciated by a South Dakotan.

8. South Dakotans are ridiculously good looking, but they never take themselves too seriously.

9. They know how to make their own fun. It’s guaranteed you’ll have fun no matter what you do.

10. You have an excuse to live in the most beautiful state.

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and two kids Braxan and Jordy, live in Canton, SD.