This is a list of prominent people who were born in or lived for a significant period in U.S. state of South Dakota. For a larger list by location, see People from South Dakota.
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Vine Deloria Jr., American Indian author, theologian, historian, and activist
John Mortvedt (1932–2012), agronomist and soil scientist who was the world's leading expert on micronutrients; born and raised on a farm near Dell Rapids
^"Allen Neuharth". South Dakota Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on December 28, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2008.
^Niels Ebbesen Hansen 1866–1950 (South Dakota History. Volume 17 Number 1) "Dakota Profile - N. Hansen". Archived from the original on January 4, 2010. Retrieved 2009-09-02.
^Waltman, Scott (June 14, 2021). "Former Aberdeen swimmer Michael Andrew qualifies for Tokyo Olympics". Aberdeen News. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
^Sun, Rebecca. Catching up with Billy Mills Olympics news, results, schedules, medal tracker - SI.com Sports Illustrated. July 28, 2008. Retrieved December 31, 2008.