General Information
Municipal Services
| Type of Local Government: | Mayor/City Commission |
| Police Force: | 11 |
| Fire Dept. Personnel: | 1 full-time; 28 volunteers |
| Fire Insurance Rating: | Class 6 |
| City Zoning Ordinance: | Yes |
| County Zoning Ordinance: | Yes |
| Percentage of Paved Streets: | 90% |
Location
| City | Freight | Days by Freight |
| Minneapolis | 240 | 1 |
| Chicago | 599 | 1 |
| Denver | 685 | 2 |
| Kansas City | 417 | 1 |
| Winnipeg, MB | 441 | 1 |
Population
| Year | Community | County | State |
| 1980 | 6,210 | 10,724 | 690,768 |
| 1990 | 6,257 | 10,550 | 696,004 |
| 2000 | 6,650 | 11,276 | 730,000 |
Climate
| Average winter temperature: | 22.8 degrees |
| Average summer temperature: | 66.6 degrees |
| Average annual precipitation: | 20.61 inches |
Recent News
- 10.2.08 Research center for the Protection of the Financial Infrastructure funded
- 9.4.08 James River Granted Access Road, Moves Forward with New Facility
- 9.4.08 The July/August 2008 Newsletter is released
- 8.18.08 SD Highway 34 Eye-Openers: A look at the Highway 34 Impact Study data.
- 8.4.08 Highway 34 Impact Study is complete.