Frequently Asked Questions
What do the symbols mean in latitude and longitude coordinates?
44°22'5" N, 100°20'11" W is a typical latitude and longitude
coordinate. The coordinate above is the location of Pierre, South
Dakota. Below you will find the break-down of the symbols above.
Symbol |
Meaning of symbol |
° (degree) |
approximately 69 miles on earth (111 kilometers) |
' (minute) |
approximately 1.15 miles on earth (1.85
kilometers) |
" (seconds) |
approximately 101 feet on earth (30 meters)
|
N |
North of the equator |
W |
West of the Prime Meridian (Greenwich, England) |
Pierre is located 44 degrees, 22 minutes and 5 seconds north of the
equator. Pierre is also located 100 degrees, 20 minutes and 11
seconds west of the Prime Meridian.
The distance to Pierre can be calculated using the information
above. The approximate distance to Pierre is 3061.4 miles north of
the equator and 6923.2 miles west of the Prime Meridian in
Greenwich, England.
How much did the land cost per acre to purchases the Louisiana
Territory? How does that compare to today’s South Dakota land
prices?
Approximately 529,911,680 acres of land was purchased in 1803 from
France. The price per acre was estimated at 2.8 cents. Below you
will find 2002 values for land in South Dakota.
Type |
Price/acre |
All (non-irrigated) |
$410 |
Crop (non-irrigated) |
$687 |
Range |
$215 |
Pasture |
$389 |
Hay land |
$397 |
Irrigated land |
$916 |
You could say that Thomas Jefferson received a good price for the
land purchased by the United States.
Why was The USS Constitution called Old Iron Side?
The nickname started when The USS Constitution was used in battle
during the War of 1812. The wooden hull of the ship was 25 inches
thick. The wood used was oak, a strong hardwood. The 18-pound
British cannonballs were not large enough to penetrate the hull. The
cannonballs bounced off the side as though it was made of iron.
How many miles of roads must be mapped in South Dakota?
There are 83,358 miles of roads, streets and highways in South
Dakota. South Dakota also has 4140 bridges located across the state.
Where is the current location of the 1743 metal plate found near
the Missouri River in 1913?
The plate was found buried in a bluff overlooking Fort Pierre. Today
the historical landmark is called Verendrye Monument. The unearthed
plate is now located in the Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre.
How much did it cost to purchase Louisiana in 1803?
The total price for the purchase was $15,000,000. $11,250,000 was
paid to France and the other 3,750,000 was paid to US residents for
claims against France.
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 |
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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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