List of famous people from South Dakota, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in South Dakota, while others are simply notable locals.
If you're from South Dakota you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in South Dakota, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age. These people, like Myron Floren and Shawn Colvin include images when available.
If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from South Dakota? Tim Giago. Age: It was the first independently owned Native American newspaper in the United States. In he changed his paper's name to Indian Country Today, to reflect its national coverage of Indian news and issues.
Giago sold the paper in Two years later he founded The Lakota Journal, which he sold in while thinking of retirement. He is also a columnist for the Huffington Post. Lisa Brescia. Lisa Brescia born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota is an American musical theatre actress who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows.
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Raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she went on to pursue acting and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Shea DeJong. Joe Robbie. Joseph Robbie July 7, — January 7, was an American attorney, politician, and the principal founder of the Miami Dolphins.
