Wyoming and South Dakota are the most beautiful places I've ever seen!

My family and I are conservative Christian small business owners that value freedom and respect the Constitution. The last two years have been a nightmare living in Northern California. Endless wildfires, lockdowns, closed churches, $5 gas, homeless camps, ridiculous gun laws, drought, high taxes, and a tyrannical governor have pushed us to leave. I’ve spent months researching where to go where we feel safe. A place we can afford. A place where the governor is a real true American that loves this country. We were considering Tennessee but are seriously looking at South Dakota. South Dakota is currently our number 1 choice.

I am moving from WA to SD. I was there in October 2020 and it was spectacular. And the people were really friendly. What a change from the liberal attitudes I encounted in WA. I am getting married at the Lewis & Clark Rec Area Lodge in Oct. !

Bingo!!! No lockdowns and Governor Noem!! Most people are sick & tired of overreaching politicians!! Thanks for the list!

If you come here, please remember *why* you're leaving where you are. Do not come and start voting for the failed policies that ruined your last city/state.

Move while you can. I've lost my health and I'm sick in a place I don't want to be. My last close friend passed away but he couldn't help me move. I'm lonesome and have no family here. But I tried to move about 5 years ago and couldn't do it. Go while you can. Don't get stuck like me.

I've been debating the move from Nevada for a few months now... After watching this video I am SOLD!!!!

If you're leaving a big city, or a liberal state, remember why you left and vote accordingly. Vote for freedom.

because south dakota has people with morality, sense of family, accountability, responsibility and humility. something EVERY SINGLE COASTAL STATE has lost decades ago

I moved back to SoDak in 2004 from Commiefornia. Saw the riding on the wall. As much as I loved the ocean and vineyards, I love my family and freedom more. I believe it was Providential that I moved back when I did in retrospect with all the lock down and mismanagement I see under Newsom. Here people take responsibility and are neighborly. What he said is true about South Dakota. They are very friendly people overall. Your reputation in a small town can be ruined if you cross the locals, but everyone in a small town ralleys together after a tornado or death in a family. Those are South Dakota values.

One big reason is Sioux Falls. It's one of the fasted growing cities in Midwest. It's still a small city but big enough to have plenty to do and enjoy. The landscape in southeastern SD is pretty. Very hilly and thickly wooded along the Big Sioux River. I think the biggest reason to live in SD is the Black Hills. I think it's the most beautiful place east of Yellowstone Park but safer since you never have to worry about bears tearing through your campsite. There are no bears in the Black Hills. It's just great.

Thanks Tristan! Great video! We are considering a move to South Dakota and we appreciate how well you covered so many aspects of the state!

The last few years have really highlighted the advantages of rural living. Also, Gov. Noem did an amazing job.

Red Conservative State, Governor Noam, 2nd ammendment protection, cost of living.

The thing about traffic here...is none of the stop lights have sensors they’re all time based and not only that but sometimes it feels there is a stop light on every block.

SD is by far the most beautiful State and best Governor! Planning my 2nd trip there in April. So excited!!

Moving around the entire globe for more than a decade (NY home state to being stationed in Vegas, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, and California for stateside) my wife and I ended up next door in Southern MN. Her family moved here from California and regret nothing! Our weekend trips revolve around going to Sioux Falls for concerts, the zoo, the airshows, and Carnaval which is an amazing restaurant! Although we're 2 hours away we still love having SF/SD as our neighbor and enjoy every visit! Oh, and that chislic stuff? Amazing!!!

Just got a place there in SD and I love it. Can't wait to be there on a full time basis.

We lived in SD for two years and foolishly left. Been trying to get back ever since.

Moving to SD this coming weekend from NJ... tired of the high cost of living and lockdown... my son hasnt been in school in person in a yr... he's looking forward to go back in person.

I moved here 7 months ago from my native CA 😝 to flee the Northern Wildfires 🔥 and am very grateful I did. But, have many questions... Like how to purchase a decent home as a single, retired, woman. I appreciate your channel, I'm a fan!

I was just there the end of January to find a place. We are moving there sometime hopefully this month. The stock show and rodeo was getting started, so there was more traffic on Saturday, but even for this country boy it wasn't bad. Fell in love with the city and can't wait to move there.

I am looking to move. The plan was in 2023 when my daughter graduates highschool but we may need to spped that up. I am a patriot. I'd not leave Philthy (Philly) and vote for the same oppressive tyrants that are the reasons I'm leaving in the first place. I want to live peacefully and in a smaller town. Thank you for this, it's made me add this to the list and we'll come out for a visit this summer!

New York has 27,000 ppl psm? That's crazy. That explains a few things.

I just move two weeks ago and I love Rapid City

No corporate tax, no income tax, no inheritance tax, and barely any property tax: means middle class can buy land (and maybe rent it to farmers) and then when one dies ones children inherit the property at ease without much hassle. And so the wealth stays in the family.

Just got approved for an apartment in Sioux Falls! Relocating from Houston. Thanks for the informative video! Hopefully my apartment will be nice. They had bad management before but apparently new management is really moving things in the right direction.

South Dakota is we’re my heart is ... my home am moving back soon

I'm going to be graduating college in a few months and we're definitely looking at moving to South Dakota and getting out of CT

One main reason I would move my family to South Dakota just because of your governor Kristi. But yes all the information you give us is very helpful to speed up moving process. We like the nature instead of computer games.

I would move to Rapid City area in a heartbeat. Just can't do it because of logistical reasons with kids and the ex. I cannot wait to get out commie Oregon! You guys know you have it made out there in SD! Enjoy that freedom!

I like how your selling South Dakota making me want to move faster. I'm planning to move sometime next Year.

Top reason,,,Governor Kristi Noem!!!!

Thanks for the very informative videos Tristan, my wife and I are flying into Rapid City on Oct,29th from Alabama for a vacation, we want to see Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and explore Rapid City and the Black Hills area and travel to Wyoming(Yellowstone) and drive through both states, We are even considering moving to Rapid City, not in the next year or two but would like very much to research, the town, schools, job markets and around the town. Thanks again

There’s nothing wrong with being introverted and not wanting to talk to your neighbors. Everyone wanna talk about ism this and discriminate that these days. Well I’m here to add a new one, not everybody is outgoing, bubbly and pleasant to be around. Some people don’t want to talk and don’t care. Imagine. Next.

I'm just waiting to build more equity and then I plan on moving from Nevada. Can't stand what is happening to our state.

Awesome thanks so much. I'm coming with my family next year in SD

Think again...45 minutes to nearest store...winters hard to get though the roads most are not plowed....check rental about the same as Chicago for 1 bedroom 1000- 1200.....SECTION 8.YES BUT WAITING LIST....VERY RURAL...PPL ARE VERY FRIENDLY....CABLE SOME AREAS AN ALOT DONT EVEN WORK WELL....CHECKED INTO 1ST OF AUGUST 2022.....

Hey guys from SD, I happened to stumble from Germany across this channel and watch this video. At first I think, "Really now? Now I'm going to watch a video like that !?" The moderator looks like (Please do not get this wrong!) a mixture of -friendly tax advisor from next door and (if you just listen to) that mega sales voice that keeps on whispering "come here, to (f***ing) great SD! We love it." ...And the title, you really have to admit that, doesn't really promise that you would have to expect theeeeee meeeega video. Now comes the big BUT. I listen to the soft sound, agree to all points that would be valuable to me... and at the end of the video I think, "yes, off we go to SD". ;-) Really touted very nicely! My best regards from Germany, in which nothing, absolutely nothing, is going (not even remotely) like you over there, across the pond! I love my country and the values ​​that were once associated with it, for our great minds and spirits, who produced a lot and much more. But I hope for a better future! You in SD exude a kind of hope and that gives hope! Hope that it will soon be back to normal for us and our children! Here everything is turning towards 1933. And all the joy and freedom is just disappearing. You can't imagine it. If it weren't so sad, you'd have to laugh out loud. Lockdowns, Case Numbers high, but no illness, Cops are going totally crazy, sometimes like the SS in the 3rd Reich. Incredible conditions. If you coughs, everyone in the crowed looks as if we were in Zombie Land, because they are brainwashed and manipulated by the massmedia. Many people realy think at now that Co-vid is a deadbringing killervirus. No get together with friends from more than 2 Houses, medial tests over here, over there. And many more realy stupid Things. Well, let's hope for the best! Just enjoy everything, people over there, good food, cinema, the freedom to sit in a meadow with the children and have a picnic, spending time with your own important persons, many more, just normal life! Btw: sorry 4 the long post ;-) BR, your Chris from Germany!

I’m from California, and tbh hate the leaders here.... if I were to move to South Dakota, I’d pick the cities in between Brookings, Dakota Dunes, and Madison city. Also I was never much of a beach going person, I’m more of a winter type so I wouldn’t mind 9 months of snow and winter if you ask me. 😁

Freedom...that simple....

Looking to Escape the shit show in upstate New York this state is definitely on my list.

I live in rapid city South Dakota, there is hardly traffic here and one part I like about here is stuff to do in the black hills

My niece and her family is moving to Huron in a couple of months. They already have found a house to buy and they said it was about 1/2 the price they would have to spend in the Pacific Northwest.

Thinking about it! Want to get out of my home state of MN! 'nough said!

Freedom, my grandmother is rolling in her grave. She never imagine when she borded that boat to escape Europe that her grandchildren woulld live in tyranny in California. Freedon you don't appteciate it till you lose it.

Forty below + thirty mph winds boys & girls. If you come here, leave your crazy at home please.

Actually looking into business opportunities in Pierre. Sort of a retirement plan for my wife and I. Great video!

Thank you for making this video. I wanting to show my friend about South Dakota and it was a great well made video to share to him. Take care 💯💯💯

Looking at planning a trip to Rapid City for 2022. I love the ideas of space and freedom and nature.

Considering moving from tx to SD I’m a single mom and I have no idea where to start this will be a first for me. I feel that God is pushing me in this direction

Wait until they enjoy a winter here haha

😍😍😍 Sou um brasileiro que está apaixonado por Dakota do Sul. 🤠

How is SD with ethnic diversity? Acceptance of different or minority race? Sure looks beautiful there and wonderful to hear that folks there are friendly and happy. Aloha!

I Would Love to Live in Canton South Dakota, Because It's Great, It has a Grocery Store, Restaurants, Etc., Etc.

My friend, you left out the most important reason for moving to SD: 2nd Amendment rights.

Cool! Thanks

I have a strong desire to drive here and to get away from the chaos and fast pace city life.... life seems easy going and simple in South Dakota.

I just visited S.D. in the fall....it’s beautiful! Making plans to move there! Yes the spirit is sweet and kind!

I am in Vegas. And my house is going up for sale this week and I’m going to be moving to Sioux Falls South Dakota.

Thanks for making this. Learned a lot! Like the other comments governor kristi noem is a big factor! I love my space too which is a big plus for me. Only question... How are the masks there? Stores super strict about them? Are you allowed to shake somomes hand? Haha Ive lived here in OR for 3 years. It gets worse everyday. So im just wondering.

I am in New Zealand and i am considering immigrating to the US and moving to SD, its an amazing looking state, im a little worried about how cold the winters and the wind, but all in all seems great.

Several disadvantage are the weather, from what I hear high property taxes and lastly, no Ferrari dealers nor service centers! I'm not concerned about the last item but the first two do give me a pause!!

Been here 59 yrs,leaving next spring. You didn’t tell people about shopping. Small towns with no grocery store for miles, lots of bars tho. Alcohol widely promoted in this state. Small towns with no internet, no jobs unless you want to be farmers. A lot of info missing

Oh gosh I used to live in Bergen County, New Jersey and omg never again. South Dakota seems more of my vibe but idk if I can live through the winter season there. I hope to visit someday and check it out in person.

The sunsets on the reservations are beautiful

I'm very close to bringing my USA truck up to look for my little parcel of land to build on, very soon. The conservative governor, the natural beauty, hunting and fishing... Eventually, my wife will come with me up from Mexico to help build. Looking forward to it.

Really enjoyed it 👍

No state income tax, but they more than make up for it with super high property taxes and sales taxes. And when you retire with a lower income those high property taxes and sales taxes don’t go away. Oh any if you move there you have to deal the winter. Just go for visit in the summer months.

I was looking at Sioux Falls from Dallas. I want to get away from people. My biggest issue is that there seems to be few larger lots with new homes like there are down here. 1-10 acres with new construction is common outside Dallas. It seems like most new construction around Sioux Falls are smaller lots.

Sounds like SD is going to be filled up real soon...Which is off-putting because I imagine the uber wealthy will be buying places there as second homes. Driving home prices way up. Too bad. I hope that I am wrong.

FREEDOM, GOV KRISTI NOEM, FREEDOM Gov Kristi Noem is rare, the 'best thing since sliced bread'.

Waiting 👍

I'm from Miami, FL... it looks to me like S. Dakota is so cheap, it's practically free!

You have any properties for rent in rapid city? I’m moving at the end of June I’m currently looking to rent

If you're looking to get away from crime, expensive real estate, trashy people, bad roads, terrible school system, Rapid City will be all of those things but probably worse. Don't forget about some of the highest property taxes in the country. I do not go outside in Rapid without a conceal carry. Not to mention the rampant theft problem, If you leave your car unlocked for one night expect it gone if the keys are in or completely ransacked and stripped of valuables. Schools are also among some of the worst in the country, completely underfunded. Please, please, please look at the statistics before you move to Rapid City, don't make the same mistake I did. Yours truly, A former rapid city resident of 17 years.

Hey planning on moving to rapid city from south carolina. Any advice on rentals? Home or apartment just to get moved over there. My wife and I wanna get land there once we get moved over.

Love my home state. Welcome newcomers!!

I’m curious about your internet service? I’d be working from home when I decide to move. Is it fast? Another KZfaqr said in Rapid city it’s not so good.

My brother just moved from Colorado to south or North Dakota

Because people in a lot of places around the United States want a safe stable place to live. As far as beautiful places in the mid west there's nothing more beautiful then the Black Hills area.

I'm looking at moving to rapid city. I have a corneal disease. Is the air often dusty and full of particulates? I have seen mixed reviews about the air quality.

What is the drinking water quality in Hot Springs, S Dakota?

Love your state and love your governor

Thank you Sir, I've been truly thinking about moving out from the west coast, it's getting worse and worse. I had just a ounce of hope when Larry Elder was running for governor here but I need to take my conservative values to a red state for sure. So I'm thinking between you guys and Texas.

If you like Freedom, keeping your own money and friendly people, SD might be the place for you. Florida of the northern Midwest.

I have seen the crime rate for rapid city is very high which concerns me. Would you please help me understand from someone who lives there if the crime rate is concerning for locals and if you feel safe living there with your family?

My boyfriend and I are heavily considering moving there late this year. Want to save up and buy a house. He can take his job with as he works remote, and saving income tax will be amazing. It’s still relatively affordable to buy a house, it’s beautiful, we LOVE the cold, and we want to be around a lot of people like us. We love the governor. Don’t worry about how we will vote lol

Nice job on this video!

Looking forward to the video.

Great video. Makes me want to move back home.

Greetings, can you please kindly give me an average price for one bedroom apartments in SD? Want to relocate there. Thanks

I've lived in sioux falls.sd off and on since 1978 and I wouldn't change it for anything

Where can I get info on whether and how a Canadian might retire to SD (Sioux Falls)?

I live in Rapid city I love it here

Would I be able to purchase an office in a fairly populated town with about $200,000? I'm looking to start a non profit organization that helps recovering alcoholics become very successful.

Great video love to move there one day.

Best Governor in the country

The worst thing I've done was move out of Spearfish. Huge regrets. Florida is the most humid congested state. If we were without DeSantis and my grandchildren in Florida I'd be back in Spearfish or Belle

Does SD require visas if your from California, Oregon or any blue state, if so how long are they allowed to visit?