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Was North Dakota named after an Indian tribe?
Yes, North Dakota is named for the Dakota Sioux tribe. Dakota means "allies".
What president was North Dakota named after?
North Dakota was not named for any president. North Dakota was named for the Dakota tribe of Native Americans that lived in the area.
When did Dakota join the union?
North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted into the Union on November 2, 1889.
What US state is nicknamed the Sioux State?
North Dakota is known as the "Sioux State" to recognize the Sioux or Dakota tribes of North Dakota. North Dakota's official state nickname is "The Peace Garden State".
What did they call North Dakota before it was named?
Before North Dakota became a state, it was part of the Dakota Territory. Before that, North Dakota was part of the Minnesota Territory and the Nebraska Territory.
Who is John Thune?
The South Dakota Senator.
Who was the senator of South Dakota in the 70's?
George McGovern
What is the name of one Senator from South Dakota?
Tim Johnson and John Thune are the names of the US Senators from South Dakota.
How long was Byron Dorgan North Dakota's senator?
Byron L. Dorgan was US Senator from North Dakota for a little over 18 years, from December 15, 1992 until January 3, 2011.
What is North Dakota's US Senator in 2011?
Kent Conrad and John Hoeven.
Who is one US Senator of North Dakota?
Senator John Hoeven has been a US Senator from North Dakota since January 3, 2011 until the present (February 2013)). Senator Heidi Heitkamp since January 3, 2013 to the present (February 2013).
Is it true that the North Dakota senate has more members then the North Dakota house?
No, there are two State Representatives (94) for each State Senator (47).
Was there a past South Dakota senator named Buffington?
There was a past South Dakota state legislator named George A. Buffington, who serve in the South Dakota House of Representatives for 1911-1912 and 1921-1924.
When does South Dakota's senator's term end?
United States senators have a term of six years. A senator may run for office as many times as they would like.
How many senators are in North Dakota?
There are two senators in North Dakota. The first is John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp. Senator Heitkamp has been in office since 2013.
How much does a South Dakota senators make?
As of 2008, $169,300 a year--the standard salary for a US senator.
What is North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp's stance on the Federal Defense of Marriage Act?
On April 5, 2013, Senator Heitkamp announced that she supports the legalization of same-sex marriage.
