1. In 1899, the South Dakota Agricultural School (now South Dakota State University) was established by the state legislature on March 10. The school's primary mission was to provide practical education in agricultural and mechanical fields.

2. On March 10, 1913, the city of Sioux Falls experienced a record-breaking snowfall of 18.5 inches in just 24 hours. This event still holds the record for the city's largest snowstorm in a single day.

3. In 1930, the state legislature authorized the establishment of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology on March 10. The school, located in Rapid City, offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, science, and math.

4. On March 10, 1963, the controversial Big Bend Dam was completed on the Missouri River. The project had been a source of contention for years due to its potential impact on the environment and displacement of Native American tribes.

5. In 1999, the South Dakota state capitol building in Pierre was officially rededicated on March 10 after a 10-year renovation project. The restoration included repairing damage caused by a fire in 1930 and modernizing the building's infrastructure.