Minnehaha County, County and administrative division in eastern South Dakota, United States.
The county spans 814 square miles of rolling hills and agricultural lands, with the Big Sioux River flowing through its eastern central region.
Established in 1862 and organized in 1868, the county derives its name from the Sioux word Mnihaha, meaning rapid water or waterfall.
Minnehaha County supports multiple educational institutions through districts including Baltic, Brandon Valley, Canton, Chester, Dell Rapids, and Sioux Falls.
The county provides residents with access to services through its website, including property tax payments, law enforcement updates, and voter registration.
With 197,214 residents recorded in 2020, Minnehaha County contains over twenty percent of South Dakota's total population within its borders.
Location: South Dakota
Inception: 1862
Capital city: Sioux Falls
Shares border with: Lake County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, McCook County, Moody County, Rock County, Turner County, Pipestone County
Website: http://minnehahacounty.org
GPS coordinates: 43.68000,-96.79000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:54
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