Hughes County, South Dakota Hughes County, South Dakota Hughes County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,022, making it the least populous capital county in the nation, and the twelfth-most populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Pierre, the state capital. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1880. It was named for Alexander Hughes, a legislator. Hughes County is part of the Pierre, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and
South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball Midco Sports Net, ESPN2, ESPNU, and local television networks. South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball The South Dakota State Jackrabbits women's basketball team is part of the athletic program at South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. The NCAA Division I team is a member of The Summit League. The Jackrabbits head coach is Aaron Johnston. South Dakota State began play in 1966. In the times they were in the AIAW, they won the State title eleven times from 1969 to 1982, including six straight from 1969 to 1975, including a Regional title in 1972. In their time in