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The Karl E. Mundt Library supports the information and research needs of the current students, faculty, and staff of the Dakota State University, as well as researchers with questions about resources that are unique to this Library (e.g. history about Lake County, South Dakota).

In 1938, Karl Mundt was elected to the House of Representatives where he served five terms, after which he served four terms in the U.S. Senate. He was a conservation and wildlife enthusiast which led to his legislation establishing the national endangered species list. At home, Mundt was an effective supporter of Missouri River projects, REA, conservation and betterment of agriculture.

In 1969, Senator Mundt suffered a stroke. He died August 16, 1974.

Location: On DSU Campus, Madison South Dakota 57042 Telephone 605-256-5203 Toll Free: 800-641-4309 Fax 08

Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Arlington) Arlington Community Library
(Brookings) Brookings Public Library
(Canova) Canova Public Library
(Chester) Delker Memorial Library
(Dell Rapids) Dell Rapids Carnegie Public Library
(White) Deubrook Community Library

01/11 Coming to The Madison area
Orange City Tulip Festival Orange City IA May16-18 The Orange City Tulip Festival - an entertaining celebration of the best of small-town America - showcases for 100,000 visitors this thriving community's rich Dutch heritage. Festivities include music and dancing by hundreds of children and adults in intricate authentic costumes, two daily parades featuring top area marching bands, nightly musical theatre, a carnival midway, fun ethnic food treats, plus thousands of tulips and a dozen reproduction windmills throughout a charming village.
South Dakota BBQ Championships Huron SD May31-June1 Anyone can compete in the backyard BBQ Competition. Meat is provided so you don't need to bring any.
Teapot Days Tea SD June13-15 Enjoy the carnival, view antique tractors and equipment, and watch the crowning of Ma and Pa Teapot.
Antique Power Show Huron SD June15-17 Experience the days of antique tractors, cars, steam and stationary gas engines. 150 exhibits and displays, entertainment, demonstrations, flea market, parade and tractor and car games.
Turner County Fair Parker SD August12-15 South Dakota's oldest county fair. The four best days of summer.
Brown County Fair Aberdeen SD August12-18 The Brown County Fair has been providing entertainment and promoting family unity since the 1880s. Enjoy the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo and the demolition derby.