u/Mackinderoo

I'm really interested in this strategy. While I doubt the states would ever (individually or together) agree on this, there is some logic to this from a culture perspective. Then again, in both states, the economic powerhouse of the state (Fargo in ND, Sioux Falls in SD) is located in the eastern half. The western half would be fairly poor (oil money notwithstanding - that is extremely boom/bust) and otherwise nearly completely dependent on tourism dollars and federal funding. Thoughts?

EDIT 1: Should be clear (thanks commenters) -- this is from a humor/satire site. EDIT 2: I did forget the oil of Western ND, yes.