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Northern State University (NSU) is a four-year public university located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 38 majors and 42 minors, as well as six associate, eight pre-professional and nine graduate degrees.Founded on the intersection of the southern and eastern branches of the Milwaukee Railroad, Aberdeen, South Dakota saw a rapid growth in its population during the late 19th century; this rapid growth led the citizens of northern South Dakota to push for a government-funded institute of higher learning.

During the 1885 legislative session a Bill was passed creating what was known at that time as the University of Central Dakota, to be located in the small town of Ordway, South Dakota. However, funds were not approved for the school until the 1887 legislative session.Even though the funds had been approved the bill had been vetoed by Governor Louis K. Church for financial considerations and the statewid ...