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Saturday was the USS South Dakota Day of Honor, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the 250th anniversary of the US Navy. An event was held in Sioux Falls to celebrate the occasions.US Sen. John Thune was the keynote speaker. Some protestors rallied nearby to oppose some of Thune’s latest policies, namely the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Gov. Larry Rhoden said the state has entered into a purchase agreement to purchase 148 acres of land in northeast Sioux Falls along Benson Road. The agreement gives the state the option to purchase the site, if approved by the Legislature.
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A new governor-led initiative sparks debate around immigration enforcement, namely at the latest Sioux Falls City Council meeting.
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Emily’s Hope, a nonprofit combatting the opioid crisis by distributing naloxone kits, is expanding its footprint West River.
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Scotty Philip Days in Philip, South Dakota, is an action-packed weekend with demolition derbies, watermelon seed spitting contests, and more! SDPB was there in 2011; hit play to learn more about the event's history.
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We check in on the northeast corner of the state and the rainy summer they've seen. Plus, a look back at the record-breaking flash flooding at McCook Lake in June 2024.
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For today's Teacher Talk, Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber lay out the different paths an aspiring educator can take to get to the front of a classroom.
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Director Kate Beecroft found Tabatha Zimiga's story by chance. And she got a feature film deal by chance. She shares the story behind the story she told in "East of Wall."
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The next school year is nearly upon us. We hear from superintendents, educators and elementary students before the first school bell of the year rings across South Dakota.

SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) today expressed disappointment over the recent passage of the federal rescissions package, which includes significant cuts to funding for public broadcasting.
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The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications will meet at the SDPB Studio in Sioux Falls on Friday, July 25th at 1:30 PM Central Time.
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Join SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Faith on Wednesday, June 4th, at the Faith Community Center