Dakota Life
Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things.
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Dakota Life Greetings from Centerville
The home of the Zebra donut, Centerville also served as a hide-out for members of the mob.
Greetings from Eureka
We travel to Eureka for this episode of Dakota Life
Dakota Life Honors South Dakota Veterans
The Dakota Thunder Air Show, Lakota Code Talker and sculptures Sheri Treeby and Lee Luening.
Greetings from Newell
SDPB travels to Newell to learn the history of this town and the people that make it a great.
Yellow Jacket Rodeo
Yellow Jacket Rodeo "A Gritty Bunch"
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A restaurant is more than just a place to eat; it’s a hub for community and a learning opportunity for young adults. That’s the legacy of Tuffy’s Bar and Grille in Centerville. -
Learn about Centerville's origins and visit the high school on game day. Plus, we learn about the origin of their mascot – the Tornadoes. -
Celebrating the Fourth of July in Centerville has been a tradition since the town was founded. We meet long-time participants and learn about their speedy contests – a car show and 𝙩𝙤𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙬𝙡 𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙜. -
Sherree Dee Schmiedt and her husband ran the Rexall Pharmacy for decades, but Sherree’s devotion to Centerville history and people cemented her legacy as the founder of Centerville’s museum.
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Eureka’s own Kitty O’Neil held the women’s land speed record for over 40 years—until fellow South Dakotan Jessi Combs posthumously claimed the title in 2019, earning a Guinness World Record for the Fastest Land Speed (Female). -
In 2017, SDPB caught up with Janine Ellis of the Royal Bake Shop of Centerville, now known as Ellis Donuts, for a world famous zebra donut and to find out what has kept people coming back for generations. -
Back in 2018, Dakota Life visited Mushy’s Bowling Alley in Centerville, SD — a place where strikes and stories came together. Though the lanes went quiet in 2024, owners John and Kim Limoges left behind more than just memories. They shared what made Mushy’s a community treasure.
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