Dakota Life
Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things. New episodes on TV and online the second Thursday of each month, September - June
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Dakota Life: Greetings from McLaughlin
Dakota Life heads to McLaughlin, South Dakota.
Dakota Life: Greetings from Burke
Dakota Life heads to Burke, South Dakota
Dakota Life Detours: Form Follows Function
A good saddle is an important part of any South Dakota rancher, as is a pair of boots. Examine a saddle collection, what it takes to make custom cowboy boots, and pottery with spirit. We detour to Midland, Bushnell, and Wolsey.
Dakota Life Detours: Sheep of the Plains (Full Episode)
As one of the leading sheep producers in the United States, South Dakota is home to hundreds of thousands of these resilient ruminants. From shearing to searing Chislic, we get an insider’s view of all aspects of the sheep industry.
Dakota Life: Greetings from Webster (Full Episode)
Dakota Life heads to Webster, South Dakota.
Watch the latest Dakota Life stories
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To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Box Elder and its origins. -
Gilbert Kills Pretty Enemy III is giving back to McLaughlin by painting a mural of the local leaders of Standing Rock. -
Born out of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, the idea of creating a school centered around indigenous education flowed from activism to actualization. -
To commemorate and celebrate the Dakota Life team's adventure to create a portrait of the people and places of McLaughlin, James Little Eagle gifted us a hand-made diamond willow walking cane.
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Out of tragedy, an uplifting and inspiring story about the legacy of Koen Tiger. After passing away, his parents were inspired to transform a McLaughlin park in his honor. -
Emmanuel Emnace came to McLaughlin, South Dakota from halfway around the world. His impact on the community will be felt for decades through a mural painted with his art class. -
In this Dakota Life story from 1999, SDPB chronicles the history of Yankton's Meridian Bridge.
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