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A report from the Prison Policy Initiative found South Dakota has more women in prison per capita than any other state in the country — and more than any other country in the world. -
State officials say zebra mussels have infested a popular recreational lake in northeast South Dakota. -
UPDATE: Judge Karen Schreier is reinstating a University of South Dakota professor placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk. -
A new prison has been formally planned by the state Legislature. Now, lawmakers’ justifications for their votes have been laid out for all voters.
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More Local Stories from SDPB
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"In the Moment" shares the stage with three authors from the 2025 Young Readers Festival of Books. We talk about competitive chess, a female aviator and a poetry wrangler. -
Spearfish, South Dakota resident Margit Wilcox celebrated her 104th birthday on Sept. 25, 2025. -
Come with a group of third-graders and get a lesson in history at the Clear Lake Historical Society Museum. -
Meet the fantastic gymnasts at Country Twisters Gymnastics -
This week Jason Andera and Nate Wek give mid-term grades to the media based on how well they did on the poll. Plus, find out who the top playmakers are in the state with the Game Time Game Changers. Also, we give you an in-depth look at the top tilts in high school football coming up on this Friday night, including another one versus two battle as Sioux Falls Christian heads to Madison!
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
SDPB Press
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Director Julie Overgaard has announced layoffs that will affect 15 SDPB employees. The affected positions are across the spectrum of programs and services that SDPB provides. -
SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 27th, from 10am to Noon at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. -
SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 20th, from 10am to 1pm at the Rapid City Public Library.
