Local News
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Gov. Larry Rhoden recently established a new page on the official governor’s website dedicated to answering common questions about the plan. -
Billy Mawhiney is running as a Democrat for the state's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives -
Sanford Health is acquiring the locally owned pharmacy chain Lewis Drug, which has 60 locations in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. -
School bond votes can often close the gap between cash-strapped school districts and much-needed infrastructure upgrades. In Rapid City, it’s been over a half century since the last bond passed.
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Sandy Rhoden: South Dakota Rising
Meet South Dakota’s First Lady, Sandy Rhoden.
Wibaux Wanted
The story of Pierre Wibaux, a French immigrant who established a large cattle herd in Montana.
Red Bow
SDPB's documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
Old Guitars and the Local Musicians Who Love Them
Some of South Dakota's best guitarists talk about why they play the guitars they play.
Last Bid at the Sioux Falls Stockyards
Last Draft, Last Bid: 92 Years at the Sioux Falls Stockyards
Panorama
The show brings together many unique elements of South Dakota's creative scene.
Images of the Past: The 1912 SD State Fair
A film shot at the 1912 South Dakota State Fair is compared with video shot in 2012.
Images of the Past: The Historical Footprints Collection
This SDPB documentary features a few films shot in South Dakota from 1913 - 1962.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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There's a shortage of lawyers in small towns across the nation. South Dakota is leading the way with rural law programs to address the problem. -
For four decades, the South Dakota Magazine has collected, preserved and archived stories from around the state. Editor Bernie Hunhoff shares the history of the magazine.
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When the Watertown Arrows host Sioux Falls Jefferson to open their 2025 high school football season on Friday night, they’ll be doing it at their new home. -
Seth Tupper, editor in chief of South Dakota Searchlight, and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen explore who counts as an American hero and whether statues qualify as art.
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A longtime debate over concussions in the National Football League crept into a Sioux Falls school district meeting this week.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
SDPB Press
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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. -
The Friends of SDPB announces the launch of the SDPB Bison Campaign, a bold effort to raise $2 million to protect, innovate and evolve SDPB’s future. -
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.
