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
Watch the latest episodes of Dakota Life
Native American Voices
Dakota Life episodes featuring South Dakota's Native American Communities
Dakota Life Detours Off the Beaten Path
Experience a world-class museum in Timber lake and take a peek at who makes those Wall Drug signs.
Dakota Life November 1999
We visit barns, sod house and one room schoolhouses across South Dakota.
Dakota Life Detours The Highline of the Black Hills
Join SDPB as we take a ride on the most scenic railway of the Black Hills and learn its history.
Greetings from Garretson
Discover the beauty and history of Palisades State Park, goat yoga, and a very special love story.
Watch the latest Dakota Life stories
-
To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Wessington Springs and its origins. -
Dr. Beth Jensen is a family physician who is the founder of Glean For Good, which allows visitors a way to appreciate farm-life through a number of activities including farm-to-table dinners, glorified petting zoo opportunities, soap making, felting, and as SDPB experienced - goat yoga. -
Susan Haygood is a painter and sculptor with a life-long relationship with horses. -
SDPB meets Bruce Reckstad, who conducts tours up and down Split Rock Creek on a pontoon boat.
Watch more stories from Dakota Life
-
Schmeckfest is an annual event that celebrates the heritage (and food) of the Mennonite Germans from Russia who settled in the area in the late 19th century. The event started in 1959 and continues to draw large crowds and heartfelt community support. -
NewsJoin SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Wessington Springs on Monday, March 31st, at the 1905 Opera House. -
In this 2009 Dakota Life story, come visit the new Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center in Fort Pierre and meet the people who made the center a reality.
Click to watch past seasons of Dakota Life!