South Dakota History
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A firebrand fundamentalist is stabbed to death at church in Rian Johnson's new film, Wake Up Dead Man. This over-the-top whodunit uses mystery conventions to open up a spiritual inquiry.
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The arrival of wintry temperatures serve as a reminder that unhoused populations need potentially life-saving support.
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The Veterans Wildland Fuel Module works to mitigate the risk of wildfires in Rapid City and the surrounding community, while also creating career pathways for veterans.
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Elon Musk recently called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme." Wealth advisor Rick Kahler says it's not and shares how much trust you can really put into the benefits system.
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A Black Hills performer invites listeners to a frog pond in Rockerville. Cory Cavill also asks you to chirp, hoot and — most importantly — howl.
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The Sanford Underground Research Facility is offering photographers a chance to capture behind-the-scenes images of the facility’s unique research.
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Professor Alex Dececchi shares why a series of footprints from a sparrow-sized dinosaur could hint at early flight. Plus, exploring a feathery prehistory.
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A new art installation in Sioux Falls is looking at mental health through a different lens. Its primary goal is to show people struggling with their mental health they aren’t alone.
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The State Library received full federal funding, after expecting to only receive half. Despite the positive news for the library, the South Dakota Library Association said cuts could still be on the horizon.
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Many of President Trump's early actions have been challenged in court. Mike Thompson, J.D., discusses the most significant cases — including one centered on the term "invasion."
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Author Rebecca Clarren discusses finding her place in history while researching her memoir, "The Cost of Free Land: Jews, Lakota, and an American Inheritance."
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What was one of America's largest gold mines is now one of the world's deepest underground research facilities. We spend the hour exploring the mine's the lasting impacts.
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This summer, a museum in Watertown is taking it to the streets. The Codington County Historical Society and Heritage Museum has big plans for local artists — an Art Alley Gallery.