South Dakota History
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A group called Rails To Trails Conservancy wanted to revitalize the Highline railroad bed. By 1989, a plan was put together for what we know as the George S. Mickelson Trail.
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A new report suggests South Dakota farmers are expected to plant a near-record amount of corn this spring.
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After a couple extremely slow years, more inventory is finally hitting the market this spring. But buyers might be put off by high prices and an unsteady economy.
More Arts & Life stories
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Reporters, analysts and the lieutenant governor join "In the Moment" to discuss how Gov. Larry Rhoden hopes to tackle top issues from the 2025 session.
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The new Milken Educator Award winner and SDPB's "Science Steve" dive into their love for education, teaching and coaching. It's an education hour honoring top teachers.
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The State Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources explores how national politics could impact South Dakota's farmers. And we meet a woman who's revolutionizing regenerative ag in the state.
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The festival will be held at Nelson Park in downtown Sioux Falls.
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Author John Meacham is coming to the 28th Annual Boe Forum on Public Affairs. An Augustana University professor previews the presentation on the nation's past and future.
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LifeScape, the Sioux Falls-based nonprofit helping disabled individuals, opens a new residential home in the community.
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Ahead of the premiere of the Independent Lens film "We Want the Funk," we bring you the soundtrack of the state. Hear folk, jazz and funk over this hour.
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We explore the basics of the legal system for people without legal status, how President Trump's policies impact South Dakotans and upcoming Courageous Conversations.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies recap the 2025 legislative session, and Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen looks at a century of history in the Capitol.
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First, how to listen to, instead of debate, the other side. Then, an NPR podcast on trying to save family members lost to online conspiracies.
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Soybean farmers felt the last trade war in the previous Trump administration. Two South Dakota State University economists explore what could happen this time around.
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Elkton High School took home the trophy in 1919. A new book explores the so-called curse that befell the school in the following years—and its enduring sports legacy.