South Dakota History
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The Trump administration is considering sending people who are accused of crimes in the U.S. to prisons in El Salvador, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike. Legal experts say sending people to foreign prisons is like dropping them into a black box, where they don't have the protections people in U.S. custody are afforded.
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On the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, a theater production brings the stories of survivors and victims to the next generation.
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Champion chess player and Soviet dissident Garry Kasparov has a few thoughts about how well democracy in the U.S. is doing. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that it's not America first - it's America alone.
More Arts & Life stories
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Norma and Jerry Wilson discuss caretaking one of the oldest log houses in the state. And an Augustana researcher takes us back to the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?
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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.
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First Lady Sandy Rhoden discusses her role in the new administration and how she wants to uplift what's great about South Dakota's communities.
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For the first time in a decade, a child care bill gained traction in the South Dakota Statehouse. Rep. Erin Healy discusses how HB 1132 could help a struggling industry.
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Learn the story behind the homes of stories. The new documentary "Free for All" shares the unknown history of the public library in your community.
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Susan Haygood is a painter and sculptor with a life-long relationship with horses.
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"In the Moment" checks in on some of the most important issues before the Legislature this session. We cover prison funding, eminent domain and taxes.
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The journey can be more important than the destination. We explore a new documentary about a 350-mile ride for health, a Pierre bike club and the power of a pilgrimage.