South Dakota History
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Actor Val Kilmer has died at 65. Kilmer played Jim Morrison, Batman, and dozens of other characters in movies that helped define the 1980s and 1990s.
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Everyone knows that Europeans tend to live longer than Americans. But a new study has a surprising twist: Even the richest Americans only live about as long as the poorest western Europeans. Embargoed until 5 pm April 2.
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In Wisconsin, liberal judge Susan Crawford beat conservative judge Brad Schimel for the state Supreme Court by 10 points. A margin much wider than expected in the most expensive court race on record.
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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Chosen from among 78 artists, Chris Combs serves as this year’s Artist-in-Residence at the Sanford Underground Research Facility. Based out of Washington D.C., Combs says his artwork both embraces and questions technology.
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The West River Area Health Education Center held its first fundraiser with a little bit of a twist. Four health care professionals danced it out against each other — all in the name of health care education.
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Over the weekend, Lakota artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. led an engagement to cleanse the Sanford Underground Research Facility. The sprawling underground laboratory was once home to the Homestake Mine in the northern Black Hills, which produced over 40 million ounces of gold.
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South Dakota State University professors Lisa Hager and David Wiltse explore precedents and challenges to recent actions from the Trump administration.
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The Supreme Court has changed how it approaches the establishment of religion clause. Three upcoming cases test the court's new precedence.
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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.
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Amy Daiss joins the Emerging Performing Artists program. Mecca Rutherford hosts a live painting demonstration. We revisit a conversation with The Clover Fold.
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Amy Daiss joins the Emerging Performing Artists program. Mecca Rutherford hosts a live painting demonstration. We revisit a conversation with The Clover Fold.
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Former attorney John Hakari unpacks the complexities of the country's immigration system. He shares how it works and how it could work better.
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SDPB's Lee Strubinger explores lawmakers' priorities this year and what may carry over to the next session. Plus, Bob Mercer shares his 40 years of politics and journalism.