South Dakota History
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When bats swarm out of caves in the thousands, they almost never crash into each other. Why?
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MusicSpeaks at the Sturgis Public Library will be on Thursday, May 8th, at 5:30pm. This month we discuss Born To Run at 50: Bruce Springsteen called Born To Run a "dividing line" between adolescent ideas and the more mature tone of his later work. Released in August of 1975, this was the "last chance" album that propelled Springsteen into rock stardom. This will be the last MusicSpeaks until September. -
In the late 1980s, Stephanie Garber was driving through downtown Silver Spring, Md., when a large pickup truck hit her car. A woman swooped in to offer her a cup of tea and compassion.
More Arts & Life stories
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Ecology-minded South Dakotans convened in Sioux Falls last week to spend a day thinking about the city's river. Hear highlights from the Big Sioux Stewardship Summit. -
At the beginning of the 100th legislative session, iconic South Dakota artist Dick Termes was commissioned to create one of his Termespheres for the Capitol building. That project is at last complete
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The Grand River Arts Council hosts a “More than Marching” series starting this month in Lemmon. -
The U.S. Supreme Court is going back into session this fall. We discuss an upcoming free speech case that could change what South Dakota lawmakers propose next January. -
Entry forms are now available for the Dakota MasterWorks Art Show to be held November 7-8 at the Good Samaritan Society National Campus in Sioux Falls. -
Clayton Ryan's debut solo album is pure Midwestern music. Plus, the headliner and the local opening act of Levitt at the Falls' final show share their music with us.
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The hosts of NPR's "How To Do Everything" discuss how they approach questions on their podcast. We apply their advice to a few South Dakota-themed "how-to" questions.
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This election, South Dakota voters will either open up our primaries or keep our current system in place. Here's what you need know before you make your choice.
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Any South Dakota K-12 student is eligible to submit artwork. Selected art work is displayed in the state capitol from January 2025- September 2025. -
The presidents of our state universities discuss new majors, new trends and new programs. Plus, Teacher Talk dives into the highs and lows of the teaching profession.
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The Spirit of Dakota Award Society announces nominees for its annual award. -
South Dakotans will vote on the abortion issue this November. Our Dakota Political Junkie looks at what voters and legislators have said about abortion in the past.
