South Dakota History
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At issue is whether school systems are required to allow parents to opt their kids out of classes because of religious objections to classroom materials. -
Official tells NPR search is underway to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Catholics mourn Pope Francis' death, Supreme Court weighs who should decide public school curriculum.
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The Disney+ series "Andor" is a gritty take on the world of Star Wars. NPR talks with director Tony Gilroy about what drives the main characters — rebels fighting against the oppression of the Empire.
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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A national leader leaves footprints in rural South Dakota. And three local ranchers fly into the nation's capitol to fight for ag producers' interests in the Farm Bill. -
SDPB's tech experts take a digital news dive with our Tech Talk roundtable. They discuss market failure of wearables, pulled Olympic tech ads and the everyday ethics of using AI.
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We meet a few vanishing South Dakota species: A shorebird nesting along the Missouri, a butterfly resting on a coneflower and a prehistoric fish navigating our waterways.
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The South Dakota Humanities Council is accepting applications for grants up to $10,000. -
"In the Moment" follows students and teachers back to South Dakota's classrooms. We explore perspectives on local education from journalists, teachers and superintendents.
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During a recent talk at the ethnobotanical garden near the old Homestake Mine, Marty Two Bulls Jr. described his visual art approach at a lab dedicated to studying the invisible. -
Our Dakota Political Junkies compare and contrast the messages at the RNC and DNC. We also look ahead at the political frenzy leading up to the presidential election. -
We showcase the musical career of South Dakota artist Mato Wayuhi. From his NPR Tiny Desk Contest entry to "Reservation Dogs" to his new album, we dive into Wayuhi's life and sounds.
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We bring you the SDPB studio's summer soundtrack. Hear the music and live performances we hosted throughout the season. -
The state has a long history of financial scandals. We dive into it with State Auditor Rich Sattgast and with our Dakota Political Junkies.
