South Dakota History
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China is retaliating against U.S. tariffs by restricting exports of rare earth minerals. NPR's A Martinez asks rare earth minerals expert Gracelin Baskaran about why they are so vital to U.S. defense.
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After Russia's devastating strike on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy {SOO-mee} that killed at least 35 people, a 13-year-old boy trapped inside a burning bus faced a dilemma.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Fox News contributor Steve Hilton about his new book "Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State."
More Arts & Life stories
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The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra will debut a Pulitzer Prize-winning opera for the first time. We preview "Giants in the Earth" and revisit the story's legacy.
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The South Dakota State Historical Society plans to honor multiple people and organizations during its annual state history conference.
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As migrating birds return this spring, they may be bringing an unwelcome passenger: Bird flu. We talk with veterinarians and ag producers about what they expect.
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Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation celebrates Earth Month in April with two family-friendly festivals.
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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.