The latest season of Dakota Life premieres Thursday, September 2, at 8pm (7 MT) with a focus on Flandreau. Located near the Big Sioux River, Flandreau reflects a cultural crossroads comprised of many communities, including Flandreau Santee Sioux and other Native tribes, Anglo-European, Filipino, Hispanic and more.
Moody County and Area History
SDPB visits with Flandreau community member Roxee Johnson and Moody County historians to explore the rich Indigenous and settler history of the area.
Drones and Ground Penetration Radar
Gary Kills A Hundred, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, is determined to educate Indigenous youth on the benefits of drones and ground-penetrating radar. His goal is to inspire all young minds to pursue careers in science and technology and create job opportunities in South Dakota.
Spearfish Canyon’s Natural Arches
SDPB teams up with a local blogger to find geological wonders hidden among the rimrock of Spearfish Canyon.
The Barn Flies
A fronting duo of Casey Wilson and his wife Carleen Wild, along with bassist Thad Reitz and drummer Eric Blissmer, play what amounts to background music during breaks and downtime in the rodeo action, but when a bronc bursts out of the chute, the Barn Flies play the soundtrack for whatever is about to happen. They call it chase music.
An all-new episode of Dakota Life premieres Thursday, September 2, at 8pm (7 MT) on SDPB1. Rebroadcasts Sunday, September 5, at 1pm (noon MT).