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Join host Jackie Hendry and guests for discussions about suicide prevention that examine trends in South Dakota and and how groups across the state are working to increase access to mental health services. Thursday, Sept. 30, 8pm (7 MT) on SDPB1 and SDPB.org 

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.

Wish You Were Here with host Eliza Blue returns for a second season. This time the traveling music series works as a visual ethnographic almanac, following the ecology and seasonality of raising food on the high plains, interspersed with original stories, an appreciation of nature and art, and songs about life on the prairie. Blue offers a preview of the season. 

Brenda Bernard has spent her career working in education, the last three years as principal at Sioux Falls Lutheran. This month, we recognize her and thank her for her continued support of SDPB.

A hearty hurrah for Science Steve, who this month celebrated 20 years with SDPB. Find out more about Steve's background and the many awards he has received for his demonstrations.

Connect with SDPB and your neighbors about topics that matter to South Dakotans with SDPB Spotlight.

This month, SDPB is pleased to welcome three new members to the board of the Friends of SDPB. Read to find out more about why they choose to support public broadcasting!

Music Matters, a new digital series from SDPB and Levitt at the Falls, explores the origins and inspiration of the musical artists performing this concert season at the Levitt Shell in downtown Sioux Falls. Host Apolonia Davalos takes us onstage and backstage to explore the how and why music matters to our communities and the featured artists.  

3 Live Events in the month of August! Don't miss out on a South Dakota fan favorite this Aug. 26, 27 and 28.

SDPB has created SDPB Learners Connection and more free, online K-12 ed resources to help South Dakota students and teachers at-home and in the classroom.