Megan Feighery

Singer/Songwriter Jordan Jaacks says he spent years serving his country and more than a few nights serving time. Raised on his grandparent's ranch, Jaacks has an affinity for a good pair of wranglers but also a taste for Calvin Klein suits. We sit down with Jaacks for a live “Moment in Sound” to talk about the contradictions which he says define his life.

False claims continue that the 2020 election was stolen from former President Donald Trump. A new FRONTLINE titled "Lies, Politics, & Democracy" airs on SDPB TV. Veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk talks about the project. Eastern South Dakota Singer/Songwriter Jordan Jaacks performs at the Sioux Falls Levitt Shell on September 9th. He’s opening for country singer Mae Estes. We sit down with Jaacks for a live “Moment in Sound” and to talk about the contradictions which he says define his life.

Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast.

We meet the candidates for state house and senate for the 2022 election. Jay Williams, a Democrat, is running for state representative in District 18 which includes Yankton County.

On September 9 & 10, the South Dakota Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2022. Shantel Krebs spent more than a decade as an elected official and was the first woman to chair the House Transportation and Ag committees.

August 26 marked the beginning of overdose awareness week. We take time to better understand overdoses and what to do and look for when someone is impacted. Plus, the South Dakota State Fair is underway. More than 180 thousand visitors are expected to travel to Huron this weekend for a celebration of South Dakota culture and community. We talk with South Dakota State Fair Assistant Manager Candi Briley and chislic vender Kerry Kepplinger.

We meet the candidates for state house and senate for the 2022 election. David Jones, a Republican, is running for state senator in District 27 which includes parts of Bennett, Jackson, Oglala Lakota, & Pennington Counties.

We speak with the granddaughter of South Dakota Hall of fame Inductee Grace Martin Highly. Highley was the first director of South Dakota Child Welfare and held that position for more than 2 decades.Plus, see artwork from Charles Schulz, the creator of the Peanuts up close in Aberdeen. This weekend is your last chance to see "Snoopy and the Red Baron" at the Dacotah Prairie Museum.

Each day, SDPB brings you statewide news coverage. We then compile those stories into a daily podcast.

On September 9 & 10, the South Dakota Hall of Fame will induct the class of 2022. Grace Martin Highley was the first director of South Dakota Child Welfare and held that position for more than 2 decades.