SDPB Staff

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.

SDPB is proud to share the success of their brand refresh at the American Advertising Awards (AAAs) awarded by the American Advertising Federation of Eastern South Dakota (AAF-SD), thanks to the hard work of Fresh Produce.

Join SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Wessington Springs on Monday, March 31st, at the 1905 Opera House.

In this 2009 Dakota Life story, come visit the new Casey Tibbs Rodeo Center in Fort Pierre and meet the people who made the center a reality.

The South Dakota Board for Educational Telecommunications will meet virtually on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

In the heart of downtown Rapid stands another city, the City of Presidents. Find out the story of the presidential statues in downtown Rapid City in this 2014 Dakota Life story.

The rise of railroad transportation in the Black Hills began in the 1880s. This video from the SDPB archives gives the early history of the railroads.

Patrick Williams is the new host of All Things Considered at SDPB.

Hurley faces Mitchell Christian in the 2007 Boys Class B Championship game.

SDPB's coverage of the 2025 Grand March and Inaugural Ball