South Dakota Focus
South Dakota Focus is SDPB's monthly, public affairs program. Watch at 8 p.m. (7MT) on the final Thursday of the month September - May.
Some see tourism as a chance to preserve Native American culture and promote entrepreneurship.
The allure of South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history attracts visitors from around the globe.
Family-friendly attractions with an educational component see success in South Dakota tourism.
Stories of how SD high school graduates decide what's next.
Current foster families and former foster children share their stories.
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"I believe that it is an act of sovereignty for a tribe to take control of their cultural history by telling their own story. And what better way to do that than tourism with people from your local community to even internationally?" -
Hundreds of thousands of tourists every year frequent sites tied to South Dakota's pioneer and Wild West history, and cemeteries are among the historic sites that bring the past to life for those visitors. -
South Dakota Secretary Jim Hagen calls families with kids in the home the industry’s “bread and butter.” That opens the door for destinations with educational programs to attract a key audience.
