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.
How some Black Hills communities are adapting to the rise of short-term rentals like Airbnb.
Meet some of the South Dakotans who've made a career out of sharing their home state with visitors.
Policy makers continue researching the cost of child care and potential solutions.
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.
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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. -
Tourism is South Dakota's second largest industry. The largest tourist event is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors in early August. This episode examines the wide-ranging impact of the annual rally. -
The South Dakota Department of Tourism is looking to attract younger bikers to the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
