Jim Hagen

Visitors to South Dakota spent $3.4 billion dollars in the state last year. The South Dakota Tourism industry is wrapping up its annual conference. Joining us for a look at the economic impact of tourism in the state is Jim Hagen, state department secretary.

South Dakotans often say they want "common sense" solutions to the state's challenges. The people who represent our interests in meeting those challenges…

In The Moment … January 26th, 2021 Show 978 Hour 2The pandemic has been tough on many industries in South Dakota, including tourism and visitor services.…

In The Moment ... March 24, 2020 Show 780 Hour 2You might not be able to travel right now, as Americans are being asked to stay home in a nationwide…

This week we bring you everything from non-meandering waters to industrial hemp production. It was a week that celebrated the state's great places, and…

In The Moment ... September 3, 2019 Show 650 Hour 2Recently, the South Dakota Department of Tourism received a marketing award at a national tourism…

In The Moment ... July 17, 2019 Show 617 Hour 1Each month, SDPB's Jackelyn Severin hosts Making a Living at SDPB's studios in downtown Sioux Falls. June's…

The Cultural Heritage Center in Pierre is partnering with the Minuteman Missile National Historic site to give visitors a glimpse into the Cold War. The…

In The Moment ... May 23, 2019 Show 582 Hour 2Tourism 2019 was the theme of last week's South Dakota Focus on SDPB-TV. Tourism is South Dakota's second…

Last year, about 14 million tourists visited South Dakota.Officials say that brought in roughly $4 billion dollars in revenue.Tourism is South Dakota’s…