Dakota Life
Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things. New episodes on TV and online the second Thursday of each month, September - June
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Greetings from Wessington Springs
Most cities shape the landscape they’re on, but in Wessington Springs it’s the other way around.
Native American Voices
Dakota Life episodes featuring South Dakota's Native American Communities
Dakota Life Detours Off the Beaten Path
Experience a world-class museum in Timber lake and take a peek at who makes those Wall Drug signs.
Dakota Life November 1999
We visit barns, sod house and one room schoolhouses across South Dakota.
Dakota Life Detours The Highline of the Black Hills
Join SDPB as we take a ride on the most scenic railway of the Black Hills and learn its history.
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Elizabeth Sudmeier was a trailblazer in the CIA for 25 years. In 1962, she was awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit for her work. -
Held in Webster, South Dakota each fall, come with SDPB to Pumpkin Fest. -
What began as an idea in the 1980's has blossomed into a showcase of Day County's accomplishments. Take a look around the Day County Museum located in Webster, South Dakota. -
Kory Anderson's love of steam engines shows in his fully restored 150 HP Case Tractor.
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A natural bowl in the hills outside of Britton provided the ultimate setting for a time-honored Western tradition that has impacted the lives of those who grew up around it. SDPB takes you to the Buckhorn Rodeo. -
SDPB visits the legacy of the 100+-year-old Strand Theatre and meets owner Tom Farber, who tells us about the importance of a movie theater in a small town. -
SDPB affects people in different ways. For Janet Kahler of Rapid City, it was her inspiration to travel. This year, she traveled across the state to stop in towns and find hidden gems after being intrigued by SDPB's segment Dakota Life.
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