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 Eureka
We travel to Eureka for this episode of Dakota Life
Dakota Life Honors South Dakota Veterans
The Dakota Thunder Air Show, Lakota Code Talker and sculptures Sheri Treeby and Lee Luening.
Greetings from Newell
SDPB travels to Newell to learn the history of this town and the people that make it a great.
Yellow Jacket Rodeo
Yellow Jacket Rodeo "A Gritty Bunch"
Doodle 4 Google Winner
Ten-year -old Bria Neff from Sioux Falls won the South Dakota Doodle 4 Google Art Contest
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Dr. Thomas Dean dedicated decades to caring for Wessington Springs. Now, he shares with SDPB a heartfelt look at the town’s rich history and the land he’s long called home. -
A group called Rails To Trails Conservancy wanted to revitalize the Highline railroad bed. By 1989, a plan was put together for what we know as the George S. Mickelson Trail. -
The Rise of truck travel was one of the reasons for the Highline's demise. By 1983, the line was declared abandoned. -
The Burlington sent seasoned contractors to traverse the unique grade of the Black Hills. They completed 110 miles of track in just over 100 days.
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Driving on Interstate 90 west of Sioux Falls, you will step into a world of metal marvels that tower above the prairie. In this Dakota Life story from 2002, meet Wayne Porter the artist behind Porter Sculpture Park. -
SDPB takes a closer look at Pine Ridge's history, starting with the tragedy of the Wounded Knee Massacre, to the athletes who brought pride to their community. -
SDPB heads to the 39th Annual Oglala Nation Wacipi and meets Chris Eagle Hawk, the Eyapaha (Master of Ceremonies), who shares what it means to be the voice of so many community gatherings.
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