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
Watch the latest episodes of Dakota Life
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.
Watch the latest Dakota Life stories
-
Out of tragedy, an uplifting and inspiring story about the legacy of Koen Tiger. After passing away, his parents were inspired to transform a McLaughlin park in his honor. -
Emmanuel Emnace came to McLaughlin, South Dakota from halfway around the world. His impact on the community will be felt for decades through a mural painted with his art class. -
The Meridian Bridge at Yankton, South Dakota, which has been in use for a century, proved a boon to the citizens of southeastern South Dakota -
Dakota Life heads to McLaughlin, South Dakota.
Watch more stories from Dakota Life
-
In this Dakota Life story from 2011, SDPB takes a look at the history of some of the oldest stained glass in South Dakota. -
Come with SDPB to the Wessington Springs Shakespeare Gardens. -
A devastating tornado hit the community of Wessington Springs on June 18, 2014. In this Dakota Life story from November of that year, we talk with community members on how they are trying to rebuild and move on from the tornado.
Click to watch past seasons of Dakota Life!