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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The evolution of the Burke Rodeo started in 1990 when a man wanted a place for kids to practice riding and roping. After a whole lot of welding, the work of building a rodeo began. -
The odds of having twins are low, but what are the chances that four sets of twins live on the same street? Astronomical. -
SDPB talks with Burke Mayor Tom Glover about how the community rebuilt itself better than ever after this tornado ripped the town apart and brought the people closer together. -
If you ask around town, Myrna Brunz taught pretty much everyone who has come through the Burke school system. As she turned the page on teaching, she's found a new chapter in writing about all-things happening in town.
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Schmeckfest is an annual event that celebrates the heritage (and food) of the Mennonite Germans from Russia who settled in the area in the late 19th century. The event started in 1959 and continues to draw large crowds and heartfelt community support. -
To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Wessington Springs and its origins. -
NewsJoin SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Wessington Springs on Monday, March 31st, at the 1905 Opera House.
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