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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Get to know the history of the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, sometimes called the “Old Stone Church,” located near Timber Lake, South Dakota. -
South Dakota’s two leading industries are agriculture and tourism. Agritourism combines these endeavors and allows vacationers to relax while learning more about South Dakota. Take a detour to Interior, Sturgis, Spearfish, and more. -
Come take a look at Ed Westberg's music collection in Beresford, South Dakota. Maybe you'll find something new! -
The first settlers at Lake Herman were Herman Luce and his son, William. The log cabin in the park was built for Herman Luce in the summer of 1871.
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SDPB meets Bruce Reckstad, who conducts tours up and down Split Rock Creek on a pontoon boat. -
In 2021, the Garretson Historical Society hired a former military ordinance specialist turned locksmith to repair a lock in the Garretson Museum, which is partially housed in a former bank. When he looked at the vault doors, he discovered a live mechanism containing industrial-strength tear gas. -
SDPB meets Merle Wenge, who was voted the 2021 South Dakota Campground Host of the Year. All summer long, he introduces visitors to Palisades—from the history to the walking trails, the famous rock formations, and Split Rock Creek.
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