Local News
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While the governor's plan outlines $154 million in "savings" from the previous Lincoln County site, the state spent $20.8 million that can never be recovered. -
Representatives from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of state government discuss how the separation of powers and the system of checks and balances work in South Dakota. -
Kevin Woster recently saw a shirt proclaiming, "This city belongs to Jesus." He and fellow Dakota Political Junkie Seth Tupper discuss how religion intersects with government. -
Five people are indicted in connection to transporting contraband into the South Dakota State Penitentiary.
More Local Shows
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents "Giants in the Earth"
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra presents "Giants in the Earth"
Stories of the Horse
A look at how the horse entered the lives of the native people and changed them forever
Discussing "Giants in the Earth"
This documentary examines the novel and the opera "Giants in the Earth."
Galena: The Ghost Town that Refuses to Die
The spirit of the residents of Galena, SD is the reason it’s a “ghost town that refuses to die.”
Dwight in Denmark: Saving Tunes from Extinction
Dwight in Denmark is a film about an easy-to-ignore old man from rural Iowa who is a culture hero.
2025 Tales from the Diamond
A show that highlights baseball and softball in South Dakota.
Sandy Rhoden: South Dakota Rising
Meet South Dakota’s First Lady, Sandy Rhoden.
Wibaux Wanted
The story of Pierre Wibaux, a French immigrant who established a large cattle herd in Montana.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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The 2025 SDHSAA state 'A' cheer and dance competition took place from the Civic Arena in Watertown on Friday, October 24. Sioux Valley won their nineteenth straight grand championship in cheer, while -
What you find upstairs at Newell's City Hall might surprise you. Come take a look around quite a collection. -
SDPB's Jackson Dircks checks in on Zandbroz Variety in Sioux Falls. We learn how tariffs are impacting them, as well as a Rapid City-based independent toy store. -
From the sidelines to the spotlight, Bruce Kleinsasser has been a driving force in South Dakota’s competitive cheer and dance scene. He was there when it all came together—helping sanction the sport and elevate it across the state. A two-time South Dakota Cheer Coach of the Year, he joins Craig Mattick on this edition of In Play. -
Ken Wetz shares the story of his grandfather, who was a bull whacker on the Ft. Pierre to Deadwood trail.
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
SDPB Press
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting Executive Director Julie Overgaard has announced layoffs that will affect 15 SDPB employees. The affected positions are across the spectrum of programs and services that SDPB provides. -
The South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunication is meeting Thursday, October 16th. -
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is proud to broadcast the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra’s landmark performance of Giants in the Earth.
