Local News
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South Dakota is a prime candidate for renewable energy developments like solar. However, one group wants to make sure that power - and career potential - reaches every corner of the state. -
An Aberdeen woman is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly threatening a Republican candidate for South Dakota governor. -
A Lead, SD, man is sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for attempted espionage. -
While often seen as a uniquely rural problem, advocates have identified a food desert in the heart of Rapid City.
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Discussing "Giants in the Earth"
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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.
Red Bow
SDPB's documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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After coming up just short of a state championship a year ago, James Valley Christian ran it back this season to win their first sanctioned state boys soccer title. The Vikings defeated Freeman Academy 2-0 on Saturday afternoon at Sioux Park Stadium in Rapid City. -
Did you know that Newell, South Dakota, was once home to a thriving sugar beet plant? -
Why are they called the Newell Irrigators? It all goes back to the early 1900s and the monumental Orman Dam project. This engineering feat didn’t just build a dam—it brought life to the land through a vast irrigation system. -
Today’s guest once dreamed of being a dancer, but her passion for soccer ultimately won out. She’s a former South Dakota High School Girls Soccer Player of the Year, a state champion both as a player and a coach, and she’s competed at the collegiate and professional levels. From her days as a standout at West Central to her growing impact on the sidelines, Hailee Fischer joins Craig Mattick on this edition of In Play. -
The 2025 SDHSAA state soccer championships will take place this Saturday, October 18th, at Sioux Park in Rapid City.
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.
