Local News
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Avera Health announces the organization is ending its participation in the Aetna Medicare Advantage Network. They say issues within the network are hurting their patient’s experience. -
Event organizers estimate around 3,500 people gathered for a No Kings Rally in Sioux Falls on Saturday, October 18. We asked people why there were there. -
The National Weather Service said cooler temperatures in the Pacific Ocean indicate this winter could be colder than average.And while that’s news most South Dakotans probably don’t want to hear, now’s the time to plan for it. -
Among the many consequences of a federal shutdown are impacts to benefits for those in need, think SNAP or WIC.
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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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. -
Parker Niles discovered what it really means to be part of a team with the Tripp-Delmont/Armour Cross Country team. The autistic runner is shattering goals and running past perceptions. -
We preview the messaging politicians may use in the next election. Journalist Jonathan Ellis and former state Sen. Tom Dempster offer their analysis.
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.
