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Attorney General Marty Jackley said five smoke shop owners across the state are indicted for possessing and distributing illegal substances.
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The bill approving the construction of a new South Dakota men’s penitentiary is now officially law.
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In a special session, lawmakers moved forward with a plan to construct a new 1,500-bed prison facility in Sioux Falls.
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A USD professor who was placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk is suing several university and state officials.
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We're live in Spearfish before an audience of book lovers. We discuss South Dakota's climatic history, women in regenerative ag, and fishing on a fictional talk show.
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Custer State Park staff and volunteers on horseback round up approximately 1,450 buffalo.
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SDPB travels to Milbank, the birthplace of American Legion Baseball, to celebrate 100 years of tradition. Join us as we explore the rich history, take in the centennial festivities, and check out the brand-new, state-of-the-art Legion Field!
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"In the Moment" shares the stage with three authors from the 2025 Young Readers Festival of Books. We talk about competitive chess, a female aviator and a poetry wrangler.
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Spearfish, South Dakota resident Margit Wilcox celebrated her 104th birthday on Sept. 25, 2025.

SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
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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.
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SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 27th, from 10am to Noon at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library.
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SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 20th, from 10am to 1pm at the Rapid City Public Library.