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A report from the Prison Policy Initiative found South Dakota has more women in prison per capita than any other state in the country — and more than any other country in the world. -
State officials say zebra mussels have infested a popular recreational lake in northeast South Dakota. -
UPDATE: Judge Karen Schreier is reinstating a University of South Dakota professor placed on leave over a social media post critical of Charlie Kirk. -
A new prison has been formally planned by the state Legislature. Now, lawmakers’ justifications for their votes have been laid out for all voters.
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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.
Old Guitars and the Local Musicians Who Love Them
Some of South Dakota's best guitarists talk about why they play the guitars they play.
Last Bid at the Sioux Falls Stockyards
Last Draft, Last Bid: 92 Years at the Sioux Falls Stockyards
More Local Stories from SDPB
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Another week and more of the same on the latest South Dakota Prep Media Volleyball Polls. -
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. -
Custer State Park staff and volunteers on horseback round up approximately 1,450 buffalo. -
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! -
"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.
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. -
SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 27th, from 10am to Noon at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library. -
SDPB is hosting a free family event on Saturday, September 20th, from 10am to 1pm at the Rapid City Public Library.
