Local News
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With the announced closure of Corsica’s Good Samaritan Society, many are wondering what’s to come for long term care in South Dakota. -
As President Donald Trump continues his pursuit of “better” trade deals, some advocates say one "win" in DC could help producers here at home in South Dakota. -
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on his Twitter account that the recipients of the Medal of Honor from the Battle of Wounded Knee will not change. -
South Dakota’s Highway Patrol reports the department is understaffed by about 25. Officials say that impacts drunk driving and citations across the state.
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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.
Red Bow
SDPB's documentary about Buddy Red Bow, the Lakota country music singer/songwriter.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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For the third year in a row, Lincoln is celebrating a boys soccer championship. The Patriots rolled past Jefferson 6-0 on Saturday evening in the title match from Sioux Park in Rapid City. -
Sioux Falls Christian defeated Dakota Valley 2-1 on Saturday in Rapid City to win the ‘A’ girls state championship. -
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.
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.
