Local News
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A new prison has been formally planned by the state Legislature. Now, lawmakers’ justifications for their votes have been laid out for all voters. -
Attorney General Marty Jackley said five smoke shop owners across the state are indicted for possessing and distributing illegal substances. -
The bill approving the construction of a new South Dakota men’s penitentiary is now officially law. -
In a special session, lawmakers moved forward with a plan to construct a new 1,500-bed prison facility in Sioux Falls.
More Local Shows
Blood from Whitestone
A documentary about a ride of healing, a place of massacre, and a battlefield that never existed
2025 Tales from the Gridiron
Stories from Wall, Lakota Tech, Brandon, Avon & Mobridge.
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.
More Local Stories from SDPB
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Some minor shakeups this week in Classes 11A and 11B on the latest South Dakota Prep Media Football Polls. -
We remember the legacy of Mr. Fred Rogers and his neighborhood. Plus, we look for the helpers uplifting our neighbors right here in South Dakota. -
Meet the Sikkink Family — a team that keeps fouling off life’s toughest pitches. Through it all, Jeff Sikkink keeps showing up, stepping up, and taking care of the field in Castlewood with a positive attitude and a smile on his face. -
Julian Beaudion announces he's running for U.S. Senate. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly previews "Sources & Methods." And Kevin Woster talks about the separation of church and state.
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In the Moment previews the 23rd annual South Dakota Festival of books. Poet Marcella Remund and author Peter Carrels share their featured works.
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.
