Local News
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A Lead, SD, man is sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for attempted espionage. -
While often seen as a uniquely rural problem, advocates have identified a food desert in the heart of Rapid City. -
A spokesperson for the South Dakota Board of Regents confirmed the intent to fire a USD Fine Arts Professor in response to the professor’s post on his personal social media account in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination. -
September is school attendance awareness month, and while some school districts earn Blue Ribbon distinctions for their work on keeping classrooms filled, Rapid City has struggled.
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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We preview the messaging politicians may use in the next election. Journalist Jonathan Ellis and former state Sen. Tom Dempster offer their analysis. -
A century after the Newell experimental farms, the tradition of experimenting continues at Prairie Lane Farms. Come with SDPB to learn more about hydroponic farming. -
This week Jason Andera and Nate Wek look at all the first round playoff matchups in 11B, 9AA, 9A, 9B, and All-Nations. Plus, find out who the top playmakers are in the state with the Game Time Game Changers. Also, we give you an in-depth look at the top tilts in high school football coming up on this Thursday night. -
The South Dakota High School Soccer Coaches Association has released the 2025 Boys and Girls Class AA and A All-State Soccer Teams. -
When Lillian Boyko runs, she isn’t just racing the clock — she’s defying the odds. After losing her right foot in an accident at age five, the Britton-Hecla athlete is now competing on the cross country team, running with strength, grace, and a smile that never quits
SDPB Coverage of SDHSAA State Sports and Fine Arts Championships
SDPB Press
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) and the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) are proud to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership to bring South Dakotans comprehensive coverage of high school athletic state championships and All-State fine arts events. -
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.
