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An interim study committee examining the critical issues impacting Emergency Medical Services in South Dakota held its first meeting in Pierre this week.
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A recent study found 55 percent of Sioux Falls students attend college — five percentage points below the state average. Now, one organization wants improve Sioux Falls’ numbers — and student opportunities.
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After the United States got involved in the conflict between Iran and Israel, questions circled the legality of the Presidents decision to attack nuclear sites in the Middle East. However, one South Dakota Senator argues he did not overstep his power with the decision.
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A CDC-funded breast cancer screening program, known in South Dakota as All Women Count, faced sudden and unexpected financial questions recently. However, cancer advocates say they’re not giving up on the program’s future.
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Zachary Lau, a senior microbiologist at SDSU, tests meat for various bacteria. He talks about why he gets strange looks during his monthly trip to the meat aisle.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies recap the reporting from the investigative news nonprofit ProPublica. Seth Tupper and Brad "Murdoc" Jurgensen unpack what's alleged in the article.
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Analysts are expecting an increase in the number of South Dakotans traveling for the 4th of July holiday.
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Turner Thompson has been hitting all the right marks, winning mounted and trap shooting titles. Hear more from Groton's native as he explains his journey to becoming a skilled marksman.
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Dusty Johnson unpacks his key issues going into the 2026 race. Plus, 45 years ago the Supreme Court ruled the Black Hills had been stolen from the Sioux Nation.

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SDPB has received many questions from listeners and viewers about potential cuts to public media’s federal funding and how they might impact SDPB.
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Join SDPB for a free screening of Dakota Life Greetings from Faith on Wednesday, June 4th, at the Faith Community Center