South Dakota History
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The author, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in late 2022.
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The campaign to prevent and treat these diseases has seen great success thanks to a USAID program. Now that program is gone.
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Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
More Arts & Life stories
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The arrival of wintry temperatures serve as a reminder that unhoused populations need potentially life-saving support.
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The Veterans Wildland Fuel Module works to mitigate the risk of wildfires in Rapid City and the surrounding community, while also creating career pathways for veterans.
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Farmers say the 2018 Farm Bill is not meeting the needs of today's production ag families. Doug Sombke with South Dakota Farmers Union lays out his organization's plan for updates to the farm sector safety net.
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The City of Sioux Falls is embracing the cold and holiday season with its annual Winter Wonderland at Falls Park and a brand-new attraction.
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The South Dakota Arts Council is accepting submissions for artists to have their work displayed in state buildings.
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The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation says expectations are rising for charitable giving. CEO Andy Patterson talks about a new Holiday Guide intended to connect donors with purpose.
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Poet and storyteller Cory Cavill talks to Lori Walsh about finding her artistic home in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Five Brookings-area cultural organizations are collaborating in a shop local campaign to raise awareness about supporting local arts and history.
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In partnership with Arts South Dakota, one of the state's most talented filmmakers created a series of videos spotlighting local artists.
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"In the Moment" explores why some of the scariest creatures are also the most misunderstood. We talk to a spider scientist, a zookeeper and an English professor.
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The U.S. is on track for its longest government shutdown ever. Our Dakota Political Junkies discuss the blame game both parties are currently playing.
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We get a preview of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" from his co-directors. Plus, Teacher Talk brings us an ode to teachers everywhere.