Brent Duerre
Brent is the Digital Content Curator at South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He came to SDPB after spending over 20 years broadcasting on radio stations in Aberdeen, Pierre, Milbank, Sisseton, and Watertown as Brent Nathaniel. An Aberdeen area native, Brent is based in Watertown with his wife Bri and their cat Allie.
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On April 19th, 1993, South Dakota was plunged into mourning as Governor George S. Mickelson and seven others met a tragic end in a devastating plane crash near Dubuque, Iowa. -
One of the worst disasters in South Dakota history, the Missouri River crests at over 25 feet in early April of 1952, sending four feet of water into downtown Pierre. -
While South Dakota is not typically associated with seismic activity, the state has experienced earthquakes. These are the top five biggest quakes felt in the state. -
South Dakota is known for its vast landscapes and picturesque views but the state also bears witness to some bone-chilling cold temperatures that can leave residents and visitors reaching for extra layers. -
South Dakota felt the brunt of 80 m.p.h. winds and wind chills of up to 70 below during the blizzard of 1975 -
The “Halloween Blizzard” of 1991 is remembered by many as an early-season storm that crippled South Dakota for days. -
From William McKinley to Donald Trump, 17 American Presidents have made a visit to South Dakota.
