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Dakota Life Detours Branding South Dakota

27m 56s

Before South Dakota was a state, there was a law of the land – and it was branding law. Learn first-hand how humble pieces of iron helped forge one of the state’s most important industries.

Aired: 04/16/24
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Dakota Life Detours Sheep of the Plains
See how industrious South Dakotans are opening their ag operations up to tourists.
Beresford hosts the Frostbite 4, a regional favorite winter road race.
Timber Lake celebrates its heritage in July with the Days of 1910 activities.
Cutting boards, canoes and guitars
Why some people hold onto a brand long after they leave the ranch life.
Go off the road to find examples of South Dakota determination.
Uplifting culture of the Dakota Oyate on the Crow Creek Reservation.
From a window to the past to raising the next generation, Dakota Life explores Wagner.
Freedom is an idea put into practice in South Dakota in small but significant ways.
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Beresford hosts the Frostbite 4, a regional favorite winter road race.
Timber Lake celebrates its heritage in July with the Days of 1910 activities.
Uplifting culture of the Dakota Oyate on the Crow Creek Reservation.
From a window to the past to raising the next generation, Dakota Life explores Wagner.
Greetings from Madison, the center of Lake County.
Greetings from the ranching community of Union Center.
Onida is home to a ranching family, a salmon fisherman, and a memorabilia collection.
Visit an artist coop, the state railroad museum, gardening enthusiasts, and an annual film
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