Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things. New programs on the second Thursday of each month, September - June
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Meet Liz and the Begalka Family — the green thumbs behind Sodak Gardens near Clear Lake. -
Pull up a seat and let Sam and Wade Solem serve you up some delicious barbecue at the Humble Pig Smokery in Clear Lake. -
Saddle up and grab a patch of prairie at America’s most natural rodeo bowl — the legendary Crystal Springs Rodeo. -
In 2020, we visited the community of Clear Lake, South Dakota, and learned more about a unique potluck cooked over an open fire. -
Dakota Life goes back to 1998, when we met Johanna Meier from Spearfish. With her incredible international doll collection, she crafted a magical miniature world. -
Scotty Philip Days in Philip, South Dakota, is an action-packed weekend with demolition derbies, watermelon seed spitting contests, and more! SDPB was there in 2011; hit play to learn more about the event's history. -
In this 2002 Dakota Life story, SDPB examines the works of Tony Chytka, a bronze sculptor from Belle Fourche. -
In 2002, SDPB had the opportunity to interview Jerry Olson, aka "The Big Swede", about his storied rodeo career. Jerry passed away in 2017 at his home in Belle Fourche at the age of 81. -
In this Dakota Life story from 2014, SDPB grabs a cup of joe at Dark Canyon Coffee of Rapid City. -
Buffalo as a species possess specific characteristics which make them well suited for life on the northern plains.
