Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things. New programs on the second Thursday of each month, September - June
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In 2021, the Garretson Historical Society hired a former military ordinance specialist turned locksmith to repair a lock in the Garretson Museum, which is partially housed in a former bank. When he looked at the vault doors, he discovered a live mechanism containing industrial-strength tear gas. -
SDPB meets Merle Wenge, who was voted the 2021 South Dakota Campground Host of the Year. All summer long, he introduces visitors to Palisades—from the history to the walking trails, the famous rock formations, and Split Rock Creek. -
A man named Mr. Garretson had an idea to connect a short-line railroad from Willmar, MN to Garretson, SD to Sioux City, IA. Hop on board for the story of Mr. Garreton's Train Town. -
While on vacation home in 1976, Rich Holzapfel's grandfather had a heart attack and was rushed to Sioux Falls - that's where he met the ward nurse who would become his wife of 45 years. -
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To highlight the upcoming episode of Dakota Life, we share about the town of Garretson and its origins. -
The Missouri and the Big Sioux Rivers have shaped Elk Point, South Dakota. Come with SDPB to take in the landscapes and the towns history. -
Darts are a classic bar game, but in Elk Point and other communities around South Dakota - they have become a way to pull the community into fundraising for families while they fight cancer. -
J.J. Curry and his sons started the first hybrid seed corn company in South Dakota, today, a new generation is taking over this family business. -
We meet Karen and Jade Barrett and learn about their adventures playing and coaching bridge at a world-class level.
