Sioux River Folk Festival

The Christopher David Hanson Band mixes rock roots with throwback country flare. The three-piece ensemble plays this weekend at the Sioux River Folk Festival. The festival kicks off Friday and will run through Sunday at Newton Hill State Park.

We welcome Randell Beck for a conversation about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and how he elevated South Dakota journalism for the region and for the nation.Plus, SDPB's Jackie Hendry previews the Sioux River Folk Festival. We welcome the Christopher David Hanson Band.

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