South Dakota History
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Every new year, public media reporters across the country bring us some of the new state laws taking effect where they are. Here are six in 2026.
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Swiss authorities say dozens of people were killed in an overnight fire at the Le Constellation bar at the Crans-Montana ski resort.
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Jan. 1 is the day the extra financial help to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance goes away.
More Arts & Life stories
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A new book explores the history of America through the lens of evergreen trees. SDPB talks with Trent Preszler about the science of evergreens and the human cost of industrial excess.
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Thousands of people protested construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016. A new poetry collection takes readers inside a community, nearly 10 years later.
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Kaija Bonde and Alex Newcomb Weiland discuss their musical mentorship and the legacy of country music legend Patsy Cline.
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In The Moment checks in with Andrew Limbong. He's a reporter for NPR's Arts Desk. He joins us for an update on NPR's annual interactive reading guide called NPR's Books We Love.
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A bronze, life-sized statue of President Donald Trump has a new home on a Rapid City street corner. It’s the first time a statue has been installed for a president while in office.
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Farmers say the 2018 Farm Bill is not meeting the needs of today's production ag families. Doug Sombke with South Dakota Farmers Union lays out his organization's plan for updates to the farm sector safety net.
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The City of Sioux Falls is embracing the cold and holiday season with its annual Winter Wonderland at Falls Park and a brand-new attraction.
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The South Dakota Arts Council is accepting submissions for artists to have their work displayed in state buildings.
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The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation says expectations are rising for charitable giving. CEO Andy Patterson talks about a new Holiday Guide intended to connect donors with purpose.
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Poet and storyteller Cory Cavill talks to Lori Walsh about finding her artistic home in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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Five Brookings-area cultural organizations are collaborating in a shop local campaign to raise awareness about supporting local arts and history.
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In partnership with Arts South Dakota, one of the state's most talented filmmakers created a series of videos spotlighting local artists.