South Dakota History
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How Trump's funding clawback was a test case for future cuts
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Trump enraged by MAGA’s Epstein backlash
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NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya discusses the challenges facing the agency.
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The Project Prison Reset task force considered 14 sites for the new men's prison. After weighing costs and the public's input, the committee recommends prison placement in Sioux Falls.
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The South Dakota Art Museum's new exhibit spotlights old, founding favorites. "The Founding Gifts" showcases pieces from Harvey Dunn, Ben Reifel and an SDPB artist.
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Analysts are expecting an increase in the number of South Dakotans traveling for the 4th of July holiday.
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Dusty Johnson unpacks his key issues going into the 2026 race. Plus, 45 years ago the Supreme Court ruled the Black Hills had been stolen from the Sioux Nation.
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South Dakota may see less Medicaid coverage use if the One Big Beautiful Bill passes. And declining vaccine rates may increase measles cases in the state.
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The South Dakota Arts Council has purchased 10 new pieces of artwork for the state’s public art collection.
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An ‘expanded’ Rushmore Music Festival is underway in the Black Hills. The festival brings dozens of students and faculty artists together every summer to focus on music education.
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The annual Rushmore Music Festival is underway in the Black Hills, where dozens of students and faculty artists from around the world focus on music education, performance, and community.
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Just in time for the Rushmore Music Festival, the BeethoVAN gets a little lift. And it’s all part of this year’s festival expansion.
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Diane Knutson talks about the value of a dark sky. Hank Fridell shares what you could see through a telescope tonight. And Ellie Davenport takes you stargazing.
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Sen. Karl Mundt spent more than three decades in Washington. Historian Sean Flynn discusses the politician's time on the House Un-American Activities Committee and more.
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USD's coordinator of international studies unpacks the precedence for the weekend's strikes. Tim Schorn, Ph.D., discusses whether the move violated international law.