Dakota Life
Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things. New episodes on TV and online the second Thursday of each month, September - June
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A one-of-a-kind place in South Dakota, the Shakespeare Garden and Anne Hathaway Cottage is a beautiful destination for locals and tourists alike.
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In an effort to preserve the cowboy way of life, the annual Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train brings people from across the region for an epic ride in honor of South Dakota's Cowboy Troubadour.
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In the 1880s, while Deadwood thrived on vice, Methodist minister A.B. Smart founded a town with a higher calling—it stayed dry for nearly 100 years. Those craving a drink? They made the trip from Wessington Springs down Whiskey Road to the “wet” town of Lane.
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A new summer tradition in Wessington Springs, Rockin' Ribfest, brings the community together over music, drinks, and of course - ribs.
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Stanley J. Morrow’s iconic photos of American Indians, soldiers, and early Dakota settlements bring the territory's history to life. This 2016 Dakota Life story dives into his remarkable work documenting the plains.
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The D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota, has a fascinating history. Dive into this 2016 Dakota Life story to learn more about its mission and legacy.
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In 1989, artist Dorothy Lyford created a series of murals celebrating Flandreau's cultural heritage. The murals were a part of the Lasting Legacy Projects and have become a lasting legacy in Flandreau.
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