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Dakota Life | The Painter Family Ranch

SDPB | By SDPB Staff

Published January 10, 2023 at 3:12 PM CST

The Painter family continues a centuries-old ranching tradition in Harding County, South Dakota.

Watch the full episode of Dakota Life from Buffalo, South Dakota HERE.

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