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SDPB takes a closer look at Pine Ridge's history, starting with the tragedy of the Wounded Knee Massacre, to the athletes who brought pride to their community.
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SDPB heads to the 39th Annual Oglala Nation Wacipi and meets Chris Eagle Hawk, the Eyapaha (Master of Ceremonies), who shares what it means to be the voice of so many community gatherings.
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Located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation, the St. Charles Borromeo Church was built in the early 1920s and features a Romanesque architectural style with Lakota designs throughout the interior.
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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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Roxie Johnson a former member of the Santee Sioux Tribal Council details some of the history of the tribe and the Flandreau area.
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This video, from the SDPB archives, was made by the South Dakota Travel Division of the Department of Highways and features many popular tourist spots in the state.
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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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Civil War Veteran William Henry Harrison Beadle's impact on education in South Dakota had a tremendous impact.
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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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Ole Rolvaag’s Giants in the Earth redefined the pioneer narrative. In this 2018 Dakota Life story, we dive into Rolvaag’s life and the inspiration behind his iconic novel.