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In 2002, SDPB had the opportunity to interview Jerry Olson, aka "The Big Swede", about his storied rodeo career. Jerry passed away in 2017 at his home in Belle Fourche at the age of 81. -
Did you know that in the late 1950s, the first modern hot air balloon was designed and built in Sioux Falls, South Dakota? SDPB dives into the history of modern ballooning and Raven Industries.
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In this 2016 Dakota Life story, producer John Mollinson takes us on a journey with John Wilkinson, a World War II RAF pilot. Living in Spearfish at the time, he shared his unforgettable aerial combat experiences. -
While going through an old attic trunk, Gigi Hickey found a 12-foot banner signed by 84 American soldiers from Cannon Company. This find sent her on a deep dive as she searched for answers about her mother’s first husband, Maurice Clifton 'Pete' Henrichson. -
Driving on Interstate 90 west of Sioux Falls, you will step into a world of metal marvels that tower above the prairie. In this Dakota Life story from 2002, meet Wayne Porter the artist behind Porter Sculpture Park. -
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. -
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. -
You're invited to join the world's largest scavenger hunt. In this Dakota Life story from 2008, join SDPB geocaching across South Dakota. -
Traveling in western South Dakota, you'll come across signs marking the Old Deadwood Trail, a trail once used by wagons to haul freight and people from Fort Pierre to Deadwood. In this Dakota Life story from 2016, SDPB discovers the story of how Roy and Edith Norman preserved the trail's past. -
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. -
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. -
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.
