Philip & Haakon County, South Dakota

South Dakota is seen as a potential cradle for a wind power stronghold for the nation, and companies have taken notice.

Scotty Philip Days in Philip, South Dakota, is an action-packed weekend with demolition derbies, watermelon seed spitting contests, and more! SDPB was there in 2011; hit play to learn more about the event's history.

In this Dakota Life story from 2016, we visit Barr's Sign Studio and discover how the iconic Wall Drug signs are created and maintained.

The remains of a fallen World War II soldier will be interred Oct. 24 in Philip. 2nd Lt. Earl Ferguson was killed in action Aug 1, 1943.

In this Dakota Life story from 2017, see how the South Dakota towns of Britton, Murdo, and Philip provide big-screen entertainment to their communities.

All of South Dakota will use machines to count paper ballots in the 2024 general election.

In three counties, hand-counting was on the table this primary election. Across the state, they each fell short.

Step into the studio of Barr's Signs of Philip, South Dakota and see how the famous Wall Drug signs are made and restored.

Yankton Trails Park in Sioux Falls played host to the 2023 SDHSAA state cross country meet on Saturday October 21st.Here are the results from the event.

Lyndy Ireland and Nicki Nelson of the Triangle Ranch Bed & Breakfast near Philip, South Dakota give the history of their family's Sears home, the Alhambra.