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
Dakota Life Detours Sheep of the Plains
See how industrious South Dakotans are opening their ag operations up to tourists.
Beresford hosts the Frostbite 4, a regional favorite winter road race.
Before fences split up the wide-open prairie, livestock was identified by their brand.
Timber Lake celebrates its heritage in July with the Days of 1910 activities.
Why some people hold onto a brand long after they leave the ranch life.
Go off the road to find examples of South Dakota determination.
Uplifting culture of the Dakota Oyate on the Crow Creek Reservation.
From a window to the past to raising the next generation, Dakota Life explores Wagner.
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In this Dakota Life story from 2004, SDPB takes you to the Dakota Thunder Air Show. -
In this Dakota Life story from 2009, we learn how artist Jon Crane raised funds by hosting a Plein Air Paint-out to preserve the Meeker Ranch in the Black Hills. -
In this 2019 Dakota Life story, SDPB attends the Crazy Horse Volksmarch, an organized hike that draws thousands of people to the monument in the spring and fall. -
SDPB tells the story of the first Meghan Newsam Community Celebration; visit the Fort Pierre National Grassland, the Pioneer Auto Show and Museum, and learn about the particular emphasis on hunter education for the Murdo area youngsters. -
Get your trigger finger ready for a quick draw competition in Mitchell, Saddle up for the Scottie Stampede, Learn what it takes to succeed at the SD high school rodeo finals, Hit the trail for an old west wagon train ride on the Cheyenne River reservation Plus, celebrate western traditions in Fort Pierre -
Hollywood came to Beresford, South Dakota in 2016. -
Meet former South Dakota Governor Sigurd Anderson. -
In this Dakota Life story from 2011, come with SDPB to the Burke Stampede Rodeo. -
Did you know the Alpine Inn of Hill City was once a hotel? Built in 1886, this historic landmark, with its reputation for fine dining, has become showplace of Hill City.
