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
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Greetings from Pine Ridge
Greetings from Pine Ridge
Southeast South Dakota
Dakota Life stories from towns in southeast South Dakota
Western South Dakota
Dakota Life stories from towns in western South Dakota
Central South Dakota
Dakota Life stories from towns in central South Dakota
Northeast South Dakota
Dakota Life stories from towns in northeast South Dakota
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From the field to the classroom, FFA opens doors to all kinds of careers—not just farming. Meet the students and teachers from South Dakota’s most decorated chapter and see how it’s shaping their futures. -
Dr. Thomas Dean dedicated decades to caring for Wessington Springs. Now, he shares with SDPB a heartfelt look at the town’s rich history and the land he’s long called home. -
A group called Rails To Trails Conservancy wanted to revitalize the Highline railroad bed. By 1989, a plan was put together for what we know as the George S. Mickelson Trail. -
The Rise of truck travel was one of the reasons for the Highline's demise. By 1983, the line was declared abandoned.
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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. -
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. -
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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