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South Dakota Public Broadcasting is South Dakota's statewide public broadcasting network - including Television, Radio and Online. SDPB is a vital community resource producing and broadcasting high-quality, commercial-free programs and valuable community outreach projects that educate, enlighten and entertain.

Join us as we dive into the intimate history of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at SDPB’s special event at The Journey Museum. E...
10/26/2025

Join us as we dive into the intimate history of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at SDPB’s special event at The Journey Museum. Enjoy hands-on activities and portions of the upcoming 12-hour documentary by Ken Burns on The American Revolution.

Event Highlights Include:
1pm - Doors open
1:30pm - first screening (45 minutes)
2-3:30pm - activities from The Journey Museum
3:15pm - second screening (45 minutes)

Light refreshments served throughout the event

This event is FREE and open to the public, but RSVP is requested. Reserve your spot by visiting the ticket link below.

🎟️https://www.SDPB.org/Tickets

10/26/2025

We reached back into our archive to 1999, where we pulled off I-90 for some free ice water and an interview with Wall Drug founders Ted and Dorothy Hustead.

10/25/2025

Throwback to 1999 and the debut season of Dakota Life! SDPB had the pleasure of meeting Marjorie Goodroad from Sioux Falls, whose incredible talent for china painting not only created beautiful art but also inspired and taught many others.

Dakota Life is heading to Eureka, South Dakota! Stream the episode Thursday, November 6th on Passport, the PBS App or Yo...
10/24/2025

Dakota Life is heading to Eureka, South Dakota!

Stream the episode Thursday, November 6th on Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. Watch that night on SDPB-TV at 8 p.m. (7MT).

10/24/2025

What you find upstairs at Newell's City Hall might surprise you. Tap play to see what you might find.

10/23/2025

What is a Bull Whacker?

Ken Wetz shares the story of his grandfather, who was a bull whacker on the Ft. Pierre to Deadwood trail.

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs "Giants in the Earth", an Opera in three acts in English, Music by Douglas ...
10/23/2025

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra performs "Giants in the Earth", an Opera in three acts in English, Music by Douglas Moore, Libretto by Arnold Sundgaard, based on the novel by Ole Edvart Rølvaag. Performed on April 26th & 27th, 2025.

Stream now on Passport, the PBS App or YouTube.

Passport: https://watch.sdpb.org/show/sdpb-arts/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/R1kcH973464

10/22/2025

A century after the Newell experimental farms (see yesterday's video for the history), the tradition of experimenting continues at Prairie Lane Farms. Come with SDPB to learn more about hydroponic farming.

Last week, Whitewood Elementary welcomed a very special guest—Science Steve!He brought science to life with exciting dem...
10/21/2025

Last week, Whitewood Elementary welcomed a very special guest—Science Steve!

He brought science to life with exciting demonstrations exploring physics, chemistry, and anatomy.

See more from Science Steve on our website⬇️
https://www.sdpb.org/sciencesteve

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Join SDPB for the Premiere of Dakota Life: Greetings from Eureka! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the premiere starts at 7 p...
10/21/2025

Join SDPB for the Premiere of Dakota Life: Greetings from Eureka! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the premiere starts at 7 p.m.

Attendees will be provided with refreshments and an opportunity to enter to win free SDPB swag! Join us to be the first to see the Eureka episode before it airs on November 6 at 8 p.m. (7MT)

For more information visit https://www.SDPB.org/Tickets

10/21/2025

The European settlers who came west did not know what crops were suitable for the Newell areas' "gumbo soil." The Belle Fourche Experiment Farm helped farmers develop crops that were profitable and taught people how to irrigate effectively.

10/20/2025

September 20 was Be My Neighbor Day in Rapid City!

Over 300 caring neighbors came to the Rapid City Public Library to share kindness with SDPB’s Buddy, Science Steve, and Daniel Tiger!

Thank you to the community partners who provided service projects to show that even the youngest neighbors can be big helpers and make a big difference.

Learn more about SDPB’s first ever Be My Neighbor Day at https://www.sdpb.org/be-my-neighbor

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555 N Dakota Street
Vermillion, SD
57069

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16056775861

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