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SDPB is hiring for a Digital Support Specialist! The Digital Support Specialist is responsible for effective daily operations of SDPBs Open Government services across a variety of platforms including but not limited to the SDPB website, YouTube, social media, and other digital media outlets. Read more about the position and apply at SDPB.org/WorkForUs

Tony Chytka doesn’t just create custom bronze sculptures; he captures the living breathing spirit of the American West. His masterpieces are permanently enshrined in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame and the Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center, Tony’s life work is a powerful tribute to cowboy culture. SDPB caught up with Tony in 2002 as part of Dakota Life.

Join SDPB for a special screening of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution at the Alliance in Sioux Falls on June 24th at 7 p.m. We'll dive into the intimate history of the American Revolution as we near Independence Day. Join us as we watch a special selection of clips highlighting the stories of the American Revolution and look at how that event, 250 years ago, shaped us today! Find more information when you visit SDPB.org/Events

If you’ve been to the South Dakota state rodeo finals, you know the Boot Scramble is a fan favorite. We talked with Swade Reis, Megan Marone, and Colton Michalek in 2023 to break down what makes this tradition so much fun.

Learn more about one of the animals you'll see as you travel across South Dakota, the prairie dog.

Learn more about one of the animals you'll see as you travel across South Dakota, the Pronghorn.

This Dakota Life segment from 2001 takes you to Sturgis, South Dakota, to experience the Black Hills Highland Festival.

The 605 Unity Jam was created to promote cultural awareness, understanding, acceptance, and appreciation among all communities. The event takes place every summer in Wagner.

Every woman who puts on the uniform has a defining "Day One" story. In SDPB's new documentary Standing Proud: Women in Uniform, Ila Reich, Bonnie Schmidt, Andrea Thompson, Laura Heinle, Lucy Middleton, and Glenda Blom share the humor, the grit, and the life-changing decisions that led them to the military. Stream now on SDPB Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. Passport: watch.sdpb.org/video/standing… YouTube: youtu.be/lm0XLugzNH0

Join SDPB and producer Tim Davison for a screening of Standing Proud: Women in Uniform, followed by a discussion with Tim on Wednesday, June 17th at the Rapid City VFW at 6 p.m. For more information, visit SDPB.org/Events

From Germany to Honduras, to Desert Storm, Colonel Andrea Thompson’s military career has been defined by one constant rule: "It was never 'You can't do that because you're a girl.'" Stream Standing Proud: Women in Uniform now on SDPB Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. Passport: watch.sdpb.org/video/standing… YouTube: youtu.be/lm0XLugzNH0

South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of longtime SDPB Radio personality Karl Gehrke. ⬇️Read⬇️ sdpb.org/sdpb-press/202…

On June 9th, 1972, 15 inches of rain fell over the Black Hills and the Rapid City area, causing one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. This is Robbie Corner's story. This story comes from Surviving the '72 Flood. Watch the full documentary on SDPB Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. youtu.be/N9M5RDybOdw

Want to learn how to draw? SDPB offers a comprehensive educational website filled with engaging videos and fun activities designed to teach you step by step! sdpb.org/learn/art

On June 9th, 1972, 15 inches of rain fell over the Black Hills and the Rapid City area, causing one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. This is Dave Baumburger's story. This story comes from Surviving the '722 Flood. Watch the full documentary on SDPB Passport, the PBS App or YouTube youtu.be/N9M5RDybOdw

On June 9th, 1972, 15 inches of rain fell over the Black Hills and the Rapid City area, causing one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history. This is Tom Haggerty's story. This story comes from Surviving the '72 Flood. Watch the full documentary on SDPB Passport, the PBS App or YouTube. youtu.be/N9M5RDybOdw

Fort Sisseton State Historic Park was established in 1959 on the site of a settlement-era Army post in Marshall County. Today it is home to one of the state's largest historic festivals.

In this Dakota Life story from 2005, learn more about the history of Fort Sisseton.

Fort Sisseton was established in eastern Dakota Territory in 1864. Today, the restored army base features renovated buildings and festival events, recalling the fort's importance as a frontier outpost.