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Two candidates say they are ready to become the next chief banking officer for South Dakota. Republican Melissa Hull and Democrat Margaret Kuipers make their case to voters. -
The Department of Education delivered its annual report to the Government Operations and Audit Committee, or GOAC. The state is still grappling with challenges in education, from standards changes to how to tackle questions of school choice or homeschooling. -
Authorities say a South Dakota sheriff’s deputy shot in the line of duty has died from her injuries. -
Monday was Indigenous Peoples Day, which means a celebration throughout the Black Hills. As music and the smell of hot food cut through the cold October air, organizers say the event was more than a rally. It was a chance to have fun. -
A farm group that represents over 18,000 members is calling on the state of South Dakota to convene a special legislative session. It’s in response to a wave of federal and state executive orders on diesel exemptions and tax relief.
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Sioux Falls Washington and Gayville-Volin slide into the top five on the latest South Dakota Prep Media Volleyball Polls. -
Timber Lake sides up into the top three and Dell Rapids and Sturgis step into the top five on the latest South Dakota Prep Media Football Polls. -
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For the third straight year, and fifth in the past six, Rapid City Stevens is celebrating a girl’s state team tennis championship. The Raiders scored a field high 479 points throughout the event to win the title. -
The 2026 SDHSAA state 'AA' girls tennis tournament concluded on Friday, October 9, from Sioux Park in Rapid City. Rapid City Stevens won the state team title at the event.
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Join SDPB for a preview screening of Dakota Life: Greetings from Philip. The free community event will take place Wednesday, October 28th, at 6:00 pm at the Gem Theatre. -
Join SDPB for a preview screening of Dakota Life: Greetings from Aberdeen Tuesday, September 1st, at 7:30pm at the Johnson Fine Arts Center at NSU. -
South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB) is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of longtime SDPB Radio personality Karl Gehrke.
