South Dakota Public Broadcasting

SDPB serves as an essential resource for the community by creating and airing high-quality, commercial-free content along with meaningful outreach initiatives that aim to inform, inspire, and entertain. You can find SDPB Television on several channels: KUSD Channel 2 in Vermillion, KESD Channel 8 in Brookings, KZSD Channel 8 in Martin-Long Valley, KBHE Channel 9 in Rapid City, KTSD Channel 10 in Pierre, KQSD Channel 11 in Lowry, KPSD Channel 13 in Faith-Eagle Butte, KDSD Channel 16 in Aberdeen, and KCSD Channel 23 in Sioux Falls. Each year, SDPB produces over 150 hours of local programming and offers more than 65 hours of educational children's shows every week.

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Monument Health to implement visitation limitations over measles concerns

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Krystal Miga

Starting June 25, Monument Health is enacting limited visitation at its Rapid City Hospital Women’s and Children’s Center. In a Facebook post, officials said the restrictions are to protect families—especially newborns who are not old enough to be vaccinated—from the measles virus. Visitation limitations include:Only one support person is allowed for expectant mothers. Only two support individuals are allowed for child patients.
South Dakota receives $1.9M payment in settlement with Janssen

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Krystal Miga

South Dakota receives $1.9 million as part of another settlement with drug manufacturers, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. This time, the payment is from Janssen Pharmaceuticals—the pharmaceutical arm of Johnson & Johnson. In 2021, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay states more than $5 billion over a nine-year period for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. With the latest payment, the state has received more than half of the $9.3 million expected from Janssen.
Rise in political violence may have chilling effect on democracy

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester

On today's show... Long-time journalist Kevin Woster unpacks some claims that 2026 gubernatorial candidate Jon Hansen made on last week's episode. He explains why South Dakota always balances its budget without a deficit (1:00 to 19:08). Our Dakota Political Junkies round up some political headlines from the weekend. Lisa Hager, Ph.D., associate professor of political science, and David Wiltse, Ph.D, professor of political science, from South Dakota State University join us.
Remembering Sally Roesch Wagner

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester

On today's show... Sally Roesch Wagner was a pioneer in women's studies, the retelling of women's history, and intellectual thought. She passed away in June 2025. We share her 2019 Brown Bag Book Club interview. An author and lecturer, Roesch Wagner was one of the first women in the United States to receive a doctorate for work in women's studies. She was also the founder of one of the country's first college women's studies program and taught women's history for 48 years.
McGovern Center responds to Mitchell prison debate

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester

On today's show... Two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were shot this weekend. Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband passed away. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured. We hear from former Rapid City Journal reporter and current Star Tribune reporter Christopher Vondracek. We also get a statement from South Dakota Republican leader Rep. Scott Odenbach (1:00 to 7:57). Then, SDPB's Jackson Dircks brings listeners an update on the statewide prison debate.
South Dakota syphilis rate more than halved from five-year average

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

Syphilis rates in South Dakota have dropped sharply following a public health effort from the state Department of Health. State leaders say what was once a health crisis has been stifled, though work always remains when battling STIs.The state Department of Health reports a drop of 41 percent in year-over-year syphilis cases, and a drop well over 50 percent from the five-year mean. Kacee Redden-Benz is STI program manager within the DoH.
Flooding damages parts of northeast South Dakota

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

Flooding damaged homes and properties in the Glacial Lakes region, but it appears the worst of it was avoided in northeast South Dakota. Now, the recovery begins. Flooding did do meaningful damage in some places over the weekend, but local reports indicate there was less destruction than what was seen in southeastern South Dakota this time last year. Terry Jaspers is mayor of Sisseton, near the heart of the flooding. “It was a quick event," Jaspers said.
South Dakota to receive millions as part of Purdue Pharma settlement

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Krystal Miga

South Dakota is expected to receive more than $10 million as part of a settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, according to Attorney General Marty Jackley. The $7.4 billion settlement ends the litigation against the company for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. “South Dakota families have suffered because of this company’s involvement in the opioid drug crisis,” said Jackley.
Following Minnesota assassination, state lawmakers call for stability

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

Following an apparent politically motivated assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband over the weekend has many lawmakers calling for reason to prevail nationwide. South Dakota House Majority Leader Scott Odenbach, a Spearfish Republican, condemns political violence and issued a joint statement with all legislative leaders. He said the states ties to Minnesota have everyone on guard. “We agreed on that term – “our neighbors” – and that’s what shakes us the most," Odenbach said.
South Dakota women veterans: Bonnie Schmidt

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester

On today's show... Bonnie Schmidt grew up moving around the Midwest. Her career with the Army moved her around the world. Schmidt shares her experiences while in service and after. From basic training to becoming the head nurse of a VA specialty clinic, she walks listeners through her varied military career. It starts with filling out form after form after form, all filled out using a memorably smelly blue ink. Then, a New Mexico missile range and military base.