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SDPB News

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Emergency Medical Services
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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Food Insecurity
Opioid Settlement Funds
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Plastic Clothing Innovation
Donald Trump
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South Dakota After School Network
Minnehaha County Juvenile Justice Center
La Niña
Property Taxes
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"SDPB News" is your daily roundup of South Dakota's top stories.

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Today from SDPB - Building infrastructure for drinking water in the west and protecting water for recreation in the east, then learn the sound of South Dakota's skies.

Today from SDPB - Gov. Larry Rhoden announces a future fund expenditure for a gunsmithing program at Western Dakota Tech and the Republican gubernatorial candidates takes on agriculture ahead of the June primary.

Today from SDPB - multiple counties report absentee voting ballots for the June primary won't be ready and the state's investment officer is receiving a bonus despite some reservations from lawmakers.

Today from SDPB - lawmakers decide on legislative memos, Republican gubernatorial candidates talk tax policy and weather preparation.

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Recent Guests

Gail Schmidt
Fire Chief of the Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department
Rockerville Volunteer Fire Department
Episode: Election laws, volunteer firefighters and more |Today's Stories | March 27
Darren Clabo
State Fire Weather Meteorologist
South Dakota state meteorology office
Episode: Election laws, volunteer firefighters and more |Today's Stories | March 27
David Martinez
Post-doctoral scientist at South Dakota Mines
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Episode: Prison conversations, science and more | Today's Stories | March 24
Jairo Rodríguez
Post-doctoral scientist at South Dakota Mines
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Episode: Prison conversations, science and more | Today's Stories | March 24
Kylie Beck
Attorney representing Shamir Albadani in Marsy's Law case
Attorney for the defense
Episode: Marsy's Law, Mines fundraising and more | Today's Stories | March 19
Jeffrey Beck
Attorney representing the officers in the Marsy's Law case
Attorney for the officers
Episode: Marsy's Law, Mines fundraising and more | Today's Stories | March 19
Todd Hoover
Fire Incident Commander
Interagency Fire Management / Local Fire Agencies
Episode: Qury fire, U.S.-Iran conflict and more |Today's Stories | March 17
Kayden Whitman
Sioux Falls Democratic Representative who spoke on the property tax relief bill
South Dakota House of Representatives
Episode: Property taxes, lunches and data centers | Today's Stories | March 09
John Hanson
Del Rapids Republican Representative and sponsor of SB135
South Dakota House of Representatives
Episode: Property taxes, lunches and data centers | Today's Stories | March 09

Host

Jackson Dirks
Host of SDPB News, South Dakota Public Broadcasting

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Informative, Balanced, and Well-Produced

    SDPB News does a great job of delivering clear, fact-based reporting without pushing a narrative. In a time when many news sources have a strong angle, SDPB News keeps things balanced and informative.

    The hosts are knowledgeable and professional, presenting well-researched stories in an engaging yet straightforward way. The coverage is thorough without feeling overwhelming, making it a great way to stay updated on what’s happening in South Dakota and beyond.

    If you’re looking for a reliable an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chriscwill2
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing Journalism

    SDPB news is a great source of information. Not partisan and the talent they have behind the microphone are great.

    Just to the point news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HarrisonAW
    United Statesa year ago
  • High quality local coverage

    Love the local news— and not just the bad stuff! So good to keep up with what’s happening here in SD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laura Basecamp
    United States4 years ago
  • Love SDPB News

    I love this podcast! Not too long, gets to the point with great, reliable coverage on local topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bjoytomac
    United States5 years ago
  • Relevant and Convenient

    Love listening to this podcast. It's always relevant, never biased, and extremely convenient to listen to on my way to work every day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pupcrn
    United States5 years ago

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Colder weather on horizon, Farm and Rural Stress Hotline and PUC approves new leadership structure | Nov. 07
Q: Are you seeing a reflection in the call volume that is coinciding with a lot of these issues?
Carl Olke notes that he's definitely seeing higher levels of stress and anxiety among callers, especially those who had been stable in previous years.

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What is SDPB News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A daily South Dakota news roundup that covers state politics, public safety, local policy, and timely regional events. Episodes frequently weave in interviews with lawmakers, public officials, and subject-matter experts across topics like election laws, wildfire response, economic development, data center policy, and higher education. The show stands out for balancing political and practical perspectives with clear, on-the-ground reporting, making it useful for listeners who want concise, local-context coverage and accessible expert commentary on current affairs.

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These podcasts share a similar audience with SDPB News:

1. Dakota Political Junkies
2. In the Moment
3. Dakota Town Hall
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How many episodes of SDPB News are there?

SDPB News launched 6 years ago and published 116 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on SDPB News include:

1. Gail Schmidt
2. Darren Clabo
3. David Martinez
4. Jairo Rodríguez
5. Kylie Beck
6. Jeffrey Beck
7. Todd Hoover
8. Kayden Whitman

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