SD: Cultural Resources
Report: Local news harder to come by in rural states
There are some bright spots in beefing up local news coverage, but a new report says in South Dakota and elsewhere, there are still big concerns …
Data Sovereignty Movement for Native Populations Reaches SD
Around the U.S., there are efforts among tribal nations to reclaim stolen land from colonization and preserve language history, and a South Dakota …
New SD Tribal Academy Readies for Fall Start
Organizers behind a new Indigenous school in western South Dakota hope they can give young Native American students a more optimal learning environmen…
Haaland's Confirmation Cheered by SD Tribal Leader
LOWER BRULE, S.D. -- The U.S. government now has its first Native American serving in a Cabinet leadership post. Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., was …
Sioux Falls Museum Elevates Stories Behind SD's Black History
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota might not come up as often as other states when learning about Black History Month. But a museum in Sioux Falls is …
Tribal Leaders Encouraged by Keystone Cancellation, Want More Action
PIERRE, S.D. -- Shortly after taking office Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed several orders, including one that revokes the presidential permit …
Historical Pain Behind Mount Rushmore Renewed in 2020
KEYSTONE, S.D. -- President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally at Mount Rushmore later this week for Independence Day. But a number of Native …
SD Seeks Comments on Proposed Fee Increases at State Parks
PIERRE, S.D. — South Dakota parks saw a decrease in usage this year because of spring flood damage. And now state residents are being asked to …
A Dinosaur Dig into South Dakota's History
PIERRE, S.D. — Most people associate South Dakota with the nearly 80-year-old Mount Rushmore National Monument, not with dinosaurs that roamed …
SD's Badlands Among National Parks with Overdue Maintenance
PIERRE, S.D. – Revenues from tourism are expected to be up in South Dakota this year over 2017, but concern that overdue maintenance at …
Mobile App Motivates Recreationalists to Report Environmental Damages
RAPID CITY, S.D. — Recreational visitors to public lands have a new tool to document any damage they see and upload their report to a database…
Sioux Falls Ranks High for Livability with Older South Dakotans
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A new survey shows that older residents of Sioux Falls find it a desirable place to live, and they want to stay in their …