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The SDPB News podcast is your daily news podcast. We bring you South Dakota's top news and politics headlines over the past 24 hours. Each day SDPB's journalism team works to bring you pertinent news coverage. We then compile those stories into one neatly formatted daily podcast so that you can stay informed. Enjoy.

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    Charges, foster care and more | Today's Stories | June 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 7:43


    Today from SDPB - additional information on the charges related to McKenna Wendel's death, a foster care program opens two new homes to serve the Rapid City community and more.

    Education, housing, EMS funding and more | Today's Stories | June 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 10:11


    Today from SDPB - a report suggests the state has room to improve in education, prices will increase for low-income housing built by SD inmates, and state lawmakers look for funding for EMS services.

    Legislative changes, nonprofits and more | Today's Stories | June 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 7:44


    Today from SDPB - the Legislative Research Council searches for a new director while also complying to new federal rules, a South Dakota nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention dissolves and more.

    AI use, absentee runoff voting and more | Today's Stories | June 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 8:49


    Today from SDPB - two perspectives on AI use in universities and the workforce, information about absentee runoff voting in Sioux Falls and more.

    SD Supreme Court ruling, air show training and more | Today's Stories | June 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 8:03


    Today from SDPB - a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling, Sioux Falls entities are training ahead of the air show and more.

    Legislative shift following primaries, and tribe takes custody of bison | Today's Stories | June 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 11:19


    Today from SDPB News — Some in the Republican say results from the June 2 legislative primaries could indicate a shift in policy and legislative leadership, a bison that fatally struck a woman in the Black Hills will not be euthanized, and students gather in the Black Hills for Farmers Union camp.

    Tribes reseek Black Hills, archeology and more | Today's Stories | June 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 21:18


    Today from SDPB - all nine SD tribes pass resolution to revoice claim to Black Hills, archeologists near Sturgis look for traces of forgotten life and updates on America's 250th celebrations.

    TANF, court hearing and Karl Gehrke's legacy | Today's Stories | June 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 12:32


    Today from SDPB - lawmakers approve a rules package that increases funding for needy families, the Eighth Circuit Court hears oral arguments in a case that has ramifications for South Dakota and a tribute to SDPB's Karl Gehrke, who died on Tuesday.

    Presidential visit, paper celebrates 150 and more | Today's Stories | June 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 11:53


    Today from SDPB - a former president visited South Dakota Friday, a paper celebrates 150 years, data centers and more.

    Sioux Falls mayor, economy and more | Today's Stories | June 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 10:42


    Today from SDPB - insights ahead of the June 23 Sioux Falls mayoral runoff election, a look at the economy and more.

    Election results coverage and more | Today's Stories | June 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 8:47


    Today from SDPB - the latest in the state as South Dakota wraps its arms around the results of the primary election and more.

    Primary election day roundup | Today's Stories | June 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 11:14


    Today from SDPB - the latest from primary election day.

    Election day, science, trade deals and more | Today's Stories | June 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 11:55


    Today from SDPB - it's election day, a potential scientific breakthrough and why some aren't necessarily sold on a trade deal with China announced by the Trump Administration.

    SD Supreme Court case, dry weather and more | Today's Stories | June 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 6:09


    Today from SDPB - state Supreme Court decision, dry weather and more.

    GOP legislative primaries reflect Reagan v. Trump tug-of-war, former lawmaker says | Today's Stories | May 29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 10:42


    Today from SDPB News — how South Dakota's Republican legislative primary races reflect a broader battle within the GOP, plus how drought conditions are impacting both wildfire conditions in the Black Hills and farmers and ranchers on the plains.

    U.S.-Iran conflict, economic report and more | Today's Stories | May 28

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 7:11


    Today from SDPB - the U.S. is attempting to negotiate with Iran as some anticipate a resolution to the conflict, an economic report and more.

    Teacher pay, Trump-IRS settlement, and more | Today's Stories | May 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 11:56


    Today from SDPB - teacher pay, a fund as a result of the Trump-IRS settlement, a candidate profile and more.

    Legislative, Governor's races and more | Today's Stories | May 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 9:14


    Today from SDPB - a look at one legislative district's races, the GOP primary governor's race and more.

    Contested hearing halted, GOP Governor's poll and more | Today's Stories | May 22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 12:12


    Today from SDPB - a uranium mining exploration hearing in Hot Springs is halted following a federal suit filed on the matter, new public polling suggests a shakeup at the top of the GOP primary race for governor and more.

    Attack ads, Presentation Sisters and more | Today's Stories | May 21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 8:47


    Today from SDPB - groups are spending money to attack candidates in the GOP primary race for governor, the Presentation Sisters are looking ahead following the closure of Presentation College and more.

    Campaign finance, interpretive services and more | Today's Stories | May 20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:56


    Today from SDPB - campaign finance in the GOP Republican primary for governor race, the latest on a case tied to uranium mining in the Black Hills and more.

    Uranium hearing, public safety campaign and more | Today's Stories | May 19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 11:58


    Today from SDPB - a hearing tied to uranium mining in the Black Hills, a look at a state-backed public safety operation that's met public opposition and more.

    MMIP Month, labor market and more | Today's Stories | May 18

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 6:58


    Today from SDPB - an event around Missing and Murdered Indigenous People month, a look at the labor market and more.

    Planting season, execution, fertilizer and more | Today's Stories | May 15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 12:01


    Today from SDPB - the latest in agriculture as planting season begins, news on South Dakota's lone death row inmate, a look at a Congressional bill hoping to tackle fertilizer transparency and more.

    Wheat, teacher apprenticeship pathway and more | Today's Stories | May 14

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 6:45


    Today from SDPB - potentially positive news for state wheat producers, a look at an effort the state's using to create more teachers in South Dakota and more.

    Pe'Sla impacts, rural housing and more | Today's Stories | May 13

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 7:59


    Today from SDPB - the fallout of a standoff over mining at Pe'Sla, SD Housing Authority unsure the impacts on rural housing recent legislation could have if program gains steam and more.

    Deer hunting, tourism and more | Today's Stories | May 12

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 12:04


    Today from SDPB - hear why some areas in the state may see a reduction in deer hunting licenses, Brookings and tourism and even more.

    Pe'Sla mining withdrawal, protest and more | Today's Stories | May 11

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:03


    Today from SDPB - a company behind a mining operation in the Black Hills withdraws its plan of operations, a small protest in Sioux Falls over a controversial anti-panhandling campaign and more.

    Aquatic Invasive Species, parole changes and more | Today's Stories | May 08

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 7:22


    Today from SDPB - GFP outlines its plans to communicate the dangers of aquatic invasive species to boaters this year, state and local governments are looking at changes to the parole system and more.

    Ted Turner, state rules changes and more | Today's Stories | May 07

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 6:36


    Today from SDPB - South Dakota's largest private landowner has died, a legislative committee approves state government rule changes and more.

    Common core changes, trust assets growing | Today's Stories | May 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 11:14


    Today from SDPB: A state education panel approves major changes to how math is taught in South Dakota, while the value of assets stored in South Dakota trusts exceeds $900 billion.

    Restraining order, regulation roundtable and more | Today's Stories | May 05

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 10:01


    Today from SDPB - a federal court grants a two-week drilling restraining order on a mineral mining operation in western South Dakota, a regulatory roundtable hints at a deeper shift in federal regulation on ag and more.

    Protests, east South Dakota water and more | Today's Stories | May 04

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 14:08


    Today from SDPB - protests erupted in western South Dakota this weekend over opposition to a mining operation near a Black Hills sacred site, a Congressional subcommittee hears two bills to use Missouri River water for eastern South Dakota use and more.

    Protests, referred law campaign and more | Today's Stories | May 01

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 6:19


    Today from SDPB - protests over a Black Hills mining operation due to concerns over drilling at a sacred site in Lakota culture, a referred law campaign and more.

    Metal detectors at Rapid City schools, group challenges new property tax law | Today's Stories | April 30

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 8:47


    Today from SDPB - Some public high schools in Rapid City are getting metal detectors to increase safety, while a new property tax law may face a challenge at the ballot box.

    Police officer shot, open meetings laws and more | Today's Stories | April 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 6:21


    Today from SDPB - a shooting that left a Sioux Falls police officer injured renews the call for prison and parole reform, two local governments violated open meetings laws and more.

    Opioid settlement, childcare facility and more | Today's Stories | April 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 6:29


    Today from SDPB - a look at the opioid settlement dollars in Pennington County, a childcare facility opens in Flandreau and more.

    Marsy's Law, motorcycle range and more | Today's Stories | April 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 7:00


    Today from SDPB - implications of a South Dakota Supreme Court ruling on Marsy's Law, a new motorcycle training range opens in Sioux Falls and more.

    Rehabilitation, elections, climate change and more | Today's Stories | April 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 16:32


    Today from SDPB - the latest from a governor-appointed task force on rehabilitation, county auditors are still struggling with delays in absentee ballot deliveries, a group releases a report hoping South Dakota leaders will act on climate change and more.

    Ground break, Rapid City teacher pay and more | Today's Stories | April 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 9:12


    Today from SDPB - the new men's prison in Sioux Falls has officially "broken ground," Rapid City teachers receiving pay increase above amount given by Legislature and more.

    Federal changes, chickens and ag law | Today's Stories | April 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 6:46


    Today from SDPB - South Dakota DSS wrapping its arms around federal changes, chicken coops allowed in Rapid City limits and South Dakota's Attorney General speaks on a Congressional roundtable.

    Education, polls and more | Today's Stories | April 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:40


    Today from SDPB - a look at the gubernatorial race on education as well as the latest polling from the race.

    Water needs, river health, birdsong and more | Today's Stories | April 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 11:16


    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.

    Gunsmithing, Republican primary debate and more | Today's Stories | April 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 7:35


    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.

    Absentee ballot delays, investment officer and more | Today's Stories | April 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 8:46


    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.

    Legislative research, taxes and more | Today's Stories | April 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 7:54


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

    Republican primary debate, chickens and more | Today's Stories | April 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 12:02


    Today from SDPB - a look at the Republican primary election for governor and a measure allowing urban chicken coops in Rapid City.

    Schools cope with legislative changes | Today's Stories | April 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 9:36


    Today from SDPB - school districts adapt to new legislation, CDL holders face licensing changes and officials unveil South Dakota's contribution to a national time capsule.

    Defense institute, loss of a South Dakota musician and more | Today's Stories | April 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 9:46


    Today from SDPB - SDPB remembers John Waylon Miller and former Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester, and Governor Larry Rhoden announces the creation of the South Dakota Defense Institute, and more.

    Easter travel, Lake Mitchell project and more | Today's Stories | April 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 7:47


    Today from SDPB - travel weather ahead of Easter weekend, Lake Mitchell restoration project hinges on state board and more.

    Summer studies, capitol renovations and more | Today's Stories | April 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 8:22


    Today from SDPB - a look at the summer for legislators, renovations at the capitol building and more.

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