SDPB 2023 Dakota Life Calendar

FLANDREAU

Moody County Museum, home to the old Egan Post Office, an old fire engine, and a horse carriage.

Located near the Big Sioux River, Flandreau reflects a cultural crossroads comprised of many communities, including Flandreau Santee Sioux and other Native tribes, Anglo-European, Filipino, Hispanic, and more.

Milbank is the birthplace of American Legion baseball in the US, and Mike Mach of Milbank recently won a National Senior Bowling Championship. Amy Thue and Sara Snaza own a boutique helping revitalize the downtown.

MOBRIDGE

MURDO

Pioneer Auto Show and Museum houses over 275 classic cars, 60 antique tractors and several historic buildings.

SDPB tells the story of the first Meghan Newsam Community Celebration and why it was so important to the town of Murdo. Pioneer Auto Show and Museum has revved up the interest of car lovers everywhere.

The settlement of Custer predates settlers of European descent, and after the discovery of gold, it became a bustling community that continues today. Stories from Custer include the Burning Beetle Festival, Wind Cave, Big Rock Park, and a local restaurant leading the foodie trend in Custer.

EAGLE BUTTE

Murals from the RedCan Graffiti Jam are painted annually in CRYP’s Waniyetu Wowapi Art Park.

Stories from Eagle Butte encompass the culture of the community; The Wolves Den is a local boxing gym now in its 20th year of operation, and the Ohitika Archery Program provides an activity for area youth.

Cook up a good meal with recipe ideas from SDPB.org/Food

WINNER

The Winner Drive-In Theatre was opened in 1950 and can accommodate 375 cars.

The history of Winner consists of Winner’s baseball tradition and the Leahy bowl, the local playhouse, the community-run movie theater, and pheasant hunting traditions.

REDFIELD

The Redfield Carnegie Library is the oldest Carnegie Library in continuous use as a library in South Dakota.

Stories from Redfield span from the historic Carnegie Library to a connoisseur of vintage seed bags to a father/son duo who train their horses for Hollywood. There is no lack of history in this South Dakota community.

Parents and caregivers of little learners can find ideas, videos, learning activities resources at SDPB.org/ELI

FLANDREAU

The Flandreau City Park is home to camping, playgrounds, and community.

Hundreds of people come to Flandreau Fridays celebrations as an opportunity for the community to celebrate its vast cultural diversity.

EAGLE BUTTE

KIPI Radio reaches the entire Cheyenne River Reservation with a 120-mile radius.

Eagle Butte is home to a local business that is part of the Four Bands incubator program and the local radio station KIPI is one of the first tribal-owned radio stations.

We are thankful for the support we receive throughout the year. Thank you!

Tour the Scherr-Howe Event Center, home to 10 murals from renowned artist Oscar Howe, as you experience the history of Mobridge. Recall the fall of 1989, when residents had to dig themselves out of a tumbleweed invasion.

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THANK YOU!

Huge thank you to Aaron Siders, SDPB promotions producer, for taking the 2023 calendar photos.

Dakota Life has brought viewers a personal look into histories all over the state of South Dakota since September of 1998. The first three episodes focused on stories like the Jewel of the Black Hills, Prairie Spires, and Dakota Dogs. Before it was known as Dakota Life, it was known by two other titles: Scrapbook and South Dakota Outdoor Guide which focused on all things outdoors including fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and more. 25 years ago, the focus and mission of this series shifted after a 4-year hiatus. Thus, what viewers now know as Dakota Life was born.

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