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Top-20 Christmas Movies

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Here's a list of the top-20 holiday Christmas movies to watch this season, according to the American Movie Channel.

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2014 All-State Chorus and Orchestra Oct. 31 - Nov. 1

Posted by Brian Gevik on

The 62nd annual South Dakota All-State Chorus and Orchestra event features the state's best high school musicians. See the Grand Concert live on SDPB TV or online at SDPB.org

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Children & Education

Television Special: The Historical Footprints Collection

Posted by Brian Gevik on

A 30-minute SDPB TV documentary featuring clips from historical South Dakota films shot between 1913 - 1962.

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The Math and Science Education Conference

Posted by Nate Wek on

The city of Huron will host the annual Math and Science Education Conference (SDCTM/SDSTA Joint Conference) this week, starting on Thursday, Feb. 5.

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The Charles Nolin Monument and Film - Sturgis, 1932

Posted by Brian Gevik on

A stone monument and film commemorate Charles "Red" Nolin, a pony mail carrier killed on the Deadwood Trail in 1876.

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Clement Moore's 'Twas The Night Before Christmas'

Posted by Nate Wek on

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

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Savor Dakota

SAVOR DAKOTA at the South Dakota Peach Festival

Last Updated by Katy Beem on

Visit SDPB's booth at the South Dakota Peach Festival June 25 & 26

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Science & Technology

Mobile Engagement in the Era of App Overload

Posted by PBS Idea Lab on

These days, there seems to be an app for everything. Voice-enabled pizza ordering? Check. An app that says “Yo?” Check. As of today, Apple’s App Store and the Google Play store are home to over 1.4 million apps, each!

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Is It Irrational to Believe in Aliens?

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For many years, people have discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial life in the universe. Scientists such as Stephen Hawking have stated the probability of life existing on another planet, other than earth, is favorable... especially when considering the size of the universe.

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How much would you sacrifice to be the first person on Mars?

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Michael McDonnell has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. He has a physics degree. He’s worked in hazardous environments. He hopes these qualifications will convince a selection committee that he’s the perfect candidate for the first human voyage to Mars.

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Sports & Recreation

Winner Dominates 11B Championship Game Against Tri-Valley

Last Updated by Nate Wek on

The Winner Warriors defeated the Tri-Valley Mustangs on Friday afternoon in Vermillion at the Dakota Dome 45-6 to win the 11B state football championship. This is the sixth state football title in program history for the Winner Warriors.

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Langford Area Captures First State Football Title With Strong Win Over Harding County

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The Langford Area Lions defeated the Harding County Ranchers 52-28 on Friday in Vermillion to win the 9B state championship game. A record breaking day by running back Lincoln Gibbs helped propel the Lions to their first state title in program history.

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Madison Wins First Football Title In Thrilling Fashion Over West Central

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The Madison Bulldogs defeated the West Central Trojans 28-21 on Thursday evening at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion to win their first ever state football title.

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"In The Margins" With Lori Walsh

A Book, A Hammock and a Lifetime of Reading

Last Updated by Lori Walsh on

It's time to pack your beach bag with books and get ready for a holiday weekend. As the summer reading season heats up, we catch up with Peggy Stout. She's the owner of Prairie Pages Bookseller in Pierre.

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