2023 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.
JANUARY / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW YEAR’S DAY SD GOVERNOR INAUGURATION SD LEGISLATURE BEGINS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 29 12 19 16 26 23 30 13 20 17 27 24 31 14 21 18 28 25 6 7 Comprehensive coverage of the South Dakota Legislature is on SDPB! For info visit SDPB.org/statehouse.
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.
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Milbank Grist Mill, built in 1884 by Henry Holland, features 30-foot windmill blades.
MILBANK
FEBRUARY
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY VALENTINE’S DAY GROUNDHOG DAY FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH PRESIDENTS’ DAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 12 19 16 26 23 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 25 6 7 The South Dakota Network app connects you to what’s happening in state government right now. Download it at SD.net. ASH WEDNESDAY
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MOBRIDGE
The BNSF bridge, built in 1961, crosses the Missouri River.
Take a ride on the Potter County bookmobile and learn how the Mobridge-Pollock School District is bridging cultural divides in the Mobridge area.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
RAMADAN BEGINS AT SUNSET
FIRST DAY OF SPRING
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Veteran’s Memorial is located at Terrace Park and overlooks the Missouri river.
Located near 80-foot chalkstone bluffs overlooking Lewis and Clark Lake on the Missouri River in southern Bon Homme County, Springfield sports a population of around 2,000 folks. This community is a popular fishing and hunting spot, with an abundance of South Dakota history.
SPRINGFIELD
APRIL / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY APRIL FOOL’S DAY TAX DAY EARTH DAY PASSOVER BEGINS AT SUNSET EID AL-FITR BEGINS AT SUNSET GOOD FRIDAY EASTER PALM SUNDAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 12 19 16 26 23 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 29 25 6 7
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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.
MAY / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 29 12 19 16 26 23 30 13 20 17 27 24 31 14 21 18 28 25 6 7
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MOTHER’S DAY
CINCO DE MAYO
ARMED FORCES DAY
MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH MEMORIAL DAY
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
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.
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Painted buffalo statues originated from the Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction and are now staples in the community.
CUSTER
JUNE / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY FLAG DAY D-DAY JUNE IS LGBTQ2+ PRIDE MONTH FATHER’S DAY JUNETEENTH FIRST DAY OF SUMMER EID AL-ADHA BEGINS AT SUNSET SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 12 19 16 26 23 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 25 6 7
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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
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INDEPENDENCE DAY
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.
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AUGUST / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 12 19 16 26 23 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 25 6 7 Kids can become members of Buddy’s Birdhouse at SDPB.org/Buddy . C-95 M-30 Y-100 K-25 C- 0 M-19 Y90 K-0 FONTS Eurostile Bold Oblique Arimo italic C-95 M-30 Y-100 K-25 C- 0 M-19 Y90 K-0 FONTS Eurostile Bold Oblique Arimo italic 29 30 31
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.
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LABOR DAY PATRIOT
HISPANIC
ROSH
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HERITAGE MONTH
HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNSET FIRST DAY OF FALL GRANDPARENTS DAY
KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNSET
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.
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OCTOBER / 2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 12 19 16 26 23 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 25 6 7 The South Dakota Network app connects you to what’s happening in state government right now. Download it at SD.net 29 30 31 HALLOWEEN NATIVE AMERICAN DAY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
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.
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NOVEMBER
2023 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN INDIAN & ALASKAN NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS VETERANS DAY THANKSGIVING DAY ELECTION DAY SDPB.ORG 1 8 4 2 9 5 3 10 11 15 22 29 12 19 16 26 23 30 13 20 17 27 24 14 21 18 28 25 6 7
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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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The Walleye Up Statue was created by South Dakota sculptor John Lopez.
MOBRIDGE
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DECEMBER
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CHRISTMAS DAY KWANZAA
HANUKKAH BEGINS AT SUNSET
YEARS
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CHRISTMAS EVE
FIRST DAY OF WINTER NEW
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Huge thank you to Aaron Siders, SDPB promotions producer, for taking the 2023 calendar photos.
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Every year for the past 24 years, we’ve ventured out to find stories and discover the history of the many towns across the state that contribute to the charming character of South Dakota. What perhaps is more loved than even the many remarkable places and people featured on this show is the life behind it. Dakota Life tells the story of who we are as a state, highlights the rich history behind who we are, and connects viewers from every corner. As we mark this anniversary and look ahead to 25 more years of Dakota Life, we hope to continue sharing the stories that make each community unique, and that make each community uniquely South Dakotan. SDPB on these social media sites: