Our September spotlight shines the light on our literary heritage. Today, SDPB's Richard Two Bulls discusses a conversation he had with Native American author, historian, and educator Donovin Sprague.

Starting next week the South Dakota Board of Regents will hold outreach sessions across the state to follow up on the task force created by Senate Bill 55. State lawmakers passed the bill in 2020 to study how South Dakota’s higher education institutions were functioning.

The South Dakota Department of Health reports another four COVID-19 deaths, bringing the state's death toll to 2,100.

David Wiltse, Ph.D., is associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University and the director of the SDSU Poll. He joins us with a look at how political polarization is affecting South Dakota COVID mitigation.

Billy Mills grew up in Pine Ridge, S.D., became a Kansas Jayhawk, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and became an Olympic legend. SDPB's Nate Wek shares the story of an all-star track athlete with many record-breaking feats and a lifetime of achievements and influence.