The stories of Codington County, SD
8 narrated audio stories from across Codington County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Lake Kampeska
Before the Jet Skis, There Was Kampeska
How ice, prairie, and generations of people shaped Watertown’s lake.
Watertown
When Watertown Won the County-Seat Game
How railroads, boosters, and ballots made Watertown a regional power.
Mellette House
Where Statehood Sat Down to Dinner
A governor’s home makes politics feel as intimate as a dining room.
Watertown
Where Terry Redlin Still Brings People In
How one hometown artist turned Watertown into an art stop.
Redlin Art Center
Why Terry Redlin Came Home to Watertown
A hometown, a wildlife painter, and the making of a landmark.
Lake Kampeska
When Lake Kampeska Rises
A beloved Watertown lake becomes a recurring test of endurance.
Watertown
When the Rails Made Watertown
A prairie townsite becomes a county center with the railroad’s arrival.
Lake Kampeska
Dinner, Cast Into Lake Kampeska
How a glacial lake helped turn fishing into a Watertown tradition.
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