The stories of Haakon County, SD
7 narrated audio stories from across Haakon County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Philip High School
Where the Scotties Carry a County
In Philip, school sports become a shared language for a rural county.
Haakon County Fairgrounds
Where Fair Week Becomes the County Reunion
In Philip, competition and music turn fair week into a countywide gathering.
Haakon County
Listening to Philip Through Its Weekly Paper
How a local newspaper preserved the sound of community life in Haakon County.
Haakon County
A Prairie Name for Norway’s New King
Why a South Dakota county took the name of a newly chosen Norwegian monarch.
Haakon County Courthouse
Where a Royal Name Became County Government
In Philip, a courthouse ties a South Dakota county to Norway’s new king.
Haakon County
A Railroad Town Named for the Buffalo Man
How Philip tied steel rails to bison memory on the prairie.
Haakon County
A South Dakota County Named for a Norwegian King
How a plains county got a remarkably international name in 1914.
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