The stories of Hughes County, SD
8 narrated audio stories from across Hughes County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Hughes County
When Development and Doubt Collided in Pierre
A public servant’s career became a test of trust in state development.
South Dakota State Capitol
How Pierre Built a Capitol to Last
A young capital gives itself a permanent face in stone and stained glass.
South Dakota State Capitol
The Building That Made Pierre Look Like a Capital
How South Dakota gave its capital a permanent, unmistakable home.
Hughes County
When South Dakota’s Investment Machine Broke
How a residency-for-investment program became a political and criminal scandal.
South Dakota State Capitol
Hunting the Center Under the Dome
In Pierre, a capitol floor turns geography into a quiet game.
Hughes County
Where Tom Daschle Learned the Job
Pierre is where Tom Daschle’s political life took shape.
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How Pierre Won the Capital
A river town’s unlikely rise to South Dakota’s political center.
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From Pierre to South Dakota’s Lone House Seat
A hometown story with a direct line from Pierre to Congress.
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