The stories of Jones County, SD
7 narrated audio stories from across Jones County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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When Murdo Became the Center of Its Own Prairie
How a sparse stretch of plains gained its own county government.
Jones County Courthouse
Where a Far-Flung County Comes Together
How one courthouse became the practical heart of a sparse High Plains county.
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A County Named Before It Was Ready
How prairie, patience, and a legislator’s name shaped Jones County.
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When the Depot Drew the Map
How a railroad stop helped make Murdo the seat of Jones County.
Pioneer Auto Show
The Roadside Soundtrack in Murdo
In Murdo, the road trip story includes music machines, not just cars.
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Where the Rails Made Room for County Government
How a ranching crossroads became Jones County’s political center.
Pioneer Auto Show
The Stop That Refused to Be Just a Stop
How a Murdo roadside museum turns gas-stop time into wandering time.
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