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History 605 explores the history of South Dakota, the northern Great Plains, and the Midwest. South Dakota’s State Historian Ben Jones will visit with guests about their books, museum exhibits and artifacts, and historic sites in the state and region.
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- Sep 7, 2026
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Season 6, Ep 14: Territorial Governors (Part 3) (opens the original)
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Ben and Braeden discuss the last three of Dakota Territory's ten Governors, Gilbert Pierce, Louis K. Church, and Arthur C. Mellette.
Season 6, Ep 13: Why does South Dakota have all these dinosaurs? (opens the original)
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South Dakota Mines paleontologist Darrin Pagnac joins History 605 to discuss why South Dakota and the Hell Creek formation is the world's best area for finding dinosaur fossils in the world.
S6, Ep 12: Dakota Territorial Governors (Part 2) (opens the original)
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In this episode of History 605, Ben Jones and Braeden Kluver discuss Dakota Territory Governors John Pennington, William Howard, and Nehemiah Ordway. They walk through the story about the origins of the state's penitentiary, its colleges, and the beginnings of the political push for statehood.
Season 6, Ep 11: Dakota Territorial Governors (Part 1): (opens the original)
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Ben and Braeden share the trials, tribulations, and the cast of colorful characters who served as Dakota Territory Governors. In this first of at least two episodes, they cover Governors Jayne, Edmunds, Faulk, and Burbank during the turbulent first years of the Territory.
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