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Preview: Rural Electrification in South Dakota

A look at the development of rural electrification in South Dakota before World War II

Aired 04/07/2020 | Rating TV-G

The Middle of Everywhere - Connecting Rural South Dakota

Preview: Rural Electrification in South Dakota

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A look at the development of rural electrification in South Dakota before World War II

Bringing electricity to rural South Dakota took a long time, a lot of work and money. This preview of a segment from the upcoming SDPB TV documentary "The Middle of Everywhere - Connecting Rural South Dakota," looks at some of the first steps toward rural electrification in the state.

Aired 04/07/2020 | Rating TV-G

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The Middle of Everywhere - Connecting Rural South Dakota is a local public television program presented by SDPB

Support for this program provided by SDN Communications, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, and the Friends of SDPB

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Preview: Rural Electrification in South Dakota

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Preview | 5m 16s | A look at the development of rural electrification in South Dakota before World War II (5m 16s)

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Support for this program provided by SDN Communications, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, and the Friends of SDPB

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