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Today we discussed the Cook Political Report listing South Dakota's gubernatorial race as a toss-up, year-round E-15, and Seth Tupper interview with the author of a new biography on former U.S. Senator Ben Reifel.

Seth Tupper, Rapid City Journal enterprise reporter, joined In The Moment from the Black Hills Surgical Hospital Studio in Rapid City.

And Dana Ferguson, Argus Leader watchdog and political reporter, joined us from Sioux Falls.

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SDPB's Nate Wek joined In The Moment today from Vermillion for our weekly sports and recreation update.

State high school tennis just wrapped up and things could get interesting as far as state soccer is concerned.

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SDPB's Stephanie Rissler has been on the road in search of vanished towns in South Dakota along with the history behind them.

She joined In The Moment today from our studio in Vermillion with insight on the documentary.

In The Moment ... October 10. 2018 Show 439 Hour 1

South Dakota Public Broadcasting introduces you to the candidates of the 2018 election.

We have invited each candidate to join us for live interviews on In The Moment between now and November.

Today we welcome Scott Petersen. He is a Democrat out of District 12 and is running for State Representative.

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Big news come from Avera Health this morning as they have received a 7.8 million dollar grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to build a 24 hour telemedicine behavioral health team as part of Avera eCare.

The team will provide care out of Avera eCare's virtual hub, both in and out of the hospital.

A recent study shows 65% of the country’s non-metropolitan counties do not have a psychiatrist, and nearly half don’t have a psychologist. As mental health needs continue to rise, telemedicine may offer a solution for rural areas lacking access to those services. On Wednesday, the Helmsley Charitable Trust announced a grant to establish a first-of-its-kind behavioral health service through Avera’s eCARE center in Sioux Falls. 

In The Moment ... October 9. 2018 Show 438 Hour 2

Erin Ennis is Senior Vice President of the US-China Business Council. This non-profit organization represents about 200 American companies that do business with China. It's mission is to expand the US-China commercial relationship.

Erin Ennis is in South Dakota for the 12th Annual China Town Hall which is tonight (October, 9) at 5 p.m. in Brookings.

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This week's Great American Read explores how our favorite novels reflect what we do for love. From classic romance to family dramas, from unrequited passion to unforgettable first love, we take a look at our best-loved books that feature the most important emotion in our lives.

"Episode 6: What We Do For Love" premieres tonight at 7:00 p.m. CT on SDPB-TV.

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Bush Con is a networking event that is designed to build stronger connections among leaders in South and North Dakota and Minnesota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

Ioana Hojda, assistant director of international admissions at Northern State University, and Lara Nelson, director of the American Indian Circle Program at Northern State University, were part of the conference. They joined In The Moment to provide their takeaways.

In The Moment ... October 9. 2018 Show 438 Hour 1

South Dakota Public Broadcasting introduces you to the candidates of the 2018 election.

We have invited each candidate to join us for live interviews on In The Moment between now and November.

Today we welcome Jordan Youngberg. He is a Republican out of District 8 and is running for State Senator.