In The Moment ... The View From Gaum

In The Moment ... August 14, 2017 Show 155 Hour 1

Tension between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is not new. But as North Korea recently crossed certain thresholds in its quest to develop nuclear weapons capable of hitting the U.S. and its territories, the war of words at times has seemed to threaten an increase in the possibility of real military conflict. At the center of the story - the islands of Micronesia, specifically Guam. Today we're joined by a South Dakotan who served as the principle advisor to the Governor of Guam on all military matters. Retired Major General Don Goldhorn served as Adjutant General of the Guam National Guard. He was Assistant Adjutant General of the South Dakota Army National Guard from 1999 to 2001.

The Sioux Falls Little League Team prepares for the Little League World Series. The kids who say they like everything from “eating waffles” to “hitting dingers” celebrated their win over Webb City, Missouri. SDPB's Chris Laughery caught up with team manager Jeff Riley this morning to congratulate the team on the big win.

The city of Beresford-along the I-29 corridor-is bringing two new companies to town.  The turkey hatchery and plastic-molding manufacturer plan to start operations next year. SDPBs Andrew Bork looks at how new employers affect smaller communities.

In times of strife and conflict, how do you show someone they have value? Where should we place our focus? Denise Blomberg is the Regional Director of Operations for Samaritan's Feet. She joins me now in the SDPB studios at the University of Sioux Falls to talk about an upcoming Community Shoe Distribution. Find more at: http://www.samaritansfeet.org/