Lura Roti
Reporter/ProducerLura Roti grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota but today she calls Sioux Falls home. She has worked as a freelance journalist for more than two decades. Lura loves working with the SDPB team to share the stories of South Dakota’s citizens and communities. And she loves sharing her knowledge with the next generation. Lura teaches a writing course for the University of Sioux Falls.
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Balancing school and work can be overwhelming. This is the focus of two research papers written by University of Sioux Falls students.
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If you feel like you have the winter blues, the good news is, there are things you can do today that may help you feel better.
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In 2016, while pursuing a music degree, Connor Engberg and his college friend Jackson Ashlock started the band Granola. In this take a moment segment, the 26-year-old shares the impact music has had on his life.
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United Brethren in Christ Church opened its doors in the 1880s and services have been held there every Sunday since thanks to a dedicated congregation who value their rural church.
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Acceptance into veterinary school is competitive but Lauren Larson has persevered even after she was rejected from the school the first time she applied.
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For 50 years German speakers in Sioux Falls come together each Christmas to celebrate in the language of their hearts and culture.
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Bill Stevens is a second-generation Santa and reflects on his childhood interactions with Santa and shares the reason he believes.
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Stefanie Kagone came to Sioux Falls from her home in Germany to work as an earth research scientist. Years later, she reflects on the Christmas traditions of her childhood.
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During calving, Dusti Berry spends her days and nights checking on cows to make sure they don’t need any assistance. In this Take A Moment segment, Berry shares about capturing calving moments with her camera.
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If you are waiting for the stars to align to start your own business. Don’t. This is the advice of two University of Sioux Falls student entrepreneurs who launched businesses in 2022.