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$3.4 billion in tourism, and longing for beauty during a pandemic

'Dakota Woman' by Harvey Dunn
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NPR

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On today's show

Visitors to South Dakota spent $3.4 billion dollars in the state last year. The South Dakota Tourism industry is wrapping up its annual conference. Joining us for a look at the economic impact of tourism in the state is Jim Hagen, state department secretary.

SDPB's Lee Strubinger provides an update on state legislation impacting transgender South Dakotans and their families.

The South Dakota Symphony Orchestra continues its centennial celebration with a performance Saturday, January 22, in Sioux Falls. South Dakota Public Broadcasting streams the concert live on SD.net. and SDPB.org at 7:30 p.m. Central, 6:30 Mountain. This week's performance features a world premiere with sounds you've never heard before. Literally. Lori Walsh sat down with Maestro Delta David Gier, pianist Paul Sánchez, and composer David M. Gordon ahead of this week's performance.

We take a moment for Poetry from Studio 47. Today's featured poet is Barton Sutter.

The podcast History 605 reaches out to more fully understand how women's suffrage came to the Midwest. State historian Ben Jones shares highlights from his conversation with Molly Rozum & Lori Ann Lahlum. Their book is called Equality at the Ballot Box: Votes for Women on the Northern Great Plains.

How many albums can a listener experience over the course of a year? Sometimes you need the help of a friendly record store clerk to help guide your ear. On this episode of "Fresh Tracks with David Hersrud" we expand the conversation by traveling to independent record stores across the state.

Cara Hetland is the Director of Radio and Journalism Content for South Dakota Public Broadcasting.
Chris is a producer for In the Moment.