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The history of the Great Plains as told by the buffalo

On today's show...

Look to the skies this Saturday morning, but make sure to wear eclipse-safe eyewear. Hank Fridell, a member of the Black Hills Astronomical Society, explains what happens during an annular solar eclipse and how to safely view the "ring of fire."

We explore test scores and college admission trends with Adam Heinitz, associate vice president of enrollment at Augustana University.

It's estimated that 70 million buffalo roamed the Great Plains in the 15th century. During the Civil War, those numbers were down to 15 million. Twenty years later, the creatures were on the cusp of extinction.

"The American Buffalo" is a new film by Ken Burns premiering on Monday, Oct. 16. He joins In the Moment with a preview of his work and a history lesson from the eyes of the buffalo.

Plus, how can you quantify the impact of the arts on South Dakota? That's just what the Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 study is seeking to do.

We talk with arts representatives in the state and across the country about what nonprofit art organizations bring to their communities.

Jackie is based out of SDPB's Sioux Falls Studio.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.