In the Moment segments

Can child abuse and maltreatment in South Dakota be prevented? A group of advocates is determined to strengthen families, rally communities, and protect children. Terry Liggins talks about his journey from adverse childhood events to mentor and community leader.

SDPB's Richard Two Bulls visits with members of The Lakota Women Warriors group. This group was born out of comradery and culture.

Natasha Artz, an employee at Fair City Foods in Huron, won the South Dakota State Fair's first-ever grocery bagging competition. She details the victory in her own words.

Help is being offered for schools, businesses, and community/faith-based organizations that want to host a COVID-19 vaccination event.

Professor Emilio Colón (Indiana University) and Professor Sonja Kraus (University of South Dakota) join the University of South Dakota Chamber Orchestra for "Cellobration!" It's the first classical music concert at the National Music Museum since it closed for expansion.

A new hands-on exhibit at Washington Pavilion's Kirby Science Center features the animatronic members of the Bug Squad. The characters each come with a superhero storyline, and the exhibit is full of fun experiences for kids.

Teaching kids to read is tough, but almost all children can become readers if given the chance. Kevin Nelson is an education specialist with SDPB. He joins today as part of our September spotlight on literary heritage. We'll talk about how to start your child off with good books read well.

South Dakota's privacy laws regarding teacher discipline have some families kept in the dark. Shelly Conlon is a watchdog content coach with the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. She joins us as we look into a Reporter's Notebook.

This month's SDPB Spotlight illuminates the states literary heritage. SDPB's Lee Strubinger talks with historian, educator, and author Jon Lauck about his research into the state's political history.

After months of COVID updates, it's time to return to the basics. How do we defeat a virus? Dr. Shankar Kurra from Monument Health is with us.