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In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 2

Kelsey Collier-Wise is the new mayor of Vermillion. We invite her to In The Moment today to talk about the city as it continues to deal with COVID-19, especially as the University of South Dakota students are expected to arrive on campus next month. And we'll take the opportunity to ask about Vermillion's Home Rule Charter. 

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 2

We head west river to visit with Sturgis Mayor Mark Carstensen. Sturgis is looking ahead to the annual Motorcycle Rally with COVID-19 preparations in place. And, there are other events happening in Sturgis this summer.

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 2

The SDPB News Podcast is where we bring you South Dakota's top news and politics headlines from the past 24 hours.

Each day, SDPB's journalism team works to bring you pertinent news coverage. We then compile those stories into one neatly formatted daily podcast so that you can stay informed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 1

Being strong during the isolation, anxiety, and disruption of the pandemic takes courage. You don't have to muster that courage alone. A new program called 605 Strong serves as a safety net, a resource, and a listening ear during times of need. South Dakota's Secretary for the Department of Social Services is Laurie Gill. She joins us with insight into the program.  

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 1

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 1

When President Trump stood at the base of Mount Rushmore on July 3, he spoke about the men whose faces have been preserved in stone. He also praised America's seventh president, Andrew Jackson. That's noteworthy, especially in the Black Hills. SDPB's Kevin Woster tuned in to the music and the speeches. You can find his work online at sdpb.org./woster.  

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 2

SDPB's Meet the Candidates series is designed to allow you the opportunity to get to know those that are running for the South Dakota State Legislature this fall. Democrat Timothy Reed wants to be in the state senate to represent district 14 which is Minnehaha county.

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 2

SDPB brings you a project called "South Dakota Home Garden."  For videos and gardening tips go to sdpb.org/living. Erik Helland is owner and president of Landscape Garden Centers, he's with us today to talk about small fruits.

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 2

Cities across the nation are battling surges of COVID-19 as they struggle to reopen, enact more restrictions, and increase hospital capacity. But what's happening here at home? This week we are checking in with South Dakota mayors. Today we welcome Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken. 

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 1

For more than 10 years, Jeremy Red Eagle has worked with Native American youth from both South and North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana. He is a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and is the Director of the Dakota language institute. He is also one of the speakers at this year's virtual Neutrino Day and joins us today with more on the activities he's working on that teaches life lessons. 

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 1

President Donald Trump's visit to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore is still generating news. Governor Kristi Noem accompanied the president and first lady back to Washington, D.C., on Air Force One. Meanwhile, NEWSMAX is calling Noem "The Iron Lady of the Prairie" in the July issue of their magazine.  Today we discuss the governor's COVID-19 response... and a GOP for Biden office in Madison. 

How is the city of Sturgis preparing to address resident health concerns ahead of the annual motorcycle rally? Plus, how is the Pine Ridge Reservation taking action to curb the spread of the coronavirus? All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

How does a U.S. Supreme Court's decision affect construction of the Keystone XL pipeline? Plus, what impact could the Mount Rushmore 4th of July events have on the health of South Dakota's communities?

All this and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

In The Moment … July 6, 2020 Show 852 Hour 2

In this installment of Summer with the Symphony, we hear "The Dakota Wind Quintet (Part II)." A Stained Glass Concert recorded last November at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. 

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In The Moment … July 6, 2020 Show 852 Hour 2

This weekend, fireworks returned to Mount Rushmore for an Independence Day celebration featuring President Donald Trump. The Pennington County Republican Party planned events in Rapid City. Protesters took to the street to speak out against the president and against treaty violations.  South Dakota Public Broadcasting had reporters across the state working to bring you coverage of the event. SDPB's Lee Strubinger was at Mount Rushmore. SDPB's Seth Tupper was in Rapid City. 

In The Moment … July 6, 2020 Show 852 Hour 1

This week the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead presents "Neutrino Day: A Matter of Mystery" only this year, it's virtual. You can expect speakers, live chats with scientists, hands-on activities, Native American games, Science Steve, contests and facility tours, and even a science comedian. Constance Walter, the facilities communications director, joins us with more.

In The Moment … July 6, 2020 Show 852 Hour 1

Brian Malow is a science comedian who has performed for both general audiences and specialized groups. Those groups include Apple and Microsoft. His Neil Armstrong routine was even heard aboard an orbiting space shuttle. This Saturday at 2 pm, he's the featured speaker at Neutrino Day with an appearance called Just Add Gravity. He joins us with more.

In The Moment … July 6, 2020 Show 852 Hour 1

For the past 15 weeks or so we have been immersed in a pandemic and each day that goes by we seem to learn something new about Covid-19. Nationally it looks like the numbers are on the rise and depending on who you ask, perhaps locally too. On Monday's we bring local medical professionals on to help us better understand what this is and what's changing. Today we welcome back Dr. Shankar Kurra, he is vice president of Medical Affairs at Monument Health.

The SDPB News Podcast is where we bring you South Dakota's top news and politics headlines from the past 24 hours.

Each day, SDPB's journalism team works to bring you pertinent news coverage. We then compile those stories into one neatly formatted daily podcast so that you can stay informed. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

Thousands of attendees waited hours for a glimpse of President Trump and to watch the fireworks show at Mount Rushmore.  Hear what happened in this 4th of July special SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today.

The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe is asking a federal judge to block the federal government from taking over its law enforcement and forcing the removal of public health checkpoints, and Congressman Johnson joins us to explain why he recently introduced legislation to protect Mount Rushmore from alteration. 

This week we talk suffrage with a South Dakota historian and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. Plus, SDPB's Kevin Woster joins us with a conversation about music, faith, and justice. Listen & Subscribe on: Apple, Spotify, and Google Play

In The Moment … July 2, 2020 Show 851 Hour 2

South Dakota colleges and universities were forced to pivot quickly when COVID-19 cases were first confirmed in the state. As students plan for a return to campus, we check in with school leaders for a look at how organizational changes are helping mitigate the risk of the pandemic and keep students, faculty, and staff safe.

Jerilyn Roberts is associate vice president for Facilities, Risk, and Services at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

In The Moment … July 2, 2020 Show 851 Hour 2

605 Magazine's July issue hit the streets yesterday. Their outdoor issue highlights Outlaw Square, the Hillside Resort, and boldly claims that we'll "Get Schooled on Fish Culture!"

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In The Moment … July 2, 2020 Show 851 Hour 2

In The Moment … July 2, 2020 Show 851 Hour 2

SDPB's Kevin Woster contemplates the message of music and the role of religion in seeking justice on his blog this week.

You can find his work online at sdpb.org/woster. 

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Where is the money coming from to fund the fireworks display at Mount Rushmore? This and more in today’s SDPB News Podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify today. 

In The Moment … July 1, 2020 Show 850 Hour 2

This summer SDPB brings you "South Dakota Home Garden." This series is designed to assist you in various ways when it comes to gardening and planting. Today we talk about an adaptable and rugged perennial, daylilies. They are able to withstand South Dakota winters and require very little care. Erik Helland, owner and president of Landscape Garden Centers in Sioux Falls, joins with more.