In the Moment - Lori Walsh

In The Moment: The Laura Ingalls Wilder, Pioneer Girl Series Sep 02, 2021

The South Dakota State Fair in Huron begins today. Candi Briley is the assistant manager. She joins us with more information on the days ahead and what to expect. Another season of On-Call with the Prairie Doc begins tonight on SDPB TV. It's an ask anything episode and Dr. Andrew Ellsworth hosts. He joins us with a preview. The state of South Dakota has its own publishing house . It has published the Laura Ingalls Wilder autobiography "Pioneer Girl." Today we talk to editors Nancy Tystad Koupal and Cody Ewart about the new book " Pioneer Girl: The Revised Texts ," as well as the revision process and the surprise impact of Laura Ingalls Wilder projects undertaken by the press. This segment kicks off our September Spotlight where we explore our state’s literary heritage, iconic works, and meet some of the region’s rising stars. We take a moment for the South Dakota Sports Almanac which focuses on Earl Sande, one of the greatest horse jockeys of all time. Erik Helland is with us from

In The Moment: Redistricting, And The Response To COVID Resurging Sep 01, 2021

SDPB's Lee Strubinger joins us with an explanation of redistricting in South Dakota. Lawyers are questioning whether the language of a document that is over 150 years old is valid. This is in regards to healthcare for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. Victoria Wicks reports for SDPB. South Dakota National Guard members are tapped with assisting Monument Health with COVID-19 testing. Dakota Political Junkies Tom Dempster and Jonathan Ellis weigh in. For over two decades, former U.S. Senator Larry Pressler represented South Dakota in Washington, D.C. He's also a Rhodes scholar and a Vietnam veteran. Now he can add member of the South Dakota Hall of Fame to the list. The drought has taken its toll on crops in South Dakota, but hops, which are used to make beer, thrive on the intense sunshine. Laura Johnson reports for SDPB. SDPB's Nate Wek joins us for a conversation about the potential impact of COVID-19 on a new season of South Dakota high school sports and activities.

In The Moment: The Origin Story, History, And Controversy Of The Black Hills National Forest Aug 31, 2021

Dr. Chad Thury from Avera joins us with an update on COVID-19 and hospital capacity in the Avera system. SDPB's Lura Roti introduces us to the Sumption family and how they are adding value to the oats they raise. After a month of spotlighting the Black Hills National Forest, we look at the history of the region, from the origin story of the Lakota people to the current controversy over logging. We take a moment for the South Dakota Sports Almanac which focuses on Olympic champion wrestler Randy Lewis. Muhammad Ali, a new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon, premieres September 19 on SDPB-TV. Tomorrow, at 7:00 p.m. Central (6:00 p.m. Mountain) you can join SDPB and Vaney Hariri for a special screening and discussion at SDPB's Sioux Falls and Black Hills studios, or online at SDPB.org/ALI. Hariri is a cultural developer and boxer from Sioux Falls. Square Mileage is an art display featuring the works of people and places and what they mean to the artist and viewer. Fifty

In The Moment: Creating And Inspiring Tomorrow's Leadership Aug 30, 2021

Darren Clabo is South Dakota's Fire Meteorologist. He joins us today with an update on fire potential and conditions in the state. Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg did not attend his own sentencing; his lawyer appeared for him. Joe Boever's widow and his sister made statements in the courtroom, though Ravnsborg wasn't there to hear them. After the hearing, two of Joe's cousins spoke with reporters, including SDPB's Victoria Wicks. John T Meyer is the host of the Leadmore podcast where he talks with leaders of today to help inspire and create the leaders of tomorrow. He's with us to expand on what this podcast is. This day in South Dakota history takes us back to 1936 where President Franklin Delano Roosevelt attended the dedication ceremony for Jefferson's image on Mount Rushmore. SDPB's Lura Roti reports that one in six people in South Dakota provide care for an elder family member or friend. Since 2009, Josh Rieck has lived and worked at his home studio in Sioux Falls where he makes

In The Moment: Mel Schopp And Deb Soholt Discuss Working With "What Is" Aug 27, 2021

Beth Schneider is the executive director of Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota, known as JAG-SD. Today we learn more of this program and its benefits. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls and Kehala Two Bulls join the show to discuss the need for mentors, volunteers, and advocates specifically for the Seventh Circuit CASA program. Kehala is the organization's executive director. Life can move at lightning speed, and every now and again, we all need a heavy reality check. I nfluential She's Mel Schopp and Deb Soholt join us for a look at the truth-slapping work of considering "What Is." We'll talk about working within the confines of our current situations, even when those situations feel out of our control. Eliza Blue reflects on how the book Black Beauty relates to her current life on the ranch in this month's " Postcards from the Prairie ." South Dakota State Historian Ben Jones joins us for a preview of Monday's new episode of History 605 . In it, Ben Jones talks with author Jerome

In The Moment: The Role Of Private Forest Land Plays In The Black Hills Aug 26, 2021

Parts of South Dakota received much-needed rainfall this past weekend. Laura Edwards is the SDSU Extension State Climatologist, she joins us with an update on drought. SDPB's Lee Strubinger takes a look at Governor Kristi Noem's response to cannabis reform over the years. We continue our August spotlight coverage on the Black Hills National Forest. Bob Burns is with the South Dakota Family Forest Association. He's with us today to emphasize the role private forest land plays in the Black Hills. Erik Helland is with us today for a conversation about the leafy textures and colors that pop on hostas. SDPB's Fiddles and Friends returns with three shows this week. Fiddlers Kenny Putnam, Owen DeJong and Tom Schaefer haul the ensemble to Watertown tonight, Sioux Falls tomorrow, and Rapid City on Saturday.

In The Moment: AG Ravnsborg Scheduled To Appear In Court Tomorrow Aug 25, 2021

In July, the Rapid City Regional Airport had its highest month in history when it comes to enplanements. Patrick Dame is the executive director and he's with us to put these numbers into context. As students return to school we catch up with Justin Zajic, he is the superintendent of the Chamberlain School District. We discuss the challenges and plans moving forward with in-person learning in his district. Dakota Political Junkies Michael Card and Jon Hunter discuss the criminal case against South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg regarding the death of pedestrian Joe Boever last September. Ravnsborg is scheduled to appear in court later this week. 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee Mamie Pyle was a leader in the women's suffrage movement in South Dakota. The Montrose Music Festival is the realization of Matt Fockler's dream to celebrate the community of Montrose with an all-acoustic festival. It takes place this Friday through Sunday.

In The Moment: Samantha Specks' 'Dovetails In Tall Grass: A Novel' Aug 24, 2021

We check in with Dr. Shankar Kurra from Monument Health regarding hospital capacity in the Black Hills post-Sturgis rally and what are we watching for with COVID cases in the days ahead. Several agencies and George Washington University have teamed up to create the South Dakota Native American Tourism Alliance which is launching this week in Rapid City. SDPB's Arielle Zionts joins us with what its potential impact might be. Samantha Specks is an author who wrote Dovetails in Tall Grass: A Novel. This book was inspired by the true story of the thirty-eight Dakota-Sioux men hanged in Minnesota in 1862. She joins with more on her powerful tale of two young women connected by the fate of one man. This Week in South Dakota history U.S. Senator Thomas Stirling of South Dakota introduced legislation to prevent the willful obstruction of trains in interstate commerce. Col. Bob Certain, a B-52 navigator, was shot down during the Vietnam War during Linebacker II. Certain was a POW for more than

In The Moment: Menno And White River Were Flooded In 2019, Now They're Taking On Drought Aug 20, 2021

Dusty Johnson is South Dakota's U.S. Representative. He's also the latest winner of a Democracy Award given to him and his office in the category of transparency and accountability. He joins us today with details. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls talks about a new trial being conducted by the Black Hills Center for American Indian Health in regards to COVID-19. The spring of 2019 flooding took place across South Dakota. Curt Ulmer is from Menno and Jennifer Strait is from White River. We spoke with them in 2019 and today we catch up with them during a drought where situations are much different. Bishop Peter Muhich of the Catholic Dioceses of Rapid City and Bishop Donald DeGrood of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls issued a joint statement saying COVID vaccinations are "not a universal moral duty." Does that contradict directions from Pope Francis? How are Catholics called to consider vaccination in a public health emergency? SDPB's Kevin Woster offers insight for this "On the Other Hand"

In The Moment: The Forest, The Treaty, And The Precedent For Returning Seized Land Aug 19, 2021

The drought in South Dakota continues. The latest drought monitor map reveals any relief that may occur with some precipitation that areas may have received. Laura Edwards is the SDSU Extension State Climatologist, she further explains the current situation. The interim Joint Committee on Appropriations met Wednesday. SDPB's Lee Strubinger is with us to provide an update on history and civics curriculum standards. The SDPB August Spotlight illuminates the Black Hills forest. Today we explore a few things we know about the forest before it was documented by representatives of the U.S. federal government. Craig Howe is founder and director of the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies ( CAIRNS ). He holds a Ph.D. in architecture and anthropology. We talk with him about the forest, treaties, and the precedent for returning land that was seized in violation of treaties and federal law. Wyatt Dennis had his heart set on a LEGO Space Station. He started a lemonade stand that

In The Moment: The Events Unfolding Events In Afghanistan, The Political Fallout Aug 18, 2021

The government in Afghanistan has been taken over by the Taliban, sooner than the Biden administration expected. President Biden stands behind his decision to withdraw U.S. troops. Tim Schorn is the director of international studies at the University of South Dakota. He joins us with context. An invasive species is clogging up hyroelectric systems which could result in a rate increase for customers. SDPB's Laura Johnson reports on the growing infestation of zebra mussels. South Dakota State University political scientists Lisa Hager and David Wiltse discuss the unfolding events in Afghanistan for today's Dakota Political Junkies segment. We take a moment to recognize the 2020 class of inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Today we feature inductee Kitty Kinsman. Author and former Pierre resident Pam Nowak will talk about the research she conducted to merge fact and fiction in writing the novel Never Let Go . The book weaves together the lives of five women living near Lake

In The Moment: Lieutenant Colonel Ben Jones' Time In Afghanistan Aug 17, 2021

State Demographer Weiwei Zhang joins us to talk about the U.S. Census and what the latest numbers reveal about a shifting South Dakota. Recently the South Dakota 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued opinions on two "Ag-Gag" laws. Victoria Wicks reports on these opinions for SDPB. Lt. Col. Ben Jones (USAF, retired) joins us to talk about his time in Afghanistan. Jones served in Afghanistan twice, first as an advisor at the National Military Academy of Afghanistan in 2009, and later as a member of the Strategic Transition and Assessment Group from 2011 to 2012. Jones holds a Ph.D. in history and currently serves as South Dakota's state historian. SDPB's Arielle Zionts met a biker poet named Matt Hoffman (aka "Chewy" or "Wizard") at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Hoffman talks about the motorcycle accident that changed his life and how he embraces the artistry of his permanent injury. What is a carbon bank and how would South Dakota producers use it to expand the use of climate-friendly

In The Moment: Looking Forward To Kindergarten And Back On Sturgis 81 Aug 16, 2021

The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books. Daniel Ainslie is the city manager for Sturgis. He joins us with a look back at what this rally was and how it went. Employment opportunities at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are often filled with temporary gig-workers. SDPB's Arielle Zionts explains how this works and who these people are. Are South Dakota schools expecting an influx of new kindergarteners after many parents held students back during the pandemic? The answer is harder to get at than you might think. Joining us is Carmen Stewart, the director of the Head Start community in Vermillion. On this day in South Dakota history, Congressman Bill Janklow was driving a vehicle that struck and killed a motorcyclist at an intersection in Moody County. Master gardener Mary Deibert speaks on future gardens and climate change this Wednesday at the Rapid City Public Library. Deibert is the state coordinator for the Citizens' Climate Lobby. Hip-hop artist Nur-D (Matt Allen)

In The Moment: Black Hills National Forest's Rich History And Potential Future Aug 13, 2021

What information is available to the public regarding HIV prevalence and prevention ? Cassie Deffenbaugh is an administrator in the Office of Disease Prevention Services with the South Dakota Department of Health. She's with us to provide insight. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls joins us live from the new studio at Red Cloud. He and Micheal Two Bulls discuss Native American art, including a mural at the new Racing Magpie venue. The Black Hills National Forest is rich in history. Bill Coburn is a Black Hills forestry consultant and a fellow of the Society of American Foresters. We revisit Case No. 1, the federal government's first timber sale. We'll also talk about the future of forestry. This conversation is part of our SDPB August Spotlight . Sunday is the last day that wildlife artists can enter the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with the winning piece being featured on the 2022 duck stamp. SDPB's Lura Roti has this story on two South Dakota artists who have entered. "Moment In Sound" with

In The Moment: Emily Oster's Data-Driven Guide To Better Parenting Aug 12, 2021

Sturgis traffic reports show the vehicle count is up from last year but down from the 75th rally in 2015. Mike Carlson is the Rapid City area engineer with the South Dakota Department of Transportation . He breaks down the numbers. The Biden administration has ordered insurers to cover costs for HIV prevention treatment PrEP. Dr. Susan Hoover specializes in infectious disease at Sanford Health and is with us to discuss this treatment and who should seek it. Economist Emily Oster is known for diving into research in order to make tough parenting decisions. Her latest book, "The Family Firm," is a data-driven guide to better decision-making in the early school years. We discuss frameworks for decision-making and how to approach those decisions when you have limited information. We take a moment to check out Madison where, unfortunately, the area is in the "extreme drought" category. The 2021-22 season at the BrickHouse Community Arts Center begins tomorrow night with music from Mike Lee.

In The Moment: The Revision Of Social Studies Standards And The Political Fallout Aug 11, 2021

The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway. South Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Jason Ketterling joins us with an update on DUIs, drug arrests, and collision statistics. SDPB's Seth Tupper reports on the five-year anniversary of the renaming of South Dakota's highest mountain. Tupper spoke with Basil Brave Heart about the journey to Black Elk Peak. Political Junkies Tom Dempster & Jonathan Ellis discuss the state's top political news. We begin with a look at the state working group for social studies standards revision and political fallout from state Department of Education changes. We take a moment to hear from another 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee. It's Maestro Delta David Gier of the Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra in his own words. Nearly 30 women will embark on the 17-month Women's Leadership Program by EmBe. There have been 250 graduates of the program which convenes next month. Photographer Paul Horsted has chronicled the Black Hills through books like

In The Moment: Senator Thune Talks About The Black Hills Forest Aug 10, 2021

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway. SDPB's Arielle Zionts joins us with reporting from Sturgis. We continue our August Spotlight on the Black Hills National Forest by welcoming U.S. Senator John Thune. FRONTLINE'S In the Shadow of 9/11 examines the domestic terrorism case of the "Liberty City Seven," a group from Miami accused of plotting to blow up U.S. buildings. Several of the men were convicted in spite of having no weapons, no plot, and no association with Al Qaeda. FRONTLINE filmmaker Dan Reed joins us with more. In a 2019 interview with SDPB's Steve Zwemke, Lionel "Vinyl" Williams talks about frisson, the scientific term for one who gets "goosebumps" or a high from listening to certain pieces of music. Votes for women passed in 1918, after failing several times before. But amidst a World War, a global pandemic, and anxious national discussions about immigrants, South Dakota's suffrage leaders changed their tactics and carried the day in a rapidly changing electoral

In The Moment: The Stress Of Financially Planning For The End Of Your Life Aug 09, 2021

A landmark report released today from the United Nations outlines the human activities leading to catastrophic climate change. Bill Capehart is Associate Professor in Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences & Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota Mines. He joins us for insight into the methodology of the report and its potential impact. SDPB's Lee Strubinger joins us for a look at the latest Forest Plan for the Black Hills National Forest. COVID inspired many South Dakotans to rethink their end-of-life planning. It may be a sign of respect to be named the executor of a person's will, but there is also an emotional toll. Financial Therapist Rick Kahler joins us to unpack the turmoil. This week in 1927 Calvin Coolidge made opening remarks at the Mt. Rushmore dedication ceremony. We explore his thoughts about the men of the mountain. So-called Green Book listings helped Black Americans navigate travel during the age of limited civil rights protections. Historian Liz

In The Moment: How The Drought Is Transforming The Big Sioux River Aug 06, 2021

Earlier in the week we checked in with the mayor of Sturgis ahead of the rally. Today we visit with Vermillion Mayor Kelsey Collier-Wise regarding COVID mitigations in her community as students return to the University of South Dakota. Jackelyn Severin reports for SDPB on current reading levels in South Dakota public schools and efforts to get students back on track. Drought transforms the soil and the lives of the people who work it, but it also transforms rivers, lakes, and ponds. Travis Entenman & Jay Gilbertson discuss the Big Sioux River and the ongoing impact of the drought. For this week's Poetry from Studio 47 Patrick Hicks features the work of Sharon Chmielarz. Norma Wilson received the 2020 Dakota Conference Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of the Norther Plains from the Augustana University's Center for Western Studies. She discusses her research on Native American poetry ahead of the annual Dakota Conference.

In The Moment: Ibram X. Kendi Responds To Criticism From Gov. Noem Aug 05, 2021

This year, conditions have been very dry in South Dakota. Laura Edwards is SDSU Extension's State Climatologist. She joins us with this week's drought monitor update . As livestock search for water during the drought, producers are battling water quality issues in stock dams. Patrick Kozak is researching the salinity levels in northwestern South Dakota stock dams. He joins us today with an update. Ibram X. Kendi is a National Book Award-winning author and a leading antiracism scholar. Kendi is the second person to hold the Boston University endowed Andrew W. Mellon Professorship. (The first was Holocaust survivor and 1986 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Elie Wiesel.) Kendi's books include "How to Be Antiracist" and "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. His work and ideas have been singled out by Governor Kristi Noem in Executive Order 2021-11 as being "infused with factual errors." Ibram X. Kendi joins us now to talk about his focus on policy

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