In the Moment - Lori Walsh

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Rep. Johnson: No 'magic beans' for economic relief before midterm election Oct 16, 2026

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U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson says affordability in America is an ongoing problem and Republicans shouldn't give people "false hope" about economic relief before midterm elections.

Twenty-four-hour film project fuels conversation around homelessness and helping Oct 15, 2026

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The documentary "24 Hours on 8th Street" is having a moment in Sioux Falls. The filmmakers discuss how an idea became a call to action, and how a call to action might become a movement.

State Treasurer candidates discuss security and unclaimed property returns Oct 13, 2026

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Two candidates say they are ready to become the next chief banking officer for South Dakota. Republican Melissa Hull and Democrat Margaret Kuipers make their case to voters.

Candidates discuss how best to protect public lands while increasing revenue Oct 09, 2026

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Who is the best candidate to protect public lands for future generations? Brock Greenfield and Raeann Mettler lay out their priorities for the office of Commissioner of School and Public Lands.

Auditor candidates focus on keeping taxpayer dollars safe Oct 08, 2026

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We mee the candidates for South Dakota State Auditor. Catherine Barranco and Tom Cool look at opportunities for the office that watches every dollar.

PUC candidates talk data centers and affordability in utility pricing Oct 07, 2026

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The candidates for Public Utilities Commission will influence the future of South Dakota's energy infrastructure. We hear from Republican Don Haggar and Democrat Frank Kloucek.

Secretary of State race gives voters three choices Oct 06, 2026

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Three candidates want your vote in the South Dakota Secretary of State race. For Republican Heather Baxter, further securing South Dakota’s elections is the goal. For Democrat Terrence Davis, it's rebuilding trust in the office for the long term. For Libertarian Tamara Lesnar, it's offering a different path from established party lines.

South Dakota U.S. House race debate Oct 02, 2026

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SDPB in partnership with South Dakota News Watch hosted a debate between the two candidates running for South Dakota's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Adventure film follows equestrians on journey across Mongolia Oct 02, 2026

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"The Great Nomad Expedition" follows riders on camel, yak, horse, and reindeer as they traverse the Mongolian wilderness in partnership with herders. Filmmaker Kristin Gates previews the film ahead of the Black Hills Film Festival.

South Dakota Festival of Books returns to Sioux Falls Oct. 3, features Mount Rushmore author Matthew Davis Oct 01, 2026

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For its 24th anniversary, the South Dakota Festival of Books returns to downtown Sioux Falls. Featured authors include Jeffrey Rosen ("Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America") and Anton Treuer ("Where Wolves Don't Die"). SDPB's Lori Walsh talked with One Book author Matthew Davis ("Biography of a Mountain") for a preview.

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