In the Moment - Lori Walsh

Latest Episodes:

Living with nature's nuisance animals Jun 10, 2025

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Bethany Brookshire, author of "Pests," discusses the definition of a pest and why elephants qualify. Plus, the pests of South Dakota: Beavers, coyotes and prairie dogs.

South Dakota's plants, birds & butterflies in a warming world Jun 09, 2025

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An ornithologist discusses the birds that sweeten South Dakota's skies with song. He shares his favorite chirps and also explores how birds are adapting to hotter winters.

SDPB has a new radio station in Mitchell Jun 04, 2025

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Mitchell can now listen to SDPB on a new full-power radio station. We learn more about KWSD 89.1 FM and the people who make up the Mitchell community.

Heading down two South Dakota roads to history Jun 02, 2025

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Russ Swanson stumbled on a piece of history on his family's land. It led him down several different roads — and a few rabbit holes — pursuing outlaws of the past.

Where to find the funny in South Dakota May 30, 2025

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Trevor Ryan recounts the life of a historic building that now houses a one-of-a-kind comedy club in Rapid City. And Nathan Hults shares his comedic journey in Sioux Falls.

South Dakota's DCI enters partnership with ICE May 29, 2025

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After state political leaders visited the southern border, they announced a new partnership between the Division of Criminal Investigation and ICE. We learn the specifics.

U.S.-China deal offers some stability but prices are expected to rise May 27, 2025

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The Farmers Business Network says the recent trade deal delays a potential rise in retaliatory tariffs, but prices are still going to go up.

Levitt at the Falls invites Sioux Falls outdoors this summer May 22, 2025

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Two-time Grammy-nominated Divinity Roxx headlines the first Levitt at the Falls concert. We explore how the series is growing and talk to Roxx ahead of her performance.

Did trade tariffs & deficits downgrade the U.S credit system? May 22, 2025

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Moody’s Investors Service changed its rating of the U.S. sovereign debt last week. Joe Santos, Ph.D., breaks down the symbiotic relationship behind the downgrade.

Sticky notes & sound healing: Caring for your mental health May 20, 2025

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We explore South Dakota's mental health care landscape, including an art installation that battles stigma and the healing sounds of a singing bowl.