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South Dakota News Watch reporter Bart Pfankuch opens his reporter's notebook with a story on South Dakota's bounty program. On-Call with the Prairie Doc® airs Thursday nights on SDPB-TV. Dr. Jill Kruse joins us with a preview of the show where the focus is on nephrology. School board meetings have taken an ugly turn across the country as board members and parents find themselves at odds over mask mandates. The Rapid City School Board met last night. SDSU Political Science Professors David Wiltse... Читать дальше...

As COVID-19 numbers rise in South Dakota, we check in with health professionals to get an update. Today, Dr. Shankar Kurra from Monument Health is with us. A nine-decade-old bridge at Wind Cave National Park gets renovations. SDPB's Arielle Zionts has more on the history and future of Beaver Creek Bridge. Today on Morning Macro, how tight labor markets in the United States and, in particular, South Dakota are affecting wages. Professor Joe Santos joins us. Over the weekend, Harding County celebrated its anniversary. Читать дальше...

School boards across the state are debating mask mandates. One of the first to require masks is the Mitchell Board of Education. We talk with Joe Graves, Mitchell's school superintendent, about the decision and the backlash against it. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls talks with a local business about how it's stayed open for a decade and weathered the pandemic. Microsoft will begin rolling out the free upgrade to Windows 11 on October 5th, but support for the Android app will not launch at the same time. Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...

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. Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...

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... Читать дальше...