In The Moment … July 10, 2020 Show 856 Hour 1 Each Friday, Patrick Hicks brings us Poetry from Studio 47 . Enjoy today's episode. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

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. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

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. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 2 Famously stated in George Orwell's 1984, "Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past." China's control of the narrative surrounding Hong Kong's relation to the county is now reaching further than its own borders. A new provision to Article 38 of their national security law now applies to those in the United States. But, can a foreign country tell the citizens of another what to do? Joining us to clarify is

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 2 The South Dakota Game Fish and Parks contest called Snapshot South Dakota is officially underway. This contest will focus on capturing the beauty of our outdoor resources in South Dakota. It's open to all age ranges and levels of photography experience. Joining us today with more is Allie Hoeft, she is lead graphic designer and photographer with the SD Game Fish & Parks, and Nick Harrington, he's a Digital Content Strategist also with the SD Game

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. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment … July 9, 2020 Show 855 Hour 1 The COVID-19 infection rate on the Navajo Nation reservation has outpaced most other areas of the country, including New York City. Nearly eight thousand people have tested positive, and 382 people have died. Dr. Karen Williams is a hospitalist physician at Tsehootooi Medical Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona--one of the facilities within the Navajo Nation. On Friday the Great Plains Tribal Chairmen's Health Board hosted a webinar featuring Dr.

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 . Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

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. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play

In The Moment … July 8, 2020 Show 854 Hour 2 Hugh Bartels would like your vote this fall to continue representing District 5, Codington County. Hugh is a Republican running for state representative and joins us now as we continue our Meet the Candidates series. Find us on: Apple , Spotify , and Google Play