In the Moment

The Black Hills serve many roles. It’s a means for livelihood, a sacred space, a connection to nature and a place to call home. But how do you balance the those many different needs, especially when they sometimes seem at-odds with each other?

Children's book authors, illustrators and readers convene in Rapid City. We meet four of the attendees at this year's Young Readers Festival.

A new Forest Plan is in the making. Lou Conroy, the Forest Plan revision team leader for the Black Hills National Forest, discusses how you can help shape the plan.

We explore the mining increase in the Black Hills with SDPB's Lee Strubinger.

The First Fruits Harvest Festival provides more than fresh produce. It's an opportunity to revitalize a Sioux Falls community.

Gov. Kristi Noem shared a Rapid City stage with former President Donald Trump on Friday. Could they also share a presidential ticket?

A new documentary tells the story of journalist Dmitry Muratov. "Putin vs. the Press" chronicles how his reporting on the war in Ukraine puts his own life at risk.

How does it feel to watch someone else get a debt forgiven? We dive into these complicated feelings with financial therapist Rick Kahler.

Tom Larson from the Internal Revenue Service shares the science of starting with a misdeed's profits and working backwards to solve the crime.

We explore shared political values with McGovern Center director Joel Allen, Ph. D. He discusses how debate can be used as a tool to understand rather than convince.

Congress heads back to work to iron out the spending bills. Aging politicians hit the headlines. Our Dakota Political Junkies bring their analysis.

Long-term interest rates are on the rise. What does that tell us about the economy as a whole? Joe Santos, Ph. D., breaks it down.

The 19th book in the Longmire book series hits shelves next week. We catch up with author Craig Johnson about what he loves about writing Walt Longmire.

We talk with researchers about the little guys. Let's explore the big impacts that small changes in a cell can have and the importance of a little nesting bird.

Our Dakota Political Junkie explores how and why Gov. Kristi Noem tells the stories she does. We share a conversation about language and origins.

Many people in South Dakota may know Dakota State University as "that computer school." President José-Marie Griffiths shares why she thinks it's more than that.

Pamela Homan, Ph. D., spent 33 years in K-12 education. She’s being recognized for her contributions to education as a teacher, administrator and innovator.

The author of "Exploring with Custer: The 1874 Black Hills Expedition" takes listeners on an adventure through the region's past and present.

Our Dakota Political Junkie wades into all the politics related to South Dakota's largest river. Is it really ours? Plus, we take an irreverent look at the saints.

U.S. Sen. John Thune discusses how the 2023 farm bill could help farmers weather climate change. Plus, Jon Bakken brings us the sounds and stories of local musicians.

Tasha Fridia is part of the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program’s first cohort. She discusses her path into leadership and what it means to be a good relative.

Robert Arnio, Ph. D., reflects on his legacy as a psychologist, mental health advocate, teacher, pioneer and recent South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee.

Financial therapist Rick Kahler doesn't cover everything we owe our parents, but he does talk about whether we owe them free in-home care.

We stand at a crossroads with our guide: Neil Fulton, dean of the University of South Dakota School of Law. He walks us through what could be next for the country.

Did a global health crisis open the door to stardom for Gov. Noem? Our Dakota Political Junkie dives into the political rise launched by the word “should.”