Lori Walsh

2 days ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester

On today's show... We share the second half of our conversation with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum. He shares what to keep in mind as tourists and construction cones start to crowd the state's roadways (1:00 to 14:38). Teacher Talk's Gina Benz and Jackie Wilber discuss key things teachers should focus on during summer break. It's all about self-care and self-compassion (14:38 to 42:30). Read the full companion blog. Plus, Black Hills singer-songwriter Marnie Cook was in our studios in March.

6 days ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann

On today's show... Two centuries ago, Rebecca Clarren's Ashkenazi Jewish family was prohibited from owning land in their Russian homeland. When they came to America, the promise of "free land" brought them to South Dakota. Clarren heard stories of her pioneer relatives throughout her childhood, but she never heard any stories about their Lakota neighbors. Once she was struck by that realization, she decided to re-examine her family's story.

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester

This interview originally aired on "In the Moment" on SDPB Radio. Charges against a South Dakota ranching family have been dropped in a land dispute. Charles and Heather Maude were indicted on federal charges for allegedly taking 50 acres of national grassland. The Trump administration announced that they were dropping the charges late last week. And now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will investigate charges of government overreach in this case. Jonathan Ellis is co-founder of The Dakota Scout.

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Ellen Koester |Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann

On today's show... SDPB's Lee Strubinger spoke with artist Marty Two Bulls Jr. after he smudged the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in March. We bring you his interview about azilya and the artistic engagement (1:00 to 16:08). A new coffee table book explores the old Homestake Gold Mine through the stories of the people who worked there. Erin Woodward takes us into the pages of her book "The Price of Gold: Stories from the Homestake Gold Mine" (16:08 to 37:52).

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ellen Koester |Ari Jungemann

On today's show... Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum breaks down the 2024 crime report for the state's largest city, including which numbers are trending down. He also talks about the power of mentorship, as well as why his local police force isn't currently involved in immigration enforcement (1:00 to 22:53). Jonathan Ellis of The Dakota Scout joins as our Dakota Political Junkie. He unpacks a controversial court case and the West River ranching family at its heart (22:53 to 34:40).