South Dakota History
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Trump praised the pope at the start of Francis's papacy, in 2013. But relations soured during the 2016 election, when Francis criticized Trump's proposal to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
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NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago and a member of the College of Cardinals - the group that will help elect the next pope.
More Arts & Life stories
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Norma and Jerry Wilson discuss caretaking one of the oldest log houses in the state. And an Augustana researcher takes us back to the 1893 Chicago World Fair.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies look at how the national news is scrutinizing Leader John Thune's leadership style. Plus, where do deportees go when they can't go home?
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We meet a few vanishing South Dakota species: A shorebird nesting along the Missouri, a butterfly resting on a coneflower and a prehistoric fish navigating our waterways.
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The South Dakota Humanities Council is accepting applications for grants up to $10,000.
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"In the Moment" follows students and teachers back to South Dakota's classrooms. We explore perspectives on local education from journalists, teachers and superintendents.
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During a recent talk at the ethnobotanical garden near the old Homestake Mine, Marty Two Bulls Jr. described his visual art approach at a lab dedicated to studying the invisible.
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Our Dakota Political Junkies compare and contrast the messages at the RNC and DNC. We also look ahead at the political frenzy leading up to the presidential election.
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We showcase the musical career of South Dakota artist Mato Wayuhi. From his NPR Tiny Desk Contest entry to "Reservation Dogs" to his new album, we dive into Wayuhi's life and sounds.
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We bring you the SDPB studio's summer soundtrack. Hear the music and live performances we hosted throughout the season.
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The state has a long history of financial scandals. We dive into it with State Auditor Rich Sattgast and with our Dakota Political Junkies.
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U.S. Sen. John Thune joins us with an update on the Farm Bill. He discusses the conflicting opinions keeping the bill from essential updates.
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South Dakota poet John Nelson joins "In the Moment" to talk about his poetry book "Bootjack." He shares the process of finding the right language to capture the moment.