Jackie Hendry

Is it possible to end child sexual abuse in South Dakota? The Center for the Prevention of Childhood Maltreatment has a plan. Leaders of the organization are under no illusions about the complexity of the problem. But they also know the power of education, infrastructure, and response services. We welcome Director Carrie Sanderson.

American travel writer and television personality Rick Steves has a new mini-series called “Art of Europe.” Plus, an exhibition featuring work from some of the nation's greatest artists is open now at the Washington Pavilion. Guild Hall, featuring artwork from Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Chuck Close, and others arrives in Sioux Falls.

One week from the election. The most recent polling data for the South Dakota gubernatorial race indicates incumbent Kristi Noem has pulled ahead of challenger Jamie Smith significantly. Meanwhile, Republicans have gained more than 10 thousand registered voters since the primary in June. Political Junkies Tom Dempster and Jonathan Ellis weigh in on what happens when the election is over. If the grocery tax is repealed are there consequences?

Today's In the Moment covers Russian political oppression, homelessness in Sioux Falls, and art at USD.

In November, South Dakotans will cast their vote and elect new policymakers at the state and federal levels. One race will determine the state's next treasurer. We meet incumbent Josh Haeder and challenger John Cunningham.

In the last five years, South Dakota lost ten percent of its nursing homes. Low funding and staffing shortages threatened rural nursing homes even before the pandemic. Now, industry leaders fear the problem is only getting worse. Jackie Hendry previews the uncertain future of nursing homes on Dakota Focus.

The South Dakota legislative session has come to close. How are senate and house leaders counting their wins and losses? National hot-button issues were also a major talking point this year, including school curriculum and transgender legislation.

Educational outcomes for Native American students have lagged behind others in South Dakota for decades. A bill to create schools based on regional tribes’ language and culture is before lawmakers for the third year in a row. Proponents say it’s time for the state to try something different. Opponents say the proposed process could harm public schools.

March 10, 2021 Show 1005.It was March 10th, 2020, when the state’s public health lab confirmed the first presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the…

February 8, 2021 Show 987 Hour 1.South Dakota Public Broadcasting brings you gavel-to-gavel coverage of the state legislative session, now underway. You…