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Dr. José-Marie Griffiths is the President of Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota. She has spent her career in research, teaching, public service, corporate leadership, workforce and economic development, and higher education administration, with a special focus on working in STEM fields.  She has served in presidential appointments to the National Science Board, the U.S. President's Information Technology Advisory Committee, and the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. She was a member of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence and is an expert advisor with the Special Commission on Special Projects (SCSP).  She participated in the White House Cyber Workforce and Education Summit, and 2023 Senate hearings on AI and Ag, research, and workforce.  She was named the 2024 USA Today Woman of the Year for South Dakota, one of 50 Influential Women in AI by InspiredMinds, and was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2023. In this episode, you'll hear about: The importance of accountability and careful data set selection to combat AI bias. Dakota State University's leadership in cyber defense and AI education. The interplay between AI, cybersecurity, and the disruptive potential of quantum computing on encryption. The STEM talent gap in the U.S. and the role of legal immigration in bolstering innovation. Quantum technology's future applications and its impact on encryption systems. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-marie-griffiths-9106b7b/ https://www.linkedin.com/school/dakota-state-university/ Website - https://dsu.edu/  https://www.dsucyber27.com/ Dr. Colin Ponce AI and Energy - https://www.alcorn.law/podcast/sap201/ Alcorn Immigration Law: Subscribe to the monthly Alcorn newsletter Sophie Alcorn Podcast: Episode 16: E-2 Visa for Founders and Employees Episode 19: Australian Visas Including E-3 Episode 20: TN Visas and Status for Canadian and Mexican Citizens Immigration Options for Talent, Investors, and Founders Immigration Law for Tech Startups eBook

Beverly Warne passed away on Sunday. We bring you our conversation with the nurse, mentor and Lakota elder from her South Dakota Hall of Fame induction.

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

Hani Shafai is a designer, developer and South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee. He spoke with In the Moment about what he views as a professional's duty to their community.

In the Moment chats about care for South Dakota veterans, the South Dakota Hall of Fame and more.

Dr. Paul Gnirk was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his work as an engineer, professor, and dedicated community servant to South Dakota. Dr. Gnirk joined Board Director Steve Flanery to share more about his professional career which has spanned nearly six decades.In this episode, you will hear:How Dr. Gnirk chose the path to becoming a mining engineerThe ways in which his work took him all over the worldHow his dedication to South Dakota continues today“When I got the award at School of Mines, I thought I had reached the pinnacle of my career—but here I am today,” reflected Dr. Gnirk about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.His recognition is well earned for the commitment he has shown to his career, his students, and the state of South Dakota. He has provided employment for many Ph.D. engineers and scientists and has advocated scholarship opportunities for students. As former SD Mines Alumni President, Dr. Gnirk was also awarded the university's March Medal which exemplifies a caring spirit for students. We are proud to share Paul Gnirk's legacy here at the South Dakota Hall of Fame.To learn more about Dr. Paul Gnirk, you can visit his legacy page here: Legacy Paul Gnirk - SD Hall of Fame ProgramsFollow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffame Instagram: @sdhalloffame Website: www.sdhalloffame.org

In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, your host, Angela Kennecke, sits down with South Dakota Hall of Famer Evelyn Leite, who has overcome incredible adversity in her life. Growing up with a father who struggled with alcohol addiction, Leite experienced firsthand the destructive power of substance use disorders. Unfortunately, her struggles didn't end there - she went on to marry a man who battled addiction and was abusive, and she eventually turned to alcohol herself as a way to cope. However, Leite found the strength to seek help for her addiction and turned her life around.Today, Leite is an accomplished author with 17 books, some of which draw on her personal experiences and help others dealing with substance use disorders. Her dedication to serving others has earned her a place in the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In this episode, we'll hear her inspiring story of resilience, courage, and hope as she shares the lessons she's learned along the way.Support the showFor more episodes and to read Angela's blog, just go to our website, Emilyshope.charityWishing you faith, hope and courage! Podcast producers: Casey Wonnenberg & Anna Fey

Grace Martin Highley (1895–1985) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame for laying the foundation for child welfare practices across the state. Her descendants, Karen Lockhart (granddaughter), Cheryl Zimiga (granddaughter), and Toni Hansen (great-granddaughter), recently joined Steve Flanery, South Dakota Hall of Fame Board Director, for a conversation about Grace's lasting impact in South Dakota.In this episode, you will hear:Grace's early life working doing welfare work during the Great DepressionThe leadership Grace showed that set an example for other state's welfare programsThe lasting impact her work has had, still seen today.“The best thing you can do is listen to the child.” – Grace Martin HighleyEarly in her career, Grace took on the position of Relief Worker for the Fall River County Commissioners, where she was to decide which families should be given federal money to buy food. The first family she visited lived in a cave, had nine children, and only milk from six goats and flour. This experience solidified her lifelong dedication to the welfare of children in the state, and by 1939, she became the director of South Dakota Child Welfare. For 21 years, she built a nationally-recognized program based on the needs of children and on goals and professional training–which did not exist in 1939.Learn more about Grace Martin Highley on her Legacy Page here: https://sdexcellence.org/Grace_Martin_Highley_2022Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffame Instagram: @sdhalloffame Website: www.sdhalloffame.org

South Dakota Hall of Fame 1987 Inductee Adeline Gnirk had a love for writing, and a drive to tell the collective story of the place she called home. In this Legacy Podcast episode, her two sons – Paul and David Gnirk – share the legacy of their mother's work to document the lives of the people who called Gregory and Charles Mix counties home. In this episode, you will hear:Adeline Gnirk's early life and the now fifth generation family farm in BurkeHer process to document the history of her communityThe legacy she created for not just herself but for generations of families in southeastern South Dakota“She really became known in our area as the book lady.” - David GnirkAdeline not only documented a history in writing, but she also amassed a large collection of photographs. She grew the history of Gregory and Charles Mix counties to seven volumes but exceeded this number in other counties, as well. Paul added that his mother documented beyond the borders of the state, too. She collected family history that went back to the immigrant families in places like Sweden before they settled in South Dakota. To learn more about Adeline Gnirk, you may visit her legacy page here: Legacy Adeline Gnirk - SD Hall of Fame Programs Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffame Instagram: @sdhalloffame Website: www.sdhalloffame.org

Mark Shlanta (1965–2022) was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2022 for his life's work in the telecommunications industry in South Dakota. Mark led by example, and his legacy of vision, community involvement, and a love of work and learning brought an entire region together. He created jobs and opportunities across many communities in South Dakota and exemplified excellence in the way he connected the state.In this episode, you will hear:Mark's life and early years.The way Mark led, as a boss and community member,  and the ways he brought South Dakota communications to the forefront of the nation.“He was a good connector; a good human connector,  and a good technology connector, and always the last one to take the credit”. –Vernon Brown, a colleague of Mark Shlanta.Mark's 23 years at SDN communications, 21 of which he spent as CEO, changed the technology and communications trajectory of South Dakota. SDN worked with the governor's office to connect the schools and universities with a fiber optic network, opening schools to new technology and collaboration opportunities.To learn more about Mark Shlanta, visit his legacy page here.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffame Instagram: @sdhalloffame Website: www.sdhalloffame.org

William (Bill) Walsh was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2007 for his service to South Dakota through multiple forms of outreach. Bill has served five parishes as an ordained catholic priest and teacher; he has helped shape prison reform in the state; he served in positions with Social Services for the Black Hills and West River Mental Health Services; he formed the Black Hills Forum and Press Club; and he has helped restore Deadwood to its old west appearance.Bill sat down with the Hall's Board Chair, Marci Burdick during the 2022 Honors Ceremony, to talk about his life and legacy in South Dakota.In this episode, you'll hear:Bill's early years as a catholic priestThe path that led him from the church to the wild west of DeadwoodHow he has helped shape conversation through community in western South Dakota“Seven people in any community can turn it around,” stated Bill, as he reflected on community leadership and what it took to revitalize Deadwood.To learn more about 2007 Inductee Bill Walsh, click here to view his legacy page.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffame Instagram: @sdhalloffame Website: www.sdhalloffame.org

The latest class of South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees includes Bev Warne.

Mark Shlanta dreamt of connecting every South Dakotan to a digital world at their fingertips. We talk about communication, broadband, and the vision of the late South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee

Award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist, Angela Kennecke, has spent three decades keeping people informed on the evening news. Her investigative reports have resulted in changes to laws. She was named a 2021inductee to the South Dakota Hall of Fame. In recent years, many of Angela's stories focused on the growing opioid crisis. On the day her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, died of an overdose, Angela was working on a story on Good Samaritan Laws and overdose deaths.  Emily died of fentanyl poisoning. Angela has taken Emily's story nationwide and even internationally. Angela speaks tirelessly about the issues surrounding opioid addiction, a parent's frustration and sense of helplessness and tells it all from the perspective of a mother who has lost her child. Angela started a charity called “Emily's Hope,” because she never gave up hope on her daughter and now wants to offer hope to other families struggling with addiction. Angela believes when tragedy and setbacks strike the only thing you have control over is your response. Angela's response to the loss of her beautiful and beloved daughter is to turn heartbreak into action by erasing the stigma surrounding addiction and advocate for more funding, better treatment and more research and understanding of the disease claiming so many lives.   WEBSITE  IG  PODCAST  Episode 47 I Connecting beyond the grave with Shauna Domalain  The Day His Heart Stopped Crying: A Sinner's Journey to Grace Through Heartbreak and Sorrow: available on Amazon    You can learn more or schedule a session at www.livealifeyoulove.org or email shauna@livealifeyoulove.org The Growing Up in Heaven Program is now available at www.livealifeyoulove.org where you'll learn a proven, step-by-step process to connect with, and experience your child as they grow up in Heaven. With love and blessings, Shauna xo © 2022 Shauna Domalain

Dr. Charles Hart started his career in family and emergency medicine. Over a three-decade career, Hart became CEO of Regional Health, now Monument Health, the major health care provider within a 300-mile radius centered on Rapid City. We talk with Hart about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

We welcome Randell Beck for a conversation about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and how he elevated South Dakota journalism for the region and for the nation.Plus, SDPB's Jackie Hendry previews the Sioux River Folk Festival. We welcome the Christopher David Hanson Band.

We welcome former Governor Dennis Daugaard to the program. We'll talk about his induction into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.We also preview the 82nd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally with an eye toward wildfire risk and traffic safety.

Buffalo Man is a South Dakota Hall of Fame artist with music featured in the motion picture ‘Doe Boy' by Chris Eyres and the Emmy nominee Amazon Prime series ‘Bosch'. He continues to grow his musical repertiore with 3 released EPs and a multitude of singles that can be found on all major streaming platforms. His motivation to create music that is poignant and diverting stems from being born and raised on the Ihanktonwan (Yankton) lands of South Dakota. Sharing their personal love of music his parents, Beverly and Greg Zephier, introduced musical production to him and his siblings with the creation of the band ‘Indigenous'. Buffalo wrote, recorded, and performed with his siblings from 1988 until 2006 touring across the US, Canada, and into Europe sharing the stage with well known artists such as BB King, Bob Dylan, John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., and many more. In 2006 Buffalo initially created ‘Disciples of Sound' until transitioning into ‘Black Owl Society' in 2010. Performing and recording with a range of talented musicians until being joined full time by his sister and drummer, Good Eagle Woman, in 2018. With the creation of ‘Black Owl Society' he opened the doors to writing music that carried the weighted words of his origins. Lyrics inspired by uniquely indigenous stories, experiences, and emotions carried on resonant guitar, powerful drums, and deep deferential bass, ‘Black Owl Society's' music will give listeners a fully enlightening experience. Website: https://www.blackowlsociety.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrb_VgiP_uzpYi6cbwtypLA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_owl_society/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackowlsociety Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rmeXrlla5JybotaFe65o1

We kick off a series of conversations with the latest class of South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees. Today we meet Paul Gnirk. We'll talk about engineering solutions in South Dakota.

After two combat tours in Vietnam, Senator Larry Pressler ran for Congress in 1974 on a shoestring budget, with a positive and clean campaign. His style resonated with South Dakota voters. While not easy, he has demonstrated that you can win by being for something rather than against the opponent. He recently sat down with Marci Burdick of the South Dakota Hall of Fame to discuss his life and legacy in South Dakota. In this episode, you will hear:Sen. Pressler's early life; What led him to become a civil servant and run for senator;The lessons he is thankful for.He was the principal author of a telecommunications Act in 1996 which broadened Internet capabilities in South Dakota. His willingness to champion new ideas is an inspiration to all South Dakotans. At every opportunity, Pressler has demonstrated skill, creativity, and high moral character. He is a champion for excellence in South Dakota.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdhalloffame.org

Attitude, commitment, perseverance, excellence, these are the words that helped a 5'3" student play High School, College and Pro basketball. Recently she was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. This pioneer in women's sports will inspire you to overcome your circumstances and dream big.  tanyacreviewspins, tanyacrevier.com 

2017 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Scherschligt is an expert in insurance and risk management. Under his leadership, he and the firm of Howalt+McDowell have achieved a broad range of industry and community recognitions—including the Argus Leader Best in Business Inaugural Award.In this episode of the Legacy Podcast, our host Miles Beacom sits down with Jeff to discuss: the life lessons he learned going from small-town South Dakota to New York City for college;his career in the insurance industry, and his passion for public/private partnerships;and what he loves about giving back to his community and state.Jeff is continually inspired to make a difference. He made a big impact on the city of Sioux Falls when he, along with his daughter, conceived and saw through the creation of the first Gold LEED-certified structure in the city. Developed, designed and constructed by South Dakotans, Cherapa combines creative architecture, modern and historic aspects, an urban prairie and numerous sculptures from the Sioux Falls Sculpture Walk. It shines a light on what South Dakotans can accomplish when working in partnership with each other.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdhalloffame.orgProduced by Vela Creative Co.Recorded by South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

Award-winning investigative reporter and broadcast journalist, Angela Kennecke, has spent three decades keeping people informed on the evening news. Her investigative reports have resulted in changes to laws. She was named a 2021inductee to the South Dakota Hall of Fame.In recent years, many of Angela's stories focused on the growing opioid crisis. On the day her 21-year-old daughter, Emily, died of an overdose, Angela was working on a story on Good Samaritan Laws and overdose deaths.Emily died of fentanyl poisoning. Angela has taken Emily's story nationwide and even internationally. Angela speaks tirelessly about the issues surrounding opioid addiction, a parent's frustration, and a sense of helplessness and tells it all from the perspective of a mother who has lost her child. Angela started a charity called “Emily's Hope,” because she never gave up hope on her daughter and now wants to offer hope to other families struggling with addiction. Angela believes when tragedy and setbacks strike the only thing you have control over is your response. Angela's response to the loss of her beautiful and beloved daughter is to turn heartbreak into action by erasing the stigma surrounding addiction and advocate for more funding, better treatment, and more research and understanding of the disease claiming so many lives.Follow Emily's Hopehttps://www.facebook.com/emilyshopefoundationhttps://instagram.com/emilyshope_https://twitter.com/emilyshope_https://www.emilyshope.foundation/

In our newest Legacy Podcast episode, Greta Chapman, CEO of the South Dakota Hall of Fame sits down with Rick Melmer, the founder and director of Leadership South Dakota, to discuss the ways the two organizations are championing a culture of excellence in South Dakota—together. Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by Vela Creative Co., recorded by South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

In this episode, SDPB's Larry Rohrer sits down with Morris Jones, nephew of Inductees Baxter & Lyndall Berry. Husband and wife Inductees Baxter and Lyndall Berry, made a positive impact on the Ranching community throughout South Dakota, and are founding members of the South Dakota Hall of Fame.Baxter was a pioneer in the breeding and raising of Scotch Highland Cattle in Western, South Dakota. His and Lyndall's highland cattle herd became the largest in the world, and the Berry's ranch grew to be one of the finest in South Dakota.Along with the founding of the American Scotch Highland Association, Baxter was also a director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association for more than 45 years and dedicated his life to the Ranching Community.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by Vela Creative Co., recorded by South Dakota Public Broadcasting.

In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with 2018 Inductee, Dr. Rod Parry. Dr. Parry's profound impact on improving health care in South Dakota spanned more than 40 years as a physician-practitioner, scientist, teacher, and leader of medical organizations, including, most notably, the state's only medical school.As a physician, Dr. Parry distinguished himself for his skills, knowledge, and compassion. One of South Dakota's first pulmonologists, Dr. Parry's work on cystic fibrosis inspired him to help launch and direct South Dakota's Cystic Fibrosis Center.It was under Dr. Parry's leadership that USD's medical school established unique and beneficial educational programs that enabled the institution to become one of the nation's leading producers of rural physicians. Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this special Legacy Podcast episode, our CEO, Greta Chapman, sat down with Director Emeritus Dave Olson, and Board Emeritus Richard Gowen to discuss the ways the Hall has grown over the last decade. These three individuals have played a vital role in seeing the organization survive and thrive over the last ten years. Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this Legacy Interview, our host Miles Beacom sits down with Dr. Peggy Banks, assistant director of the National Music Museum, located in Vermillion. Peggy shares with us how 2006 Inductee Andre Larson and  2001 Inductee Dr. Wayne Knutson made a huge impact on the campus of USD, the State of South Dakota, and beyond.2006 Inductee Andre Larson and  2001 Inductee Dr. Wayne Knutson are responsible for ensuring that the National Music Museum came home to the University of South Dakota. The collection was first founded by Andre's father, Arnie Larson, and with the help of Dr. Knutson, the two established and grew the museum which is nearing its 50th anniversary. The museum houses over 15,000 musical instruments, including many of the earliest, best-preserved, and historically important instruments known to survive to this day.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

Humble people doing great things is always inspirational. Prepare yourself to be inspired today by listening to our conversation with Walter Panzirer, Trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust. Having lived and worked in rural America, Walter immediately knew where he could make a difference and improve lives when he found out he had been named as a Trustee. “We were given a blank slate to see how we can improve lives around the world.” ~Walter Panzirer Walter Panzirer, is a grandson of Leona Helmsley. Raised in California, he adopted South Dakota as his home. Having worked as a first responder in both states, Walter witnessed personally the significant disparities in quality health care available close to home – disparities that demanded attention. Serving as a paramedic, firefighter, and police officer also made him acutely aware of the range of situations encountered by these professionals – from cardiac and stroke events, to individuals facing a mental health crisis. Upon the death of his grandmother, Walter was to his great surprise named a Trustee of the Helmsley Charitable Trust. He realized the opportunity for investing in better healthcare for Americans in rural communities as well as for supporting communities across rural Africa to build resilience. A passionate advocate for telehealth, Walter is committed to shortening the distance between a medical emergency and life-saving treatment, including outfitting first responders with modern equipment for managing emergencies. His curiosity, coupled with a get-it-done acumen, means that he's always looking for healthcare leapfrog opportunities that can be readily implemented. Walter studied business and history at Black Hills State University, and pursued pastoral studies at MidAmerica Nazarene University. An inductee to American Telehealth Association's College of Fellows as well the South Dakota Hall of Fame, Walter has served on a number of nonprofit and educational boards. He, his wife, and their family own and operate a hunting lodge in rural South Dakota.

On this weeks episode, Stitch is back to work from having Covid 19. We talk week one with Bengals, also injuries and strength of team after looking so bad in preseason. But most importantly we get to talk to life long Viking fan and South Dakota Hall Of Fame sports announcer Kevin Phillips. Be looking for Kevin of future episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The government in Afghanistan has been taken over by the Taliban, sooner than the Biden administration expected. President Biden stands behind his decision to withdraw U.S. troops. Tim Schorn is the director of international studies at the University of South Dakota. He joins us with context. An invasive species is clogging up hyroelectric systems which could result in a rate increase for customers. SDPB's Laura Johnson reports on the growing infestation of zebra mussels. South Dakota State University political scientists Lisa Hager and David Wiltse discuss the unfolding events in Afghanistan for today's Dakota Political Junkies segment. We take a moment to recognize the 2020 class of inductees into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Today we feature inductee Kitty Kinsman. Author and former Pierre resident Pam Nowak will talk about the research she conducted to merge fact and fiction in writing the novel Never Let Go . The book weaves together the lives of five women living near Lake

The 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is underway. South Dakota Highway Patrol Captain Jason Ketterling joins us with an update on DUIs, drug arrests, and collision statistics. SDPB's Seth Tupper reports on the five-year anniversary of the renaming of South Dakota's highest mountain. Tupper spoke with Basil Brave Heart about the journey to Black Elk Peak. Political Junkies Tom Dempster & Jonathan Ellis discuss the state's top political news. We begin with a look at the state working group for social studies standards revision and political fallout from state Department of Education changes. We take a moment to hear from another 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame inductee. It's Maestro Delta David Gier of the Sioux Falls Symphony Orchestra in his own words. Nearly 30 women will embark on the 17-month Women's Leadership Program by EmBe. There have been 250 graduates of the program which convenes next month. Photographer Paul Horsted has chronicled the Black Hills through books like

South Dakota health care providers are striving to provide access to people seeking the COVID vaccine. Michaela Sieber is the executive director of the SDUIH Clinic . She joins us to talk about the group's pop-up clinic at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. Thunder Valley CDC is doing first-time-home-buyers classes for Native Americans. SDPB's Richard Two Bulls joins us with more. Dakota Political Junkies Jon Hunter and Jonathan Ellis join us for our weekly conversation about state political headlines. Today we talk about Governor Kristi Noem's journey to the U.S. southern border. We also remember state legislator David Lust, who died recently at the age of 53. We celebrate the inductees into the 2020 South Dakota Hall of Fame by hearing from them in their own words. The South Dakota Air & Space Museum houses the state's largest collection of military aircraft. It's open to the public after having been closed last summer. We check in with the museum as part of our SDPB Spotlight on

SDPB's Laura Johnson joins us with a report on the Midco "Fiber Forward" plan and U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson's thoughts on internet infrastructure in South Dakota. More than 56 percent of South Dakota is experiencing extreme drought. SDPB's Lee Strubinger reports on the drought's impact and relevance. One of America's largest teacher unions is prepared to defend the teaching of what the group calls "honest history." Dakota Political Junkies Pam Carriveau and Jon Hunter join us for an analysis of the ongoing battle over critical race theory. We hear from the 2020 class of South Dakota Hall of Fame inductees. Today's we take a moment with Mike Cartney. 605 Magazine's Alana Snyder recently got a behind-the-scenes look at Bramble Park Zoo in Watertown. She writes about her experience in the July issue.

WINGS for Growth presents "Showing up as a leader" with Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. 24th President of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — the first woman to lead the university in its 160-year history.Stephanie says what grounds her, is her upbringing and the influence of her mom and grandma. She talks about mentorship as about giving and take relationships. She says, "There is power and privilege, in the roles and responsibilities of mentors that they have and how to enlist that to expand opportunities. She agreed with me that mentoring is a skill, and it needs to be learned."The highlight for me is Stephanie thoughts and ideas about opportunities for local businesses and universities to partner together to innovate to achieve business growth post-pandemic.We had a very insightful discussion about how to manage change. I will not spoil your listening experience, find out for yourself.Quotes:Your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then you're a leader.You can't let 80 to 90% of your energies be consumed by trying to persuade the 10 to 20% of the people who may not be ever inclined to do the work.I've learned the most about myself and how to be a better leader when I have come up short.Guest Bio:Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves as the 24th president of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota — the first woman to lead the university in its 160-year history. As a result of her leadership, the university is implementing its transformational Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030 strategic plan and has launched Viking Bold, the largest and most comprehensive campaign in its history.Herseth Sandlin graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University and cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center. Called to public service, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, where she went on to serve four terms. She was the first woman elected to the U.S. House from South Dakota and the youngest woman serving in Congress during that time.  Following her time in Congress, Herseth Sandlin became a partner in a Washington, D.C., law firm and later joined Raven Industries in Sioux Falls, as the company's first general counsel and vice president of corporate development.Herseth Sandlin is celebrated for her leadership in the advancement of women, her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as her policy work centered on agriculture, renewable energy, veterans' education, and tribal affairs. She was named to TIME's “40 Under 40” list of New Civic Leaders in 2010, was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2017, and in August of 2020, was named to USA Today Network's select list of “Women of the Century,” in recognition of her significant contributions to the state of South Dakota and the country. Herseth Sandlin is married to former Texas Congressman Max Sandlin, an attorney and former Chairman of the Board of Feeding South Dakota. She and Max live in Sioux Falls with their son, Zachary. About WINGS:Many women reach the cusp of leadership and never make the leap. WINGS is strategically positioned to serve this population. 1st woman founded nonprofit, academically-backed, High-Touch, Results-Oriented, 10-month leadership program that fosters mindset and behavior which leads to systematic change. WINGS's - accelerates thousands more women toward leadership roles in a way that's never been done before.Sign up to be a WINGS Mentee or Mentor at www.wingsforgrowth.org.

In this Legacy interview, our Host Miles Beacom sits down with 2008 South Dakota Hall of Fame Inductee, Peter Hegg to discuss his legacy and his never-ending search for opportunity that helped grow Hegg Companies into a regional industry leader.Peter's passion for South Dakota has resulted in hundreds of new jobs and millions in revenue, first-class buildings, and business developments; and as an unofficial ambassador of the state, he sings the praises of life in South Dakota around the world.Today, Hegg Companies is a third-generation, family-owned business that specializes in all aspects of commercial real estate. The company has demonstrated success in commercial real estate, including hospitality development and management, and commercial property development.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with 1994 Inductee, Lyle Schroeder, to discuss his legacy with Sioux Valley Hospital, and what it was like to go from Housekeeping and Maintenance all the way to the president of the not-for-profit hospital.Lyle Schroeder devoted over 35 years of service to Sioux Valley Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Under Schroeder's leadership, Sioux Valley Hospital has received numerous honors, including being named one of the top 100 hospitals in the country and to the top 100 cancer treatments and cardiac centers.Throughout Schroeder's career, he has given credit to the successes of Sioux Valley Hospital to his Board of Directors, the Medical Staff, and his fellow employees.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with 2015 Inductee Robert Mudge to discuss his life and career as a metallurgist and the history of his company, RPM Innovations, Inc. After graduating from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology with a B.S. and M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, Robert and his wife Debbie spent a few years living in Montana and then California for Roberts's work. With a want to be back in their hometown and near family, Robert's father encouraged him to start his own company, and RPM & Associates, Inc. was born. Today the RPM Companies are world leaders in their respective areas of expertise. They employ the latest equipment, including 5-axis CNC machining, 5-axis high definition plasmas cutting, and Laser Deposition Systems to solve their customer's problems. The companies employ over fifty individuals, with roughly one-third of engineering graduates from SDSM&T.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.orgProduced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this Legacy Interview, South Dakota Hall of Fame CEO Greta Chapman sits down with Bill and Peter Duhamel, sons of 2019 Helen Duhamel. Bill and Peter discuss the impact their mother made in South Dakota, all during a time where it was hard for women to get jobs, let alone develop whole industries the way Helen did.Helen created positive change from her very beginnings in business; pulling the family business out of bankruptcy during the Great Depression, to single-handedly creating KOTA-TV, the first television station in western South Dakota, second in the whole state. In 1961 Helen was elected president of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association, the first woman to run any state broadcasting organization in the United States.Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.org Produced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with Jerry Thomsen, son of 2000 Inductee Gordon Thomsen, to discuss his father's legacy and the legacy of the family business Trail King Industries. What started as a small family business out of the Thomsen household, grew into the nation's largest manufacturer of specialized trailers, with an employment force of over 500 people. Trail King Industries created opportunities for many in Mitchell SD and beyond. In this episode, Jerry Thomsen emphasizes the importance of chasing your dreams, and if the opportunity isn't handed to you, you have the ability to create your own opportunity. Follow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.org Produced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

Krisha still hasn't replaced her windshield wipers. Before she got the car, some woodland creatures and some wasps had nested in it. She might get the wipers replaced when she gets her oil changed. Frank is reminded of getting an oil change and new wiper blades in Rapid City, South Dakota. Krisha would like to visit the Corn Palace in South Dakota. She is thinking of taking a solo trip to Denver for her birthday. Several years ago Frank went to the South Dakota Hall of Fame to see their Pat O'Brien exhibit. The exhibit was not on display but the staff went to the back and retrieved the items O'Brien had donated so that Frank could take a picture with them. Krisha says Frank has a certain energy about him that causes people to react positively to his enthusiasm. They realize that sometimes he “Franks it to 11.” Today's episode is sponsored by The Middleburg Barn at Fox Chase Farm. The Middleburg Barn is a perfect venue with rustic luxury for your wedding or special event. Located 40 miles outside D.C and 25 minutes from Dulles Airport. Visit TheMiddleburgBarn.com or call 540-687-5255 Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://www.audibletrial.com/KrishaAndFrank  Support the Krisha & Frank Show by purchasing our merchandise at https://teespring.com/stores/krishaandfrank  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the bell for notifications: https://YouTube.com/KrishaAndFrank  Subscribe to the audio of our podcast on your choice of apps including https://krishaandfrank.podbean.com/  Find us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/KrishaAndFrank  https://www.instagram.com/KrishaAndFrank  https://www.twitter.com/KrishaAndFrank  Thanks! K&F

In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with Boyd Hopkins Jr. and his son Jack Hopkins to talk about three generations of the CorTrust Bank and the Hopkins family legacy. The CorTrust Bank has been a key part of communities all across South Dakota. In this interview, Boyd Hopkins recounted the roots of the CorTrust Bank and how it has grown to have branches all across the state. Boyd and Jack Hopkins talk about how meaningful it is to be able to work and live in a place they love, and through their work help their communities grow and succeed. They discuss the importance of giving back to one's community and how they encourage that with their employees.To learn more about CorTrust Bank, visit www.cortrustbank.comFollow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.org Produced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame. 

In this Legacy Interview, host Miles Beacom sits down with Jeff Broin, Founder, and CEO of POET. 2017 Inductee, Jeff Broin, is a recognized innovator, entrepreneur, and global advocate for the biofuels industry. Over the last 30 years, Broin has played a vital role in championing an industry that creates jobs and grows prosperity by bringing cleaner-burning, homegrown biofuels to markets across the globe, forging POET as a world leader in biofuels.His vision extends beyond business. He formed the POET Foundation to improve the lives of rural communities across the United States. Broin's driving passion in life is to change the world through the sun, seed, and soil for future generations. To learn more about the work of POET, visit www.poet.comFollow us for more stories of Dream Chasers at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SDhalloffameInstagram: @sdhalloffameWebsite: www.sdexcellence.org Produced by the South Dakota Hall of Fame.