On today's show...
During the first six months of 2024, Minnehaha County Jail held nine people for immigration holds. In the same time frame this year, it's held 134 people.
Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead unpacks how his department works with ICE in Sioux Falls and what's behind the increase in immigration holds (1:10-20:00).
In the past, Congress has been very protective of its power of the purse. Our Dakota Political Junkies explore how the current administration is shifting that precedent.
David Wiltse, Ph.D., is a professor of political science, and Lisa Hager, Ph.D., is an associate political science professor. Both work at South Dakota State University (20:00-33:35).
State Treasurer Josh Haeder says he may have your money—and he'd be thrilled to give it back. He discusses why the state has $600 million in unclaimed property and cash (33:35-49:15).