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'After Action:' Sharing veterans' stories

Rosa Jundt
Rosa Jundt

"After Action" is a new docuseries featuring personal conversations between veterans sharing their combat experiences. Host Stacy Pearsall is a retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant and has roots in Canton, South Dakota.

Building and growing in Sioux Falls
2022 was a record year for Sioux Falls. The total valuation of building permits in the city was almost $2 billion, which was a 75% increase over last year. Mayor Paul TenHaken talked about how inflation, big construction projects and a stream of new residents made that happen.
Managing South Dakota's public land
When Brock Greenfield talks about his new job as the Commissioner of School and Public Lands, people sometimes don't understand what it entails. He shares his duties and responsibilities in his own words.
Conversations in the veteran community
After a combat injury forced Stacy Pearsall to retire from service, she couldn't articulate what she was feeling. As the host of the docuseries "After Action," she's now helping other veterans share their stories and civilians understand their experiences.
Take a moment for poetry: "Spring Offensive"
During last year's South Dakota Festival of Books, Lori Walsh shared the stage with poet Colin Halloran. Listen to the veteran share his poem "Spring Offensive."
What makes a successful duck hunt?
According to Kevin Woster, it depends on candy and who you're hunting with. No ducks required.
Meet me in Buffalo, SD
Behind every story is a story. Greg Beesley, the executive producer of Dakota Life, brings the story of two unique storytellers in Buffalo to In the Moment.

Lori Walsh is the host and senior producer of In the Moment.
Ellen Koester is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.