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Right to repair, Native American tourism proposals & a Sherlockian update

State Rep. Tamara St. John, R-Sisseton.
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State Rep. Tamara St. John is a Republican representing District 1.

A proposed tourism campaign would encourage domestic and international visitors to tour Native American reservations across the state. Plus, can you fix your own John Deere equipment?

Inflation taxes grocery store customers
South Dakota is one of only seven states that taxes food purchases. Now, repealing that tax is on the table thanks to a push from Gov. Kristi Noem. Hear about the repeal from multiple perspectives.
How far away is your nearest hospital?
The worst has happened and you place a call to 911. How long would it take for an ambulance to reach you? Debra Johnston, M.D., from On Call with the Prairie Doc® discusses the importance of fast emergency care when every second counts.
Boosting tribal tourism
A proposed campaign for Native American reservations hopes to bring in visitors from around the world. State Rep. Tamara St. John is a Republican from District 1 and was instrumental in creating the plan. Learn why it's an issue close to her heart.
Take a moment for South Dakota women's history
In 1868, Jane Cunningham Croly was denied admittance to a press club dinner due to her gender. She formed a woman's club in response, which would go on to become part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Learn about the legacy of its South Dakota chapter.
Fixing the right to repair issue
A new memorandum of understanding attempts to make it easier for farmers to fix and maintain their John Deere equipment. But not everyone is happy with the agreement. Scott VanderWal, president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau, and Jeff Kippley, vice president of the National Farmers Union, join In the Moment to discuss.
It's elementary! Moving to the public domain
The final Sherlock Holmes short stories are now in the public domain. Darcie Rives-East, Ph.D., an English professor from Augustana University, helps Lori Walsh deduce the story behind the detective's copyright journey.

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.
Ari Jungemann is a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.