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In the Moment

Thousands of South Dakota bridges in need of repair

On today's show...

If measles has been eliminated in the U.S., why has the country seen almost a hundred cases this year?

We talk to Dr. Ashley Sands, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Sanford Health, about what parents and grandparents need to know about the virus.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last week was a sobering reminder of how vital bridges are to communities and commerce. We learn about the state of South Dakota's bridges according to the National Bridge Inventory report.

Gov. Kristi Noem sent a message to local tribes yesterday: Banish the cartels from the reservations. Our Dakota Political Junkies take a look at the language she used and the state of her relationship with tribes.

We hear from Pennington County State's Attorney Lara Roetzel about juvenile diversion programs and the thank you cards she gets from participants.

Plus, meet a South Dakota high school student who's leading the conversation on sustainability at the national level. Wambli Quintana joins us to discuss why he loves the land, his heritage and his grandmothers.

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.