On today's Dakota Midday, host Paul Guggenheimer talks with author David Laskin whose latest book is "The Long Way Home: An American Journey from Ellis Island to the Great War." The book includes a chapter about the plight of German Americans in the Midwest, focusing on South Dakota and the tragic story of four young Hutterites from the Rockport Colony near Freeman.
Then Paul welcomes comedian Garie Lewis to the show. He is a native of Wagner, South Dakota and has toured the country doing standup and opening for comedians like Steven Wright and Tommy Chong.
Finally, Lowell Haag, producer of "Gardenline" for SDPB-TV talks about tonight's season premiere.