October 9 & 10, 2026
Plankinton, South Dakota
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Two programs in two places. Start with the self-defense class at the school gym from 4 to 6 PM. Then head to Silo Market for the South Dakota premiere of PTSD 9-1-1 and a live panel from 7 to 9:30 PM. Both need registration.
4:00 – 6:00 PM · $20 per person
Before you come:
Doors 6:30 PM · Program 7:00 – 9:30 PM · Free
After the film, director Conrad Weaver leads a live conversation with people from Aurora County law enforcement, the South Dakota Legislature, the Department of Health, and local counseling and support services. Bring your questions.
Meet the Panel
Live panel at 8:45 PM
Sheriff Roman Briggs
Aurora County Sheriff
Plankinton
Rep. Jim Halverson
State Representative, District 21
Health & Human Services Committee
Pierre
Marty Link
Rural Health Administrator
SD Department of Health
Sioux Falls
Roswitha Konz
Clinical Director
Dakota Counseling Institute
Mitchell
Jonathan Busch
Founder & Director
Engage Services
White Lake
Viewer discretion advised. PTSD 9-1-1 is based on true events and some content may be distressing. The film is intended for educational and awareness purposes and does not provide medical or legal advice.
Free and open to the public. No registration needed.
Doors open 11:00 AM · Event closes 5:00 PM
Come and go as you please — everything above runs continuously.
Reserve a vendor table, sponsor the event, or lend a hand as a volunteer. Every bit of it goes toward honoring Aurora County's first responders.
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