"The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House is known to serve as a day and overnight shelter for those in need. Their mission is to serve others and help them get back on their feet. They are at capacity every single night. That's why they are embarking on a new journey and opening a new facility for families at 409 N. Western Avenue in Sioux Falls. Their goal is to have the new family location open by January or February of 2024. Madeline Shields of BDHH joins the show to tell us about the project and...
Aug 22, 2023•29 min
"The 2023 Sanford International is back at the Minnehaha Country Club this year September 11th through the 17th. Legendary golfers are coming to Sioux Falls to compete in a high-level PGA Champions tournament. Golf history could be made and you can see it in Sioux Falls. Davis Trosin and Steve Young with the Sanford International join the show to talk about the tournament, the events during the week, the future of golf, and more. Ticket information can be found by visiting sanfordinternational.c...
Aug 14, 2023•30 min
"Tattoos have been part of cultures for thousands of years. It can represent your heritage or a memory. Tattoos are an expressive form of art. But did you know that some people actually can feel sick and might experience flu-like symptoms after getting a tattoo? I never even thought about connecting these two topics together, until I met Cory Clasussen and Briana Welker from Red Arbor Tattoo. With the help of Dr. and Professor Saige Kelmelis and her students from the University of South Dakota, ...
Jul 23, 2023•29 min
"Summer is a big deal for chislic lovers in the Sioux Empire. The annual South Dakota Chislic Fest is on Saturday, July 29th in Freeman. This is a huge celebration for the state's nosh and for the Freeman community. This year is all about the volunteers who help make the South Dakota Chislic Fest possible. The Parker FFA will be handling the BINGO games, the Menno fire department will be hanging out at the beer tent, and 200-300 volunteers will be helping you have fun throughout the day! This fe...
Jul 16, 2023•29 min
"The Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety has been busy lately. For one, they opened its new facility in Sioux Falls last November. It's great they are expanding its resources, but also bittersweet. This expansion only means that more people in the Sioux Empire need to use the Children's Home Shelter for Family Safety to escape domestic violence. That's why the Drive Out Domestic Violence campaign is so important. For the month of July, you can expect to see ambassadors over social media sh...
Jul 11, 2023•29 min
"It feels like new businesses are opening their doors in the Sioux Empire every month. One new cafe that is creating a lot of excitement in Sioux Falls is the Cattitude Cafe. You can eat, drink, and hang out with cats all day. The best part? These cats are from the Humane Society, so they are adoptable! You can even adopt a cat when you visit the Cattitude Cafe. Heather Wendlandt from the Cattitude Cafe and James Oppenheimer with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society join the show to talk about th...
Jul 02, 2023•29 min
"There is a lot of golf being played throughout the summer, especially in South Dakota. Professional golfers from across the country come to the Midwest just to be part of the Dakotas Tour. It spans between North and South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. The pros for big cash prizes and an opportunity to make it big on their journey to the PGA. Chris Gilman, Jon Yoshihiro, and Tony Albano join the program to talk about the Dakotas Tour, their golf careers, and their goal/dream. You can follow the t...
Jun 26, 2023•26 min
"It was an active winter weather in the state of South Dakota. We saw some snowstorms that brought cold temperatures, strong winds, and lots of snow. What will the summer look like in the Sioux Empire? Well...it's going to be hot. Todd Heitkamp with the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls talks about the weather we've experienced, what the summer weather might look like, and how to stay weather alert."
Jun 18, 2023•29 min
"There are always new businesses, events, and restaurants to explore in the Sioux Empire. It can be hard to keep track of all the new establishments calling Sioux Falls home. A great marketing and news resource to rely on is called SiouxFalls.Business. This digital platform allows not only residents to stay up to date with everything in the Sioux Empire, but also allows business owners to advertise their product. Another outlet to get your Sioux Empire news and some community interest stories is...
Jun 11, 2023•30 min
"Lost & Found is an organization in the Sioux Empire that focuses on mental health education for college campuses, work places, and family life. Erik Muckey with Lost & Found comes back on the show to talk about updates with the organization and the new bill they just passed during this year's legislative session. For more information about Lost & Found, check out resilienttoday.org."
Jun 04, 2023•29 min
"JDRF is one of the many great organizations around the Sioux Empire. Their mission? To educate and to make the public aware of diabetes. Lead Volunteer and Board Member Jessi Buer along with Media Ambassador Brian Allen join the show to talk about the organization and the Community One Walk on Saturday, June 3rd. Anyone looking for more information about JDRF and the walk can visit www2.jdrf.org." "There are different resources available for the Sioux Falls community. One resource that allows o...
May 21, 2023•30 min
"Anna Nicole Smith was the modern-day Marilyn Monroe. Her life was unique and her death was tragic. But who would have ever thought she had a South Dakota connection? Anna Nicole was really good friends with local celebrity Mitchell Olsen. Mitchell talks about his relationship with Anna Nicole and his involvement with the upcoming Netflix documentary 'Anna Nicole Smith: You Don't Know Me.' Netflix users can learn more about Anna Nicole's and Mitchell's relationship on Tuesday, May 16th."
May 17, 2023•29 min
"If you're looking for an event that embraces culture, music, art, and food, then there is a special event in Wagner happening this June. The 605 Unity JAM is all about bringing people and cultures together. It's a day of learning and understanding other heritages in the state of South Dakota. Dana Sanderson along with Wagner HS students Sabrina Kreber & Jennifer Barnet join the show to talk about the organization and the 605 Unity JAM on Sunday, June 11th. More details can be found on the 6...
May 08, 2023•30 min
"There are at least six seasons in Sioux Falls. Of course, there's summer, fall, spring, and winter. But there's also construction and pothole season. Now that the weather is warmer, orange cones and road work signs will be on our streets once again. Dustin Hansen and Wes Phillips from the City of Sioux Falls join the program to talk about this winter, plowing the snowy streets, potholes, and some exciting construction projects throughout the city. Anyone who has questions about the roads or str...
Apr 24, 2023•30 min
"If you're looking for a local Sioux Falls show to watch on TV, Late Night Boomin' might be the show for you. It's a fun late-night show that focuses on local talent, people, and Sioux Falls in general. Late Night Boomin' can be described as the local take of the "Jimmy Fallon" show on late night TV. Mitchell Olson and Jack Unruh of Late Night Boomin' come on the program to talk about this local late show, where people can watch this new program, how the viewers can see the show live at the Wash...
Apr 16, 2023•30 min
"Soccer is growing in popularity in the Sioux Falls area, especially women's soccer. The Sioux Falls City FC soccer team is giving women soccer athletes a chance to compete at the next level. The Sioux Falls City FC co-owners Melissa Nelson and Emily Thomas say this organization is taking women's soccer to the next level in Sioux Falls. To learn more about the 2nd season tickets and the team, fans can visit https://siouxfallscityfc.com/ or its social media pages."
Apr 09, 2023•30 min
"There are many great organizations in the Sioux Empire, including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls. They help people obtain affordable and safe housing in the area. They also give the community an opportunity to help create these homes. Eric Fjerestad of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls joins the program to talk about the organization and volunteer opportunities. More information can be found at siouxfallshabitat.org."
Apr 04, 2023•29 min
"It's been a chilly and active winter in the Sioux Empire. People are itching to get out of the house and travel someplace warm. The Sioux Falls Regional Airport is a great resource for travel lovers and adventure seekers. Due to the flying demand and need in the Sioux Falls area, lots of new projects are going to transform the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. Including...the parking garage! Executive Director for the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Dan Letellier joins the show to talk about new proje...
Mar 26, 2023•29 min
"This year's Legislative Session just finished in Pierre. Lots of bills and resolutions were passed. Someone who can tell us more about this year's session and the bills passed is South Dakota Rep. Tyler Tordsen from District 14. Anyone who has questions for Tyler or any representative can always visit sd.legislature.gov."
Mar 19, 2023•30 min
"The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is one of the many great organizations in the Sioux Empire. They love animals and their mission is to find all animals their 'fur-ever' home. James Oppenhemier is the new Executive Director of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. He tells us about his background, his love for animals, the mission of the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society, and Paws to Celebrate on Saturday, April 15th. More information about the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society can be found at sfh...
Mar 12, 2023•30 min
"The tourism industry is thriving in Sioux Falls and in the state of South Dakota in general. There is a lot of excitement for the 2023 tourism season. From the fun concerts, entertaining events, and the tasty restaurants, Sioux Falls has a lot to offer visitors. Sioux Falls is no longer the "drive-through town." It is a city where people explore and stay for vacation. The Executive Director from Experience Sioux Falls, Teri Schmidt joins this show to talk about last year's season, the events ha...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min
"Reading is so essential in today's society. At one point, 50% of kids in school were not reading at their respective grade levels. New data that came out this year now shows that 80% of kids in school are not reading at their grade level. Dr. Bonni Boschee has been an educator throughout South Dakota for over 30 years. Now retired, she created the Read2Soar program in 2006 which teaches kids and even college students how to read, write, and articulate their speech. With the guidance of Dr. Bonn...
Feb 26, 2023•29 min
"Heart Month is February and what better organization to talk about this month than the American Heart Association. Chrissy Meyer from the American Heart Association talks about this month and how the "Go Red For Women" campaign impacts the community. She also discusses luncheon opportunities for businesses in the Sioux Falls area. For more details on this event and your heart health, you can always visit heart.org." "EmBe is one of the many organizations in the Sioux Empire that benefits women ...
Feb 19, 2023•30 min
"It's been a busy year for the Sioux Falls School District. Thanks to the continuous growth in the city, enrollment across the district is growing along with employment opportunities. Dr. Jane Stavem of the Sioux Falls School District joins the program to talk about new programs in the district, how they plan to tackle enrollment numbers, bills under consideration during this legislative session, new ways to connect with parents, and events happening for the district. Any parent or resident who ...
Feb 13, 2023•30 min
"You might have heard of the movie 'Napoleon Dynamite.' But you might not have known that one of the film producers is from South Dakota. Sean Covel is a film producer and author living his dream. He is creating movies and writing the children's book series 'Porter the Hoarder.' Sean loves watching projects come to life. But more importantly, he loves South Dakota. Sean joins the show to talk about his South Dakota stories, how he got to Hollywood, and what projects he's working on. By the way, ...
Jan 29, 2023•29 min
"The City of Sioux Falls is a thriving, growing community. Around 7,000 people alone this year have moved to Sioux Falls. With growth comes some challenges, including infrastructure, housing, and crime rates. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken joins the program to talk about life after the city elections, his goals for 2023, and goals throughout his second term. He also talks about the recent snowstorms throughout the City of Sioux Falls. The amount of snow seen in the city has not been seen in a n...
Jan 22, 2023•30 min
"Hope Haven is one of the many non-profit organizations around the Sioux Empire. Brooke Kooima from Hope Haven sits in on the program to talk about the organization and how COVID-19 has affected them. For more information about Hope Haven and how to get involved, visit https://www.hopehaven.org/." "The Teddy Bear Den is one of the many organizations in the Sioux Empire that help so many moms and kids around the Sioux Empire. The Executive Director, Sandy Lown provides an update about the organiz...
Jan 15, 2023•30 min
"The airport industry has bounced back since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, things are starting to look up at Sioux Falls Regional Airport. But not as quickly as some would hope. Dan Letellier joins the show to talk about changes during the pandemic, inflation, with what's to come for the airport and holiday travel."
Dec 18, 2022•30 min
"It's the season of giving throughout the Sioux Empire. Results-Townsquare Media is once again proud to partner with the Children’s Home Shelter for Family Safety (formerly known as Children's Inn) for the Toy Drive & Gift Wrapping Booth. From now until December 24th (Christmas Eve), you can donate a toy and have volunteers wrap your own gifts with a donation to the Children's Home Shelter. Staci Kropuenske joins the show to talk about the new location and the Toy Drive. This shelter is open...
Dec 11, 2022•30 min
If you're interested in starting a new business or a woman in business looking for professional growth, there's a Sioux Empire organization for you. The SD CEO Women's Business Center is a fairly new organization in Sioux Falls. They thrive on serving businesses and empowering women entrepreneurs. You don't have to be a woman for these services. SD CEO Women's Business Center welcomes everyone! Sadie Swier of the SD CEO Women's Business Center joins the program to talk about what they have to of...
Dec 04, 2022•30 min
