April 15, 2026---9-10---Working on Wellness Wednesday—Show 51-74

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This is our Working on Wellness Wednesday---and as we did in our shows on Tuesday---with the help of Gerri Eide—FFA of South Dakota---and others---nice cross section on events that will make you think.

But lets start with Dr. Tim Ridgway--- yes the Med School Tim Ridgway and before we get into what will be an interesting Wellness Show---and the 10-11 Farm Show---too

Dr. Ridgway---we are mid-way into April what would you like to share about what you have been up to---as well as the variety of students and their curriculum that you help certify----some students are ready to graduate in the next month or two?

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Here on the Plains—farms has a Glyphosate fight as cancer

claims are reportedly outrunning the evidence---

  The President is promoting the product—but those in the other party have claimed that the herbicide causes cancer.

  The argument with the executive order—is being called a slap in the face to the thousands of Americans who have gotten cancer from Glyphosate---

   Members of both parties say glyphosate is dangerous---but regulatory agencies conclude glyphosate is unlikely to cause cancer---

  Something our listeners on the farms—should be reading—watching for and become aware of what both sides are saying---

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   We’ll visit with your 4th year student Aaron Fest—a little later this morning----

Good news for Emily’s Hope—they have received more than a half million dollar grant from the South Dakota Opioid Settlement Fund—we’ll talk with Angela Kennecke next---

9:16/00—KELO Commercials

9:17/30---Wellness 2

  Angela Kennecke—Founder and CEO of Emily’s Hope has joined us to explain the Grant from SD Opioid Settlement’s Fund that could do as Angela hopes---to position Emily’s Hope as the KEY Partner in the State’s long-term strategy to prevent substance misuse before it starts.

  Angela talk us thru the more than a half million grant and what you see it could do---

   --the project is a collaboration with the SD Dept of Social Services (DSS) and Prevention Resource Centers across SD, positioning Emily’s Hope as a key partner in the state’s long-term strategy to prevent substance misuse before it starts---

“In 2019---I simply asked people to help me building something that could save lives, and the response was overwhelming.”

Addition medicine physicians, substance use disorder counselors, educators, school counselors and so many others stepped ---“what we built together ---as a community that we built together ---as a community, out of love and loss—is now reaching tens of thousands of students and has earned the trust of the state of South Dakota. This grant is a POWERFUL VOTE OF CONIDENCE in every person who believed in this work from the very beginning.

   You have developed a comprehensive K-12 substance use prevention curriculum that is already making a measurable difference across South Dakota and yes beyond.

   The curriculum was built by a panel of experts, including addition medicine physicians, substance use disorder counselors, educators, and school counselors, ensuring its content is clinically grounded and classroom-ready.

    You wrote the K-8 books –Emily’s sister and a professional animator and illustrator who graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design---  what a story all of this has been---and we all should continue to followup---

   What else should we know—and what else do you see coming ahead---

   People needing more information—is there a place they can get their fill and provide help as well?

   We’re here to help and we know so many others are as well.

   We’ll say some prayers---take a news break—come back

9:29/00—KELO Commercial 

9:31/00---Fox Business News--------

9:32/30---Wellness Wednesday------

Mary Michaels—AARP joins us----to share what they are doing and what you should know----

April is Fraud Prevention Month – Celebrating a Win Against Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

Spokesperson: Erik Nelson, AARP South Dakota Advocacy Director

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in South Dakota reported $20.5 million stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025. During that same time period, South Dakota residents made 3,575 fraud reports. In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities in South Dakota and across the country. [Read more for a complete story available to use.]

Governor Rhoden Signs Bill to Fight Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

AARP South Dakota’s flagship bill during the 2026 Legislative Session was Senate Bill 98 (SB 98), which implements safeguards around virtual currency kiosks (also called crypto kiosks). Governor Rhoden signed this bill into law, so it will take effect on July 1. [What does the bill do? Read here.]

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ON THURSDAY FOR A FUN VIDEO FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS ON FIGHTING FRAUD.

AARP South Dakota: Celebrating National Volunteer Month

Spokesperson: Lindsey Holmquest, AARP South Dakota Community Outreach Director

With a small staff team located in Sioux Falls, AARP South Dakota relies on the time and talents of nearly 200 volunteers statewide helping to empower people to choose how they want to live as they age. Volunteers can help lead events, give community presentations, assist with Smart Driver classes and Tax-Aide services and much more. We honored some of our volunteers earlier this year for their leadership. [Read More]                   

Economic Value of Family Caregiving in South Dakota Reaches $2.5 Billion Annually

Spokesperson: Mary Michaels, AARP South Dakota Communications Director

South Dakota’s family caregivers – 150,000 of them – now provide $2.5 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.[Read More]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Fraud Flicks in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls

In honor of our Fraud Prevention Month, we invite you to come for a great movie and leave with tools that help keep you fraud‑free. The events are free, but registration is required.

Catch Me if You Can

Date: Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m.  (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

April is Fraud Prevention Month – Celebrating a Win Against VirtualCurrency Kiosk FraudSpokesperson: Erik Nelson, AARP South Dakota Advocacy Director

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in South Dakota reported $20.5 million stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025. During that same time period, South Dakota residents made 3,575 fraud reports. In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities in South Dakota and across the country. [Read more for a complete story available to use.]

Governor Rhoden Signs Bill to Fight Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

AARP South Dakota’s flagship bill during the 2026 Legislative Session was Senate Bill 98 (SB 98), which implements safeguards around virtual currency kiosks (also called crypto kiosks). Governor Rhoden signed this bill into law, so it will take effect on July 1. [What does the bill do? Read here.]

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ON THURSDAY FOR A FUN VIDEO FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS ON FIGHTING FRAUD.

April is Fraud Prevention Month – Celebrating a Win Against Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

Spokesperson: Erik Nelson, AARP South Dakota Advocacy Director

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in South Dakota reported $20.5 million stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025. During that same time period, South Dakota residents made 3,575 fraud reports. In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities in South Dakota and across the country. [Read more for a complete story available to use.]

Governor Rhoden Signs Bill to Fight Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

AARP South Dakota’s flagship bill during the 2026 Legislative Session was Senate Bill 98 (SB 98), which implements safeguards around virtual currency kiosks (also called crypto kiosks). Governor Rhoden signed this bill into law, so it will take effect on July 1. [What does the bill do? Read here.]

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ON THURSDAY FOR A FUN VIDEO FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS ON FIGHTING FRAUD.

AARP South Dakota: Celebrating National Volunteer Month

Spokesperson: Lindsey Holmquest, AARP South Dakota Community Outreach Director

With a small staff team located in Sioux Falls, AARP South Dakota relies on the time and talents of nearly 200 volunteers statewide helping to empower people to choose how they want to live as they age. Volunteers can help lead events, give community presentations, assist with Smart Driver classes and Tax-Aide services and much more. We honored some of our volunteers earlier this year for their leadership. [Read More]

                    
Economic Value of Family Caregiving in South Dakota Reaches $2.5 Billion Annually

Spokesperson: Mary Michaels, AARP South Dakota Communications Director

South Dakota’s family caregivers – 150,000 of them – now provide $2.5 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.[Read More]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Fraud Flicks in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls

In honor of our Fraud Prevention Month, we invite you to come for a great movie and leave with tools that help keep you fraud‑free. The events are free, but registration is required.

Catch Me if You Can

Date: Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m.  (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

April is Fraud Prevention Month – Celebrating a Win Against Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

Spokesperson: Erik Nelson, AARP South Dakota Advocacy Director

According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in South Dakota reported $20.5 million stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025. During that same time period, South Dakota residents made 3,575 fraud reports. In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities in South Dakota and across the country. [Read more for a complete story available to use.]

Governor Rhoden Signs Bill to Fight Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud

AARP South Dakota’s flagship bill during the 2026 Legislative Session was Senate Bill 98 (SB 98), which implements safeguards around virtual currency kiosks (also called crypto kiosks). Governor Rhoden signed this bill into law, so it will take effect on July 1. [What does the bill do? Read here.]

WATCH OUR FACEBOOK PAGE ON THURSDAY FOR A FUN VIDEO FROM OUR VOLUNTEERS ON FIGHTING FRAUD.

AARP South Dakota: Celebrating National Volunteer Month

Spokesperson: Lindsey Holmquest, AARP South Dakota Community Outreach Director

With a small staff team located in Sioux Falls, AARP South Dakota relies on the time and talents of nearly 200 volunteers statewide helping to empower people to choose how they want to live as they age. Volunteers can help lead events, give community presentations, assist with Smart Driver classes and Tax-Aide services and much more. We honored some of our volunteers earlier this year for their leadership. [Read More]

                    
Economic Value of Family Caregiving in South Dakota Reaches $2.5 Billion Annually

Spokesperson: Mary Michaels, AARP South Dakota Communications Director

South Dakota’s family caregivers – 150,000 of them – now provide $2.5 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.[Read More]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Free Fraud Flicks in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls

In honor of our Fraud Prevention Month, we invite you to come for a great movie and leave with tools that help keep you fraud‑free. The events are free, but registration is required.

Catch Me if You Can

Date: Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m.  (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

AARP South Dakota: Celebrating National Volunteer Month

Spokesperson: Lindsey Holmquest, AARP South Dakota Community Outreach Director

With a small staff team located in Sioux Falls, AARP South Dakota relies on the time and talents of nearly 200 volunteers statewide helping to empower people to choose how they want to live as they age. Volunteers can help lead events, give community presentations, assist with Smart Driver classes and Tax-Aide services and much more. We honored some of our volunteers earlier this year for their leadership. [Read More]

                    
Economic Value of Family Caregiving in South Dakota Reaches $2.5 Billion Annually

Spokesperson: Mary Michaels, AARP South Dakota Communications Director

South Dakota’s family caregivers – 150,000 of them – now provide $2.5 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.[Read More]

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Free Fraud Flicks in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Sioux Falls

In honor of our Fraud Prevention Month, we invite you to come for a great movie and leave with tools that help keep you fraud‑free. The events are free, but registration is required.

Catch Me if You Can

Date: Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m.  (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

Location: Aberdeen Community Theater, 417 South Main Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401

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Catch Me if You Can

Date: Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Mountain Time (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)

Location: AMC CLASSIC Rapid City 10, 230 Knollwood Drive, Rapid City, SD 5770

----Mary Michaels---AARP

----one more Wellness Stop—tied to Gerri Eide---SDFA

9:45/00—KELO Commercial

9:46/40---Wellness Wednesday—and SD FFA

SD event---and lead into 10:00 with the topics there---

Geri Eide called at 605-765-4865—can be you Geri with an overview---

9:55/55----KELO Commercials

9:57/00----Wellness and Ag Show too

------Monday---rehash

----look to Tuesday and the events

-----Our time is up—thank you for yours…