April 27, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-85

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(((((YEE HAH—I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----Show 51-85—in our Business Series)))))

  We just finished with our Report Card Wrap for the for the first four months (or almost) of 2026---next week—we’ll enter May and give the official wrap-----

   But in this hour---Tina Heeren helps lead us off---

Talking Points: WHAT'S BEING BUILT, Monday, April 27th

GROUND-BREAKINGS (from last week): 

Men's Prison (Henry-Carlson Construction & JE Dunn Construction Group)  

Governor Rhoden to Break Ground on New Men’s Prison

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

-$650 Million construction project

-Creates years of demand for construction labor, subcontractors, suppliers, concrete, steel, site work, utilities, security, equipment, and professional services (estimation is 4 years' worth of construction work)

Kuehn Park Aquatic Center (Peska Construction) 

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

-It's replacing a 40-Year-old Pool and will double in size following construction (holding upwards of 700 patrons)! 

-$14.4 Million construction project 

-Significant public facility investment 

-Local General Contractor, Peska Construction 

----what else should we know---

ACTIVE BIDS:

Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab

Project

Southeast Technical College House Construction Lab

Location

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Architect

Architecture Incorporated

Bid date

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Estimated size / cost

$3.3 million base bid plus $1.6 million add alternate

Total potential value

About $4.9 million if the add alternate is accepted

-Southeast Tech announced that the new Wells Fargo Homebuilding Lab is being made possible by a $2 million grant from Wells Fargo to the STC Foundation

-It directly supports workforce development in construction

-Construction was expected to begin in spring 2026

Tina Heeren
Chief Marketing & Sales Officer
Gil Haugan Construction

 605-336-6082

 605-370-4704

 GilHaugan.com

 tina.h@gilhaugan.com

 200 East 60th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

   Are things settling down----on the political side of the spectrum—apparently some settling coming tonight---

-----------Casey Crabtree---explains the forums---and how to find it—

-------------Casey----------------clock running---and some candidates seem to be rising to the top----others—not so much so—

------------Casey------------------------

---when we come back—we’ll check with Plains Commerce----get the report from KFGO Fargo----Bryson Patterson slips in on Safety week—and the Rock Report…

10:20/00—KELO Commercials

10:21/30---Ag Business 3

Rodney 605-480-1356

Or Brent Baloun----Plains Commerce

-----------what are farmers—businesses----the young and seniors needing help with-----

------------Brent or Rodney--------------

Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest Network----

((((Sarah Heinrich—KFGO--))))

----After a break—we’ll hear from Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—and Rock Nelson will have the Rock Reort---

10:29/00—KELO Commercials

10:31/00---Ag Business 4

---Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities—has the mid-morning numbers

-------------------Matt----------------

  Can they get the numbers early morning----thru mid-afternoon---

---------------Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---

----Bryson Patterson has joined us---good time to talk with Bryson and his players---It’s Safety Week----

   Tell us about it—and how can those both on the farm—going on the farm roads—find a way to stay safe-----

--------------Bryson------------

   Activities this week----

10:35

Bryson Patterson – US Small Business Administration will interview Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration

Bill: Introduces Bryson Patters – US Small Business Administration

• Bryson, I understand you have some special guests visiting Sioux Falls, and Humboldt this week?

Bryson:

• SBA, USDA/Rural Development, Manufacturing Technology Solutions, and GOED, are all working together to host Regulatory Roundtables for the Manufacturing and Agriculture Industries on Wednesday in Sioux Falls, and Thursday in Humbolt.
• We will be hosting our SBA Region 8 Advocate, Trent Staggs, and our SBA Rural Advocate, Joe K.
• We are joined this morning my Mr. Trent Staggs – Trent are you on the line?

Trent:

Bryson:

• Thanks for joining us this morning. First question Trent, what do you do in this role of SBA Region 8 Advocate?
• You are out there listening to small businesses finding out about what kind of regulations are holding them back from growing, from hiring – but can you really do anything about it? Have you had some successes that you can share?
• How does that work? Trent what is the process for getting a regulation like that changed?
• So, the first step is knowing. You need small business owners to tell you about their issues so that the SBA Advocate’s Office can bring their resources to bare and start the process of making a change. So, is that why you are coming to South Dakota then?
• What should people expect when they come to one of these events?
• (at this point we will do time check)
• with time, banter about the events, prior visits to South Dakota, other examples of Advocacy successes etc. 
• Bryson: Wednesday morning 9:00 AM at Maguire in Sioux Falls – Manufacturing Roundtable – Thursday morning 9:00 AM at the Even Farm 7 miles south of Humboldt at the intersection of SD 18 and SD 40.
• For more information and to register www.sba.gov/southdakota

 WHO:    Trent Staggs, Regional Advocate, Region VIII, U.S. Small Business Administration 

Joseph Knilans, Rural Advocate, U.S. Small Business Administration   

Manufacturing

Agriculture

WHEN:

Wednesday April 29 9:00 – 11:00 CT

Thursday April 30 9:00-11:00 CT

WHERE:

Maguire

2001 E Robur Dr

Sioux Falls, SD

The Even Farm

Int. of SD HWY 19 & SD HWY 42

7 miles south of Humbolt

 WHY:    Small businesses are the engine of our economy. When regulations hamper business growth and expansion, our economy suffers. SBA is seeking input from small businesses to improve the regulatory environment to lower costs and boost production.

About the Office of Advocacy

The Office of Advocacy is an independent agency within SBA. The Advocate, and the ten Regional Advocates, are appointed by the President of the United States. The mission of the Office of Advocacy is to advance the views and concerns of small business before Congress, the White House, federal agencies, federal courts, and state policymakers.

 To find out more or to register go to www.sba.gov/southdakota

Looking forward to it---up next the Rock Report-----and yes with THE ROCK

10:43/30—KELO Commercials

10:45/00---Ag Business 4

Rock Nelson on Monday’s---even when he’s traveling shares the Rock Report---

 interviewing live in KELO Radio’s studio US Customs Officer/Port Director Steve Alme.

We will be discussing the various services  that his office provides as well as the “Global Entry” program that his agency provides.  His office is at the south end of the Sioux Falls Regional Airport Terminal.

 Mr. Tree-----The Trees and Rain---

Yes – the rain is a big help for the new trees going in.

----Laura or Justin---possible wx updates

--our time is up—thank you for yours…