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August 20, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business at Dakotafest in Mitchell

February 20, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-16

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—BECOME a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME-----

 

((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com

   I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It’s YOUR Agri Business---show 51-16 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series.

   Great week with the announcement of Smithfield Foods and a new modern facility for the Sioux Falls Area----good people who have worked for decades at Smithfield----special thanks to Mayor Paul Ten Haken--- yes short termer that he is after 2 terms leading Sioux Falls—he took a lot of bows—and put out a lot food for thought---and the thanks came not only from the workers—but all the way from Pierre---and Blacksburg Virginia as well.

    Darren Hefty—share with us what you saw this week------

---------------Darren-------------------

    Another week closer to the plannings and plantings---talk with us if you will about the opportunities you are seeing in 2026---

---------------Darren-------------------

    You and your brother----kind of discussions you are having already about the fields, the fertilizer, and what else------

---------------Darren-------------------

    Share with our audience those that don’t know where they can watch or listen to you later today----

-------------Darren Hefty—Ag PHD---------------

 

  Lawmakers in Pierre took some time this week for the big announcement in Sioux Falls concerning Smithfield----but they talked capital punishment and much more.

 

  Attorney General---Marty Jackley---joined us Wednesday---and we invited him back t0 share his thoughts on Capital Punishment and what else he is working on to close this week----and head to week 6 on Monday---

 

-------AG Jackley-----taped segment------

   When we come back---we’ll hear another political prospective what went down and what’s coming up next week…

10:18/30—KELO Commercials

10:20/00---Ag Business 2

10:20/00----Ag Biz 2-Legislative Tour Guide Casey Crabtree

   Lots of positions—and Lots of prospectives during a 10+ week session---one of those that has helped is Casey Crabtree---I don’t take the political prospective of our guests---my job as a good reporter always should be is to ask the questions—and get what guest is seeing—

 

    Casey---share a few of yours for the week---and where we are going today and next week---

------------------Casey---live or taped-----------

 

--------Governor’s PROPERTY Tax Bill

  And what else is a carry over for the last week of February--------

 

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

 

---------Sarah Heinrich---from our sister station in Fargo—has he Growing Harvest Network –next----

 

10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network KFGO

10:29/00---KELO Commercials

10:31/00---Fox Business News

10:32/30---Ag Business 3

   Starting this side of the Ag Business Divide—is Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---

 

   What are you seeing at this hour----------------------

 

   Matt-----------

----------grains---meat-----big board on Wall Street-----

 

   People want numbers later in the afternoon-----or first thing in the morning—where do they call---and what should they know----

 

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

 

   Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---- has joined us---and we get the golden opportunities to visit with her---her leaders and yes those exciting young FFA members all the time.

 

   Geri as we look at the calendar---you have a big FFA week coming up---is it next week—the last week of February---

-----------------Geri------------

   Tell us what all you have planned and how moms and dads—and all those who follow FFA as part of the #1 industry in South Dakota should be plugged in---

-----------------Geri------------

    For those that don’t know—share with us how many FFA members you have---and yes what the special week just ahead is something we should know about---

-----------------Geri-------------

    How many years have you and your family been tied to FFA----

-----------------Geri-------------

    Parents—young people –where do they find out more about this coming week---and becoming part of South Dakota’s FFA----

-----------------Geri-------------

   What plans do you have for our audience next week---where we can introduce more of what you are doing—and how you are doing it---

-----------------Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---

 

---each Friday we try to include Alla who has been with us for maybe 8-10 years talking about her home country, how her family has adoped to South Dakota----and we have even been part of groups that answered the call of communities around South Dakota---that want to adopt—or hire Ukrainians to work in their businesses. It has been impressive and we are happy to have her and other family members—and South Dakota businesses talking to us about what they are doing and they do it…

 

We are only 4 days away from entering the 5th year of full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, full scale war. The 4 year anniversary is hard to grasp, as it brings me back to the scary first days of war. At that time we were terrified and said, "What if it lasts for months". Now it's been going for years!

 

44 million people called Ukraine their home before 2022. The full scale invasion triggered the largest forced migration crisis since the WW2. About 7 million left Ukraine, and settled mainly in Europe. Only about 200,000 came to US because of the war. Another estimated 3 million people are displaced/evacuated from their homes in Ukraine, but chose to remain in Ukraine. 

---we will continue to hear first hand of them—what they are hearing from Ukraine—and what those from Ukraine working in South Dakota are learning—

 

---------when we come back----we’ll check in with Mr. Tree—John Ball----and hopefully from one of our South Dakota or Iowa Climatologists---

 

10:46/00—KELO Commercials

10:48/00---Ag Business 4

Mr. Tree---John Ball----

 

 

 

Weather-----Laura Edwards or Jusin Glisin

 

 

 

February 20, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-16
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;BECOME a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME-----
&nbsp;
((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement REPAIR.com
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---show 51-16 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Great week with the announcement of Smithfield Foods and a new modern facility for the Sioux Falls Area----good people who have worked for decades at Smithfield----special thanks to Mayor Paul Ten Haken--- yes short termer that he is after 2 terms leading Sioux Falls&mdash;he took a lot of bows&mdash;and put out a lot food for thought---and the thanks came not only from the workers&mdash;but all the way from Pierre---and Blacksburg Virginia as well.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Darren Hefty&mdash;share with us what you saw this week------
---------------Darren-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Another week closer to the plannings and plantings---talk with us if you will about the opportunities you are seeing in 2026---
---------------Darren-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; You and your brother----kind of discussions you are having already about the fields, the fertilizer, and what else------
---------------Darren-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Share with our audience those that don&rsquo;t know where they can watch or listen to you later today----
-------------Darren Hefty&mdash;Ag PHD---------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Lawmakers in Pierre took some time this week for the big announcement in Sioux Falls concerning Smithfield----but they talked capital punishment and much more.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Attorney General---Marty Jackley---joined us Wednesday---and we invited him back t0 share his thoughts on Capital Punishment and what else he is working on to close this week----and head to week 6 on Monday---
&nbsp;
-------AG Jackley-----taped segment------
&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back---we&rsquo;ll hear another political prospective what went down and what&rsquo;s coming up next week&hellip;
10:18/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:20/00---Ag Business 2
10:20/00----Ag Biz 2-Legislative Tour Guide Casey Crabtree
&nbsp;&nbsp; Lots of positions&mdash;and Lots of prospectives during a 10+ week session---one of those that has helped is Casey Crabtree---I don&rsquo;t take the political prospective of our guests---my job as a good reporter always should be is to ask the questions&mdash;and get what guest is seeing&mdash;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey---share a few of yours for the week---and where we are going today and next week---
------------------Casey---live or taped-----------
&nbsp;
--------Governor&rsquo;s PROPERTY Tax Bill
&nbsp; And what else is a carry over for the last week of February--------
&nbsp;
-------------Casey------------
&nbsp;
---------Sarah Heinrich---from our sister station in Fargo&mdash;has he Growing Harvest Network &ndash;next----
&nbsp;
10:27/00---Sarah Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network KFGO
10:29/00---KELO Commercials
10:31/00---Fox Business News
10:32/30---Ag Business 3
&nbsp;&nbsp; Starting this side of the Ag Business Divide&mdash;is Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What are you seeing at this hour----------------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt-----------
----------grains---meat-----big board on Wall Street-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; People want numbers later in the afternoon-----or first thing in the morning&mdash;where do they call---and what should they know----
&nbsp;
------------Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---- has joined us---and we get the golden opportunities to visit with her---her leaders and yes those exciting young FFA members all the time.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Geri as we look at the calendar---you have a big FFA week coming up---is it next week&mdash;the last week of February---
-----------------Geri------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tell us what all you have planned and how moms and dads&mdash;and all those who follow FFA as part of the #1 industry in South Dakota should be plugged in---
-----------------Geri------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For those that don&rsquo;t know&mdash;share with us how many FFA members you have---and yes what the special week just ahead is something we should know about---
-----------------Geri-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How many years have you and your family been tied to FFA----
-----------------Geri-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Parents&mdash;young people &ndash;where do they find out more about this coming week---and becoming part of South Dakota&rsquo;s FFA----
-----------------Geri-------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; What plans do you have for our audience next week---where we can introduce more of what you are doing&mdash;and how you are doing it---
-----------------Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota---
&nbsp;
---each Friday we try to include Alla who has been with us for maybe 8-10 years talking about her home country, how her family has adoped to South Dakota----and we have even been part of groups that answered the call of communities around South Dakota---that want to adopt&mdash;or hire Ukrainians to work in their businesses. It has been impressive and we are happy to have her and other family members&mdash;and South Dakota businesses talking to us about what they are doing and they do it&hellip;
&nbsp;
We are only 4 days away from entering the 5th year&nbsp;of full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, full scale war. The 4 year anniversary is hard to grasp, as it brings me back to the scary first days of war. At that time we were terrified and said, "What if it lasts for months". Now it's been going for years!
&nbsp;
44 million people called Ukraine their home before 2022. The full scale invasion triggered the largest forced migration crisis since the WW2. About 7 million left Ukraine, and settled mainly in Europe. Only about 200,000 came to US because of the war. Another estimated 3 million people are displaced/evacuated from their homes in Ukraine, but chose to remain in Ukraine.&nbsp;
---we will continue to hear first hand of them&mdash;what they are hearing from Ukraine&mdash;and what those from Ukraine working in South Dakota are learning&mdash;
&nbsp;
---------when we come back----we&rsquo;ll check in with Mr. Tree&mdash;John Ball----and hopefully from one of our South Dakota or Iowa Climatologists---
&nbsp;
10:46/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:48/00---Ag Business 4
Mr. Tree---John Ball----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Weather-----Laura Edwards or Jusin Glisin
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

February 20, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

February 20, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business--- Show---51-15

From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----

 

Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com

 

  I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to It’s YOUR Business---this is our family friendly Friday Show with many of our guests having been a part of this Friday Fare—for 10 plus years. Lots of good material in this hour----and you can count on learning what is going on –and why it is important to you and those you know.

 

  We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business ---Jodi you are starting with a really DAILY DOUBLE

 

   The once in a generation or more Smithfield announcement---and one of your favorites---the annual Bender OUTLOOK for the future---

 

    ------------------------Jodi--------------------

    Your take on the Smithfield scenario-----how the retiring Mayor –and rightly so was given credit---for all that is being done-----and what a feel good ---look good story this has been---

----------------------------Jodi--------------------

    What else could have been overlooked this week –because of all the positives from this announcement---

----------------------------Jodi--------------------

    For those that don’t the Bender Outlook---what should It mean to Sioux Falls and those that are watching closely---

----------------------------Jodi--------------------

    What else have you reported on this week—and are looking for more next week---

----------------------------Jodi--------------------

     Where they find your very good work----and what else do you want to mention with the kind of news making week that we have had---

-----------------------------Jodi-------------------

    Will Smithfield---and Bender’s lead to even more good news how that we are 51 days into 2026?

----------------------Jodi--------------------------

    Thanks for all you do----

 

   Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----good morning to you----we pay a lot of attention to Jessie---with the Better Business Bureau with all the sneaky---yes some are creepy crooks—just trying to break the law at the expense of your billfold or pocket-book…

 

   What do you want to share today-----

--------------and who might be targeted------

-------------------Jessie-------------------

Tips to avoid tax scams
The best way to avoid tax identity theft is to file your taxes as early as possible. File before a scammer can use your information to file a fake return.
In the U.S., jot down your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS before you file your return. This is a six-digit number confirming your identity and your Social Security number. It is important to note that you cannot opt out once you get an IP PIN. So, once you apply, you must provide the IP Pin each year when you file your federal tax returns. The IRS will provide your IP PIN online and then send you a new IP PIN each December by postal mail. Visit the IRS for more information about the program. Read BBB's tips about the IRS PIN. 
Remember that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message or social media to request personal or financial information. This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts.
Watch for bad grammar and odd punctuation when reading emails and letters claiming to be from the IRS or CRA. If you read awkward or poorly worded sentences, weird capitalization and grammar, or other inaccuracies, this is a sign that the email or letter may be a scam.
Only deal with trustworthy tax professionals and tax preparation services. For many people, significant life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers have the same level of experience and training. See our tips for finding the right tax preparer for you and always look for the BBB Seal – it’s The Sign of a Better BusinessSM!
Check out websites carefully and ensure you access the real IRS website when filing your taxes electronically or inquiring for additional information.
When in doubt, contact the IRS to confirm any contact you receive is legitimate. If you’re unsure whether you’re talking with a scammer, stop communication with the individual and contact the IRS independently. Tell them what the individual has claimed and is asking for, and they should be able to confirm whether you’re talking with the real IRS, CRA, or a scammer.
If you are the victim of tax identity theft in the U.S., contact the IRS at 1-800-908-4490. You should also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at ftc.gov/complaint or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC also offers a personalized identity theft recovery plan at identitytheft.gov.
If you get tax information delivered electronically from your employer or other entity, treat that information carefully. Download it onto a password-protected computer.

 

 

 

----------just ahead----another Schmidt that makes such a difference in our show is Jessie Schmidt----and today—she’s turning to sports events coming up and why it is so important to Sioux Falls and our area.

9:17/00-----KELO Commercials

9:18/50—Biz 2

  Good to have Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls back with us---today----and she wants to be get us back in the sporting events elevator ---and it is important to all of us----as the Official Destination Marketing Organization---

 

----------------Teri--------------

 

   Staying with sports---Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks makes his weekly stop—sharing what Sioux Falls is attracting ---and what we can expect as we move in and out of winter and headed towards spring—

-----------------Kip--------------

 

    What do you see ahead----for those enjoying your SD Game Fish and Parks-----

 

----------After Fox Business News---we’ll talk with Branden Hansen—Downtown Sioux Falls—what’s ahead----and sports from Stampede—to Golf ---

 

9:28/30---Fox Biz News

9:30/30---KELO Commercials

9:32/00---Biz 3

 Traditionally---mid-way thru our Friday Fox Family we get the whole downtown preview with Brandon Hanson-----what will be on the list today as we have just passed ASH Wednesday----

 

Brandon-----------

There’s a lot happening downtown this weekend, and we’re also gearing up for a huge March.

First, what’s happening right now.

 

On Friday at noon, Marty DeWitt is performing at the Old Courthouse Museum as part of the Winter Concert Series. It’s free, it’s in that beautiful historic courtroom, and it’s a great excuse to grab lunch downtown and take in some live music.

 

Tonight, Friday night, you’ve got options.


The Premiere Playhouse is opening The Premiere Premieres — two locally written plays, performed back-to-back. It’s a great reminder that Downtown is where new creative work gets its start.

 

Over at ICON and DaDa, there’s A Parlor Magic Experience — an intimate, vintage-style magic show with sleight of hand and storytelling. It’s close-up, personal, and something totally different.

 

And at the Washington Pavilion’s Belbas Theater, Parents’ Weekend, a brand-new musical comedy from The Good Night Theatre Collective, is premiering Friday and Saturday night. It’s always exciting when Downtown gets to host original work before anyone else sees it.

 

Saturday during the day, the Pavilion also has Wild About Science: Mammals, a family-friendly program in partnership with the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House. Great for kids, and another reminder that Downtown truly has something for every age group.

 

Now let’s look ahead, because March is shaping up to be big.

 

Mash Madness is back, sponsored by Williquors — and this year it’s bigger than ever. We have 31 competitors and three categories: beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. It’s a true taste-and-rate competition. The community samples, votes, and ultimately names the best drinks of 2026. It’s fun, competitive, and it highlights the creativity inside our bars, breweries, coffee shops, and restaurants. March is going to be full of reasons to explore Downtown one drink at a time.

 

 

 

 

-----------How about Jim Ohlander and the Sioux Falls Stampede---

Saturday February 21st----host Omaha Lancers

Sunday February 22nd----host Fargo Force

 

Road trips

February 26---at Lincoln (Stars)

February 28---at Des Moines (Buccaneers)

March 6 and 7th---at Tri-City Storm in Kearney

March 13th—at Sioux City Musketeers

March 14th---at Lincoln Stars

March 17th---at Fargo Force

----March 20 and 21st—return home---against Sioux City Musketeers

And finish regular season at home

March 31st with Des Moines Buccaneers---April 3rd and 4th with Waterloo Black Hawks

 

Standings---hopes-----for a closing streak----

 

   When we come back---we’ll see what Cat Clark is seeing with the new digs for Elmwood Golf—as we look to cross over into March and can spring be far behind----

 

9:44/00—KELO Commercials

9:45/30---Family Friday Fun------

  Been a long time since the game of golf got so much love in February---looking to the start of the season soon---

---------Cat Clark---talked about the events around the new digs---opportunities to get some financial breaks on the golf fees for the season-----and enjoy food that has been upgraded as well----

-----------Cat---------------

   Comments you are hearing on the new surroundings---date it all gets started---

--------------Cat-----------------thanks for the visit----

   Been a big week in Sioux Falls with the Smithfield Announcement---we did talk with some proud organizations about what this means for our area and community.

   One of those that weighed in was the Sioux Metro Alliance----with 17 or is it 20 communities—that will be able to furnish quite the LABOR Force for the new plant.

   Big week in Pierre in the Legislature----Tyler Tordsen---has been the Sioux Metro KELO-Scheduler----Tyler—what you have seen from Pierre---the big Smithfield Announcement---and what else---

----------we’ll hear more from Pierre and lawmakers in our 10:00 hour---

 

--------Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities—helps us close out our 9:00 show –with perhaps something you want to claim..

 

 9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:56/30----Family Finale--#5

    Diana Patterson----has been joining us to close out our Friday Family Facts and Fun for 12 maybe 15 years---

    Not sure when we started working together that there were I-T Positions-----when did that start----and what do you have available right now…

-------------------Diana-------

    And I’m sure most of the positions might be Sioux Falls—but I’m guessing other Sanford sites—should be looking as well..

-------------------Diana------------

 

---------we appreciate all you do---and I know you have probably helped hundreds thru the years—find a Sanford Site---and home

 

-----------for now—our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

February 20, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business--- Show---51-15
From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----
&nbsp;
Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com
&nbsp;
&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---this is our family friendly Friday Show with many of our guests having been a part of this Friday Fare&mdash;for 10 plus years. Lots of good material in this hour----and you can count on learning what is going on &ndash;and why it is important to you and those you know.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business ---Jodi you are starting with a really DAILY DOUBLE
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; The once in a generation or more Smithfield announcement---and one of your favorites---the annual Bender OUTLOOK for the future---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------------------Jodi--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your take on the Smithfield scenario-----how the retiring Mayor &ndash;and rightly so was given credit---for all that is being done-----and what a feel good ---look good story this has been---
----------------------------Jodi--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else could have been overlooked this week &ndash;because of all the positives from this announcement---
----------------------------Jodi--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For those that don&rsquo;t the Bender Outlook---what should It mean to Sioux Falls and those that are watching closely---
----------------------------Jodi--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else have you reported on this week&mdash;and are looking for more next week---
----------------------------Jodi--------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Where they find your very good work----and what else do you want to mention with the kind of news making week that we have had---
-----------------------------Jodi-------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Will Smithfield---and Bender&rsquo;s lead to even more good news how that we are 51 days into 2026?
----------------------Jodi--------------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thanks for all you do----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----good morning to you----we pay a lot of attention to Jessie---with the Better Business Bureau with all the sneaky---yes some are creepy crooks&mdash;just trying to break the law at the expense of your billfold or pocket-book&hellip;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you want to share today-----
--------------and who might be targeted------
-------------------Jessie-------------------
Tips to avoid tax scams
<ul>
<li>The best way to avoid tax identity theft is to file your taxes as early as possible.&nbsp;File before a scammer can use your information to file a fake return.</li>
<li>In the U.S., jot down your Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) from the IRS before you file your return.&nbsp;This is a six-digit number confirming your identity and your Social Security number. It is important to note that you cannot opt out once you get an IP PIN. So, once you apply, you must provide the IP Pin each year when you file your federal tax returns. The IRS will provide your IP PIN online and then send you a new IP PIN each December by postal mail. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://irs.gov/individuals/get-an-identity-protection-pin" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://irs.gov/individuals/get-an-identity-protection-pin&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771683574881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bdUmqtJ9bcW5G8P5yZ6SY">the IRS</a>&nbsp;for more information about the program.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/16949-bbb-tip-tax-identity-theft" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bbb.org/article/scams/16949-bbb-tip-tax-identity-theft&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771683574881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2iIe9UMbsvzzPoQTO2z6fw">Read BBB's tips about the IRS PIN</a>.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Remember that the IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email, text message or social media to request personal or financial information.&nbsp;This includes requests for PIN numbers, passwords or similar access information for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts.</li>
<li>Watch for bad grammar and odd punctuation when reading emails and letters claiming to be from the IRS or CRA.&nbsp;If you read awkward or poorly worded sentences, weird capitalization and grammar, or other inaccuracies, this is a sign that the email or letter may be a scam.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Only deal with trustworthy tax professionals and tax preparation services.&nbsp;For many people, significant life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all tax preparers have the same level of experience and training. See&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21492-bbb-tip-how-to-choose-a-tax-preparer" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bbb.org/article/news-releases/21492-bbb-tip-how-to-choose-a-tax-preparer&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771683574881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3qP_ibL26BcxrSArk74i3C">our tips for finding the right tax preparer for you</a>&nbsp;and always look for the BBB Seal &ndash; it&rsquo;s The Sign of a Better BusinessSM!</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Check out websites carefully and ensure you access the real IRS website&nbsp;when filing your taxes electronically or inquiring for additional information.</li>
<li>When in doubt, contact the IRS to confirm any contact you receive is legitimate.&nbsp;If you&rsquo;re unsure whether you&rsquo;re talking with a scammer, stop communication with the individual and contact the IRS independently. Tell them what the individual has claimed and is asking for, and they should be able to confirm whether you&rsquo;re talking with the real IRS, CRA, or a scammer.</li>
<li>If you are the victim of tax identity theft in the U.S., contact the IRS at 1-800-908-4490.&nbsp;You should also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ftc.gov/complaint" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ftc.gov/complaint&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771683574881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2tr_8PxuydOe1mF768rIoX">ftc.gov/complaint</a>&nbsp;or by calling 1-877-FTC-HELP. The FTC also offers a personalized identity theft recovery plan at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.identitytheft.gov/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.identitytheft.gov/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771683574881000&amp;usg=AOvVaw01QXa-at8QGeQKxoheKkv5">identitytheft.gov</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>If you get tax information delivered electronically from your employer or other entity, treat that information carefully.&nbsp;Download it onto a password-protected computer.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
----------just ahead----another Schmidt that makes such a difference in our show is Jessie Schmidt----and today&mdash;she&rsquo;s turning to sports events coming up and why it is so important to Sioux Falls and our area.
9:17/00-----KELO Commercials
9:18/50&mdash;Biz 2
&nbsp; Good to have Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls back with us---today----and she wants to be get us back in the sporting events elevator ---and it is important to all of us----as the Official Destination Marketing Organization---
&nbsp;
----------------Teri--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Staying with sports---Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks makes his weekly stop&mdash;sharing what Sioux Falls is attracting ---and what we can expect as we move in and out of winter and headed towards spring&mdash;
-----------------Kip--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you see ahead----for those enjoying your SD Game Fish and Parks-----
&nbsp;
----------After Fox Business News---we&rsquo;ll talk with Branden Hansen&mdash;Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;what&rsquo;s ahead----and sports from Stampede&mdash;to Golf ---
&nbsp;
9:28/30---Fox Biz News
9:30/30---KELO Commercials
9:32/00---Biz 3
&nbsp;Traditionally---mid-way thru our Friday Fox Family we get the whole downtown preview with Brandon Hanson-----what will be on the list today as we have just passed ASH Wednesday----
&nbsp;
Brandon-----------
There&rsquo;s a lot happening downtown this weekend, and we&rsquo;re also gearing up for a huge March.
First, what&rsquo;s happening right now.
&nbsp;
On Friday at noon,&nbsp;Marty DeWitt&nbsp;is performing at the Old Courthouse Museum as part of the Winter Concert Series. It&rsquo;s free, it&rsquo;s in that beautiful historic courtroom, and it&rsquo;s a great excuse to grab lunch downtown and take in some live music.
&nbsp;
Tonight, Friday night, you&rsquo;ve got options.
 The Premiere Playhouse&nbsp;is opening&nbsp;The Premiere Premieres&nbsp;&mdash; two locally written plays, performed back-to-back. It&rsquo;s a great reminder that Downtown is where new creative work gets its start.
&nbsp;
Over at ICON and DaDa, there&rsquo;s&nbsp;A Parlor Magic Experience&nbsp;&mdash; an intimate, vintage-style magic show with sleight of hand and storytelling. It&rsquo;s close-up, personal, and something totally different.
&nbsp;
And at the Washington Pavilion&rsquo;s Belbas Theater,&nbsp;Parents&rsquo; Weekend, a brand-new musical comedy from The Good Night Theatre Collective, is premiering Friday and Saturday night. It&rsquo;s always exciting when Downtown gets to host original work before anyone else sees it.
&nbsp;
Saturday during the day, the Pavilion also has&nbsp;Wild About Science: Mammals, a family-friendly program in partnership with the Great Plains Zoo and Butterfly House. Great for kids, and another reminder that Downtown truly has something for every age group.
&nbsp;
Now let&rsquo;s look ahead, because March is shaping up to be big.
&nbsp;
Mash Madness&nbsp;is back, sponsored by Williquors &mdash; and this year it&rsquo;s bigger than ever. We have 31 competitors and three categories: beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. It&rsquo;s a true taste-and-rate competition. The community samples, votes, and ultimately names the best drinks of 2026. It&rsquo;s fun, competitive, and it highlights the creativity inside our bars, breweries, coffee shops, and restaurants. March is going to be full of reasons to explore Downtown one drink at a time.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
-----------How about Jim Ohlander and the Sioux Falls Stampede---
Saturday February 21st----host Omaha Lancers
Sunday February 22nd----host Fargo Force
&nbsp;
Road trips
February 26---at Lincoln (Stars)
February 28---at Des Moines (Buccaneers)
March 6 and 7th---at Tri-City Storm in Kearney
March 13th&mdash;at Sioux City Musketeers
March 14th---at Lincoln Stars
March 17th---at Fargo Force
----March 20&nbsp;and 21st&mdash;return home---against Sioux City Musketeers
And finish&nbsp;regular season at home
March 31st&nbsp;with Des Moines Buccaneers---April 3rd&nbsp;and 4th&nbsp;with Waterloo Black Hawks
&nbsp;
Standings---hopes-----for a closing streak----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back---we&rsquo;ll see what Cat Clark is seeing with the new digs for Elmwood Golf&mdash;as we look to cross over into March and can spring be far behind----
&nbsp;
9:44/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:45/30---Family Friday Fun------
&nbsp; Been a long time since the game of golf got so much love in February---looking to the start of the season soon---
---------Cat Clark---talked about the events around the new digs---opportunities to get some financial breaks on the golf fees for the season-----and enjoy food that has been upgraded as well----
-----------Cat---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Comments you are hearing on the new surroundings---date it all gets started---
--------------Cat-----------------thanks for the visit----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Been a big week in Sioux Falls with the Smithfield Announcement---we did talk with some proud organizations about what this means for our area and community.
&nbsp;&nbsp; One of those that weighed in was the Sioux Metro Alliance----with 17 or is it 20 communities&mdash;that will be able to furnish quite the LABOR Force for the new plant.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Big week in Pierre in the Legislature----Tyler Tordsen---has been the Sioux Metro KELO-Scheduler----Tyler&mdash;what you have seen from Pierre---the big Smithfield Announcement---and what else---
----------we&rsquo;ll hear more from Pierre and lawmakers in our 10:00 hour---
&nbsp;
--------Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities&mdash;helps us close out our 9:00 show &ndash;with perhaps something you want to claim..
&nbsp;
&nbsp;9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/30----Family Finale--#5
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Diana Patterson----has been joining us to close out our Friday Family Facts and Fun for 12 maybe 15 years---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Not sure when we started working together that there were I-T Positions-----when did that start----and what do you have available right now&hellip;
-------------------Diana-------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And I&rsquo;m sure most of the positions might be Sioux Falls&mdash;but I&rsquo;m guessing other Sanford sites&mdash;should be looking as well..
-------------------Diana------------
&nbsp;
---------we appreciate all you do---and I know you have probably helped hundreds thru the years&mdash;find a Sanford Site---and home
&nbsp;
-----------for now&mdash;our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
&nbsp;

 February 20, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

February 18, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-14

  From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls---Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME

 

----Earn MORE at BLACKBURN Basement Repair.com

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 51-14 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR Business Series. Lots to share----and a number of our guests were getting down to business early and we let them take our questions---just in advance of our show—so you could hear the important things –and probably a few other things they have to share with you this morning----

 

  Attorney General Marty Jackley leads us off---

((((Taped Segment---Marty Jackley---
Update on the Mayday Health federal case that the state won last week and just is the case now
The Attorney General is testifying this morning against a bill that would eliminate the death penalty in South Dakota
Mr. Jackley will release the Crime Report tomorrow morning and then speak at a Law Enforcement recruit graduation Thursday night here in Sioux Falls
And------what else is pressing in the session-----

 

    Casey Crabtree---has been quite the help during the legislative session—and we know taxes are a big deal across this state—we asked him about that—and other issues he sees happening before this week ends

 

((((Taped Segment ----Casey Crabtree)))))

 

-----we’ll check in with those concerned about spending your money with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank---NEXT

 

10:21/00—KELO Commercials

10:22/30---Ag Business 2

----our very good friends at Plains Commerce Bank are partners for our It’s YOUR Agri Business show—and we know they help businesses, those in agriculture, newly married couples and those that have been hitched for a long time---or perhaps their mate has died---Nolan—talk us thru it---

 

------------------Nolan Clarke----------------

   Locations for Plains Commerce----how they can each you -----

 

----------Sarah Heinrich—has the Growing Harvest story lines from our little sister station in Fargo---next

 

(((Taped Segment Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)))

 

10:29/30—KELO Commercials

10:32/00---Ag Business 3

--------------welcome back to our Mid-week—Agri Business show---and we like to start this side of show—with Mr. Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---

 

  Matt what are you showing for the mid-morning numbers on the farm markets and of course the big board on Wall Street---

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

---grains—meat---energy---and Wall Street Spendings----

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

---people want numbers early AM or late in the day—can they get it from Swenson Commodities—and where do they call or look

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

 

   We appreciate all you are seeing----and sharing this morning----

 

  FFA of South Dakota coming up shortly----but there was good news this week---from Smithfield Foods----the Mayor Paul Ten Haken---helped steer the big pork plant announcement this week---and quite frankly was given a lot of well deserved credit for leading the charge to move Smithfield---to quite the planned site—and at the same time was charging up –downtown Sioux Falls

 

  A long time friend Jamison Rounds was working the media and the audience as we were---and we connected Tuesday—and wanted to share his thoughts this morning ----and share just how big a deal is it for the Smithfield----their employees----and future employees----and the reputation of Sioux Falls as well-----

------------------what is it Sioux Falls has become in the minds of the Smithfield’s and other companies---

---------------Rounds----------------

 

   Certainly will have Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 or so communities for job opportunities---

------------what else you see coming on the horizon…

--------Jamison----------Rounds----

Why such a big deal----

What it means—and what surprised you about this and what else could follow----

 

   Big week for FFA—this week and next---Geri Eide—is our leader and FFA’s----are in play----  going to be Beresford FFA members, their advisorBridget Twedt is included in this email. I am not available, so send her time for call in.

 

Bridget,  # is 336-1320

 

Why so important----with a big time marking FFA  ahead---

 

-----------John Ball—Mr. Tree

 

-----Laura or Justin weather---

 

 

---our time is up—thank you for yours

 

February 18, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-14
&nbsp; From the Blackburn Studios&nbsp;in Downtown Sioux Falls---Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
----Earn MORE at BLACKBURN Basement Repair.com
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 51-14 in our ORIGINAL It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series. Lots to share----and a number of our guests were getting down to business early and we let them take our questions---just in advance of our show&mdash;so you could hear the important things &ndash;and probably a few other things they have to share with you this morning----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Attorney General Marty Jackley leads us off---
((((Taped Segment---Marty Jackley---
<ul>
<li>Update on the Mayday Health federal case that the state won last week and just is the case now</li>
<li>The Attorney General is testifying this morning against a bill that would eliminate the death penalty in South Dakota</li>
<li>Mr. Jackley will release the Crime Report tomorrow morning and then speak at a Law Enforcement recruit graduation Thursday night here in Sioux Falls</li>
<li>And------what else is pressing in the session-----</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree---has been quite the help during the legislative session&mdash;and we know taxes are a big deal across this state&mdash;we asked him about that&mdash;and other issues he sees happening before this week ends
&nbsp;
((((Taped Segment ----Casey Crabtree)))))
&nbsp;
-----we&rsquo;ll check in with those concerned about spending your money with Nolan Clarke---Plains Commerce Bank---NEXT
&nbsp;
10:21/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:22/30---Ag Business 2
----our very good friends at Plains Commerce Bank are partners for our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business show&mdash;and we know they help businesses, those in agriculture, newly married couples and those that have been hitched for a long time---or perhaps their mate has died---Nolan&mdash;talk us thru it---
&nbsp;
------------------Nolan Clarke----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Locations for Plains Commerce----how they can each you -----
&nbsp;
----------Sarah Heinrich&mdash;has the Growing Harvest story lines from our little sister station in Fargo---next
&nbsp;
(((Taped Segment Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network)))
&nbsp;
10:29/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:32/00---Ag Business 3
--------------welcome back to our Mid-week&mdash;Agri Business show---and we like to start this side of show&mdash;with Mr. Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Matt what are you showing for the mid-morning numbers on the farm markets and of course the big board on Wall Street---
-----------------Matt-----------------
---grains&mdash;meat---energy---and Wall Street Spendings----
-----------------Matt-----------------
---people want numbers early AM or late in the day&mdash;can they get it from Swenson Commodities&mdash;and where do they call or look
-----------------Matt-----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate all you are seeing----and sharing this morning----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; FFA of South Dakota coming up shortly----but there was good news this week---from Smithfield Foods----the Mayor Paul Ten Haken---helped steer the big pork plant announcement this week---and quite frankly was given a lot of well deserved credit for leading the charge to move Smithfield---to quite the planned site&mdash;and at the same time was charging up &ndash;downtown Sioux Falls
&nbsp;
&nbsp; A long time friend Jamison Rounds was working the media and the audience as we were---and we connected Tuesday&mdash;and wanted to share his thoughts this morning ----and share just how big a deal is it for the Smithfield----their employees----and future employees----and the reputation of Sioux Falls as well-----
------------------what is it Sioux Falls has become in the minds of the Smithfield&rsquo;s and other companies---
---------------Rounds----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Certainly will have Sioux Metro Alliance and their 17 or so communities for job opportunities---
------------what else you see coming on the horizon&hellip;
--------Jamison----------Rounds----
Why such a big deal----
What it means&mdash;and what surprised you about this and what else could follow----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Big week for FFA&mdash;this week and next---Geri Eide&mdash;is our leader and FFA&rsquo;s----are in play---- &nbsp;going to be Beresford FFA members, their advisorBridget Twedt is included in this email. I am not available, so send her time for call in.
&nbsp;
Bridget,&nbsp; # is 336-1320
&nbsp;
Why so important----with a big time marking FFA&nbsp; ahead---
&nbsp;
-----------John Ball&mdash;Mr. Tree
&nbsp;
-----Laura or Justin weather---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

August 20, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business at Dakotafest in Mitchell

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