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 December 15, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

December 15, 2025---9-10—It’s YOUR Business—Show 50-63

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

 

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   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to It’s YOUR Business---the last day before and two shows before I take a week off to spend time with my wife Carolyn and some other friends. Show 50-63---

 

   We have decided to have a number of guests that join us on a regular basis to be part of the show….

   We start with Tyler Tordsen---Sioux Metro Growth Alliance----who got more notoriety in our Friday show and helped us visit with a number of 17 or so communities that work together. It is a special scenario-----and even Commercial Real Estate’s Ron Nelson talked about it in our Friday Show—the event that he attended---and how he finds what they are doing very special and good for not only the smaller communities---but the entire area.

 

    Tyler—you will have a couple of communities joining us this morning----and it is a chance for us to learn what you do, how you do it----and who else may want to become a part of the Sioux Metro might----

----------------Tyler-----

    Your event last week---and which community you want to salute and engage us with this morning-----

------------------Tyler----------------

Community----------

9:15/00—KELO Commercials

9:16/30---Business 2

   Casey Crabtree who will be a part and leading the 2026—Legislative Session next month is with us----as we move closer---what should we know and why will the session carry such wait for our friends in South Dakota----

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

    Discussions---what will be the bottom line of the 2026 Session--------particularly in an election year----

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

    We’ll talk more in the 10:00 hour-----and appreciate your expertise and looking ahead---

  When we come back we’ll visit with one of those teachers that has been making a difference in the 2025-2026---school year---stay with us

9:20/00—KELO Commercials

9:22/30---Business 3

Jen McKeown----students and teachers—

   Please share an update on the way you have been thanking teachers---with some cash—and the reactions you have received-----

   ------------Jen--------

   Story or two about teachers nominated and thanked—

--------------Jen--------

    What else do you see ahead---

    Levo is offering a way for people to give back to their teachers----it is thru the Adopt a Classroom Program—Levo Credit Union is awarding $500 each to 8 teachers nominated by parents, students or community members as making a huge impact on kids---

--------why teachers---

   It’s part of Levo’s History—in 1982—the teachers Credit Union joined Levo and many teachers are still members. Our community has made us what we are today and we believe in giving back to our community. What better way to do that than to recognize the teachers who lay the foundation of our future by shaping the young minds of our kids---

    How are you taking the nominations---

------we are very slow—last year LEVO received a record 98 nominations for educators across our service area—including Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Harrisburg, Brondon, Watertown, Montrose and Wessington Springs—but this year at last count we heard you had received only 18---

 

   What is the deadline for nominations----(December 26, 2025)

 

Just ahead more story lines that we live by and learn from following—Fox Business News

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---Fox Biz News

9:32/30---Business 4((605-212-6959)))

   Jordan Deffenbaugh has joined us he is the AFSCME Council Labor Representative---

   They are hosting their 2nd Working Families Legislative Forum on January 10-11—running from 1-3 both days the Labor Temple—101 S Fairfax Avenue in Sioux Falls

   The event is free to attend—food is provided—childcare is avail able and its family-friendly—walk-ins are welcome but RSVP’s are preferred so they plan for food and materials

 

---why timing matters—

The 2026 Legislative Session –it starts on January 13th—just 3 days after the Sunday session ends. This timing in intentional to influence early bills when legislators are setting their priorities

   SD currently has over $140 million in budget surplus available for strategic investment—bills move fast once session starts so they need people ready to engage with legislators in immediately.

   Top priorities from the November forums

 

   Healthcare—9% identified as top priority

   Housing Affordability 69% share the housing costs are the biggest constraint on household budgets. The Governor’s House Program has delivered 3,300+homes since 1996—but currently has a 3 year waitlist showing demand far exceeds capacity

   Childcare---as Economic Infrastructure –63%--child care costs are exceeding rent for many families, forcing impossible choices between jobs and caring for children

   What about some innovative solutions-----

===============================================  

 

Just ahead-----we’ll check in with another of the  17 or so communities---that are are part of the Sioux Metro Growth ---Alliance-----

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials—

9:45/00---Sioux Metro Growth—what is happening----and what else we should know

   Tyler Toredsen-----yes a regular on the show---and with 17+ communities in their group they are getting notoriety from big organizations---that really push what they are doing and continue to bring people together from Sioux Falls to the smallest communities---

   -------------Tyler---a little earlier we talked about the event you had last week that caught the attention of Ron Nelson---Nelson Commercial Real Estate---and it certainly always has people from Banks—Builders ---saying good things as well---

---------you  have a guest for this segment---let me know what you think—and who it is—and where you go from here thru the end of the 2025---year—

---------------Tyler----------

   How does a community join---and what does it take financially and organization wise to bring another community into the fold.

---------------Tyler-----------

    The Mayor of Sioux Falls has been a big hit---talk to us about what he has done—and how you are watching closely for the next Mayor—and whether or not they can push as well---

----------------Tyler and Guest---

------We appreciate all you do---….

 

  When we come back—we’ll set up  for the 10:00—11:00 show that is traditionally the Agri Business Show

9:55/55—KELO Commercials

9:57/30---Business

   We are doing some of the best of our guests this morning what they have brought to the table—and what exactly we may see in the 2026 Legislative Session—communities working together----plus planting a few sees---

 

-------------a Reminder—because of the close of the year---and the fact that I haven’t taken my vacation time---I will be doing that starting tomorrow---- I’ll be back on the air December 23rd----looking to not only finish the year—but what 2026 can bring to all of us.

   This was a big year---we talked to a lot of guests---and did our show 5,000—Congressman Dusty Johnson but us in the Halls of Congress with all of our shows—and we know that what he does—and how he does it---is special. Before that I did 5,000 TV Newscasts collective from a number of states-----and now I’ve got some leaders in South Dakota—that want to do more with what we have done as an audience—and we will be working on that in early 2026.

   For now—our time is up—Thank you for yours… 

December 15, 2025---9-10&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business&mdash;Show 50-63
&nbsp;From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls Become a Blackburn Protected HOME
&nbsp;
((Learn MORE at Blackburn Basement Repair.com))
(((((Music---This OLE HOUSE)))))
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---the last day before and two shows before I take a week off to spend time with my wife Carolyn and some other friends. Show 50-63---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; We have decided to have a number of guests that join us on a regular basis to be part of the show&hellip;.
&nbsp;&nbsp; We start with Tyler Tordsen---Sioux Metro Growth Alliance----who got more notoriety in our Friday show and helped us visit with a number of 17 or so communities that work together. It is a special scenario-----and even Commercial Real Estate&rsquo;s Ron Nelson talked about it in our Friday Show&mdash;the event that he attended---and how he finds what they are doing very special and good for not only the smaller communities---but the entire area.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler&mdash;you will have a couple of communities joining us this morning----and it is a chance for us to learn what you do, how you do it----and who else may want to become a part of the Sioux Metro might----
----------------Tyler-----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Your event last week---and which community you want to salute and engage us with this morning-----
------------------Tyler----------------
Community----------
9:15/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:16/30---Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree who will be a part and leading the 2026&mdash;Legislative Session next month is with us----as we move closer---what should we know and why will the session carry such wait for our friends in South Dakota----
-------------------Casey----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discussions---what will be the bottom line of the 2026 Session--------particularly in an election year----
-------------------Casey-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We&rsquo;ll talk more in the 10:00 hour-----and appreciate your expertise and looking ahead---
&nbsp; When we come back we&rsquo;ll visit with one of those teachers that has been making a difference in the 2025-2026---school year---stay with us
9:20/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:22/30---Business 3
Jen McKeown----students and teachers&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Please share an update on the way you have been thanking teachers---with some cash&mdash;and the reactions you have received-----
&nbsp;&nbsp; ------------Jen--------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Story or two about teachers nominated and thanked&mdash;
--------------Jen--------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What else do you see ahead---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Levo is offering a way for people to give back to their teachers----it is thru the Adopt a Classroom Program&mdash;Levo Credit Union is awarding $500 each to 8 teachers nominated by parents, students or community members as making a huge impact on kids---
--------why teachers---
&nbsp;&nbsp; It&rsquo;s part of Levo&rsquo;s History&mdash;in 1982&mdash;the teachers Credit Union joined Levo and many teachers are still members. Our community has made us what we are today and we believe in giving back to our community. What better way to do that than to recognize the teachers who lay the foundation of our future by shaping the young minds of our kids---
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; How are you taking the nominations---
------we are very slow&mdash;last year LEVO received a record 98 nominations for educators across our service area&mdash;including Sioux Falls, Sioux City, Harrisburg, Brondon, Watertown, Montrose and Wessington Springs&mdash;but this year at last count we heard you had received only 18---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; What is the deadline for nominations----(December 26, 2025)
&nbsp;
Just ahead more story lines that we live by and learn from following&mdash;Fox Business News
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/30---Fox Biz News
9:32/30---Business 4((605-212-6959)))
&nbsp;&nbsp; Jordan Deffenbaugh has joined us he is the AFSCME Council Labor Representative---
&nbsp;&nbsp; They are hosting their 2nd&nbsp;Working Families Legislative Forum on January 10-11&mdash;running from 1-3 both days the Labor Temple&mdash;101 S Fairfax Avenue in Sioux Falls
&nbsp;&nbsp; The event is free to attend&mdash;food is provided&mdash;childcare is avail able and its family-friendly&mdash;walk-ins are welcome but RSVP&rsquo;s are preferred so they plan for food and materials
&nbsp;
---why timing matters&mdash;
The 2026 Legislative Session &ndash;it starts on January 13th&mdash;just 3 days after the Sunday session ends. This timing in intentional to influence early bills when legislators are setting their priorities
&nbsp;&nbsp; SD currently has over $140 million in budget surplus available for strategic investment&mdash;bills move fast once session starts so they need people ready to engage with legislators in immediately.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Top priorities from the November forums
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Healthcare&mdash;9% identified as top priority
&nbsp;&nbsp; Housing Affordability 69% share the housing costs are the biggest constraint on household budgets. The Governor&rsquo;s House Program has delivered 3,300+homes since 1996&mdash;but currently has a 3 year waitlist showing demand far exceeds capacity
&nbsp;&nbsp; Childcare---as Economic Infrastructure &ndash;63%--child care costs are exceeding rent for many families, forcing impossible choices between jobs and caring for children
&nbsp;&nbsp; What about some innovative solutions-----
===============================================&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Just ahead-----we&rsquo;ll check in with another of the&nbsp; 17 or so communities---that are are part of the Sioux Metro Growth ---Alliance-----
&nbsp;
9:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials&mdash;
9:45/00---Sioux Metro Growth&mdash;what is happening----and what else we should know
&nbsp;&nbsp; Tyler Toredsen-----yes a regular on the show---and with 17+ communities in their group they are getting notoriety from big organizations---that really push what they are doing and continue to bring people together from Sioux Falls to the smallest communities---
&nbsp;&nbsp; -------------Tyler---a little earlier we talked about the event you had last week that caught the attention of Ron Nelson---Nelson Commercial Real Estate---and it certainly always has people from Banks&mdash;Builders ---saying good things as well---
---------you&nbsp; have a guest for this segment---let me know what you think&mdash;and who it is&mdash;and where you go from here thru the end of the 2025---year&mdash;
---------------Tyler----------
&nbsp;&nbsp; How does a community join---and what does it take financially and organization wise to bring another community into the fold.
---------------Tyler-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Mayor of Sioux Falls has been a big hit---talk to us about what he has done&mdash;and how you are watching closely for the next Mayor&mdash;and whether or not they can push as well---
----------------Tyler and Guest---
------We appreciate all you do---&hellip;.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; When we come back&mdash;we&rsquo;ll set up &nbsp;for the 10:00&mdash;11:00 show that is traditionally the Agri Business Show
9:55/55&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/30---Business
&nbsp;&nbsp; We are doing&nbsp;some of the best of our guests this morning what they have brought to the table&mdash;and what exactly we may see in the 2026 Legislative Session&mdash;communities working together----plus planting a few sees---
&nbsp;
-------------a Reminder&mdash;because of the close of the year---and the fact that I haven&rsquo;t taken my vacation time---I will be doing that starting tomorrow---- I&rsquo;ll be back on the air December 23rd----looking to not only finish the year&mdash;but what 2026 can bring to all of us.
&nbsp;&nbsp; This was a big year---we talked to a lot of guests---and did our show 5,000&mdash;Congressman Dusty Johnson but us in the Halls of Congress with all of our shows&mdash;and we know that what he does&mdash;and how he does it---is special. Before that I did 5,000 TV Newscasts collective from a number of states-----and now I&rsquo;ve got some leaders in South Dakota&mdash;that want to do more with what we have done as an audience&mdash;and we will be working on that in early 2026.
&nbsp;&nbsp; For now&mdash;our time is up&mdash;Thank you for yours&hellip;&nbsp;

December 15, 2025 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

Blog—December 12, 2025—10-11-It’s YOUR AG Business

 Ag Business is the #1 industry in South Dakota—a pretty doggone good reason that we do ½ our shows as Agri Business. 

 In this show we talked with Darren Hefty—Ag PHD –he was headed to Minnesota to talk with a farm group—and he was sharing much of what not to do as to do. Darren is not only the pride and joy of South Dakota but does a nationwide radio show---television shows---and makes for a ag voice we really enjoy working with.

  We talked about things to do to reach the next generation----encouraging them to be the next players that will make a difference with agriculture. Passing the torch to the next generation includes having them engaged, encouraged, and expecting to be difference directors in 2025 and 2026 and beyond.

   I threw in my dad and his brothers always wanted to get their boys (and a few girls) into farming. Some did—some didn’t in---but for the most part—engagement is a key and you can bet that work was used by Darren a lot in Minnesota.

   Rocky Forman—who helped us put together quite the guest list for the South Dakota Farmers Union convention this week—returned to do a wrap up on this Friday show. Big turn—out included National President Rob Larew, SD Governor Larry Rhoden, leaders sharing how the states can work together---and yes even young people who liked being saluted as the best of the young.

   Gerri Eide—FFA of South Dakota introduced us to Adeline a Freshman from McCook Central—who shared what a first year high schoolers can do. The audience had to be impressed as well about how much she had done in year one and what she wanted to do in the years ahead. Our plan is to not only cover the heavily saturated groups for FFA---but honor young people every month of the 2026 year. 

    Congressman Dusty Johnson joined us and talked agriculture—how much good news could mean to the farm community----and a few other things he has been doing in DC—with all the “give me” stuff all walks of life want from their elected officials.

     Matt Swenson—had our morning commodities for Swenson Commodities----we talked with Brent Grosvenor—Lights Up Production that has attracted 4000 attending their performances with 4 more performance ahead for the week. The Prince of Peace—makes us think—and realize –there is much more to life—and one of them is the Lights Up Production and the meaning that goes with it.

    As we do on Friday –we talked with All Kureninova—who with her family moved to South Dakota from Ukraine. We have followed along with state leaders who have shared the Ukrainian stories people from border to border---and those wanting the hard working Ukrainians ---were able to get many—that are still making quite the difference in the work force. I’ve been impressed in the 5 or so meetings I’ve attended around South Dakota—including the State Fair---and other stops. It comes at a time that Ukraine is still battling for their lives and livelihood –and the Ukrainians are earning great work reputations---as they survive all the challenge thrown at them by the Trump Administration including Kristi Noem---former Governor of South Dakota.

   We heard from Justin Glisin—the Iowa State Climatologist—he shared what they are seeing—what we should be expecting for the weekend----and how Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota Climatologists work together.

    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO-APP—streaming on line or just ask. Norm Anderson posts the podcast---I write the blog—schedule the guests and we continue counting at 5062 shows that we done on our radio station. Bankers and business leaders have Congressman Dusty Johnson posted a plaque of what we have done and the number of shows in the Congressional resources of the USA. That is special—and we’ll continue to work –family health permitting to help those in South Dakota with this radio show—Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog&mdash;December 12, 2025&mdash;10-11-It&rsquo;s YOUR AG Business
&nbsp;Ag Business is the #1 industry in South Dakota&mdash;a pretty doggone good reason that we do &frac12; our shows as Agri Business.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In this show we talked with Darren Hefty&mdash;Ag PHD &ndash;he was headed to Minnesota to talk with a farm group&mdash;and he was sharing much of what not to do as to do. Darren is not only the pride and joy of South Dakota but does a nationwide radio show---television shows---and makes for a ag voice we really enjoy working with.
&nbsp;&nbsp;We talked about things to do to reach the next generation----encouraging them to be the next players that will make a difference with agriculture. Passing the torch to the next generation includes having them engaged, encouraged, and expecting to be difference directors in 2025 and 2026 and beyond.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I threw in my dad and his brothers always wanted to get their boys (and a few girls) into farming. Some did&mdash;some didn&rsquo;t in---but for the most part&mdash;engagement is a key and you can bet that work was used by Darren a lot in Minnesota.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rocky Forman&mdash;who helped us put together quite the guest list for the South Dakota Farmers Union convention this week&mdash;returned to do a wrap up on this Friday show. Big turn&mdash;out included National President Rob Larew, SD Governor Larry Rhoden, leaders sharing how the states can work together---and yes even young people who liked being saluted as the best of the young.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerri Eide&mdash;FFA of South Dakota introduced us to Adeline a Freshman from McCook Central&mdash;who shared what a first year high schoolers can do. The audience had to be impressed as well about how much she had done in year one and what she wanted to do in the years ahead. Our plan is to not only cover the heavily saturated groups for FFA---but honor young people every month of the 2026 year.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Congressman Dusty Johnson joined us and talked agriculture&mdash;how much good news could mean to the farm community----and a few other things he has been doing in DC&mdash;with all the &ldquo;give me&rdquo; stuff all walks of life want from their elected officials.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matt Swenson&mdash;had our morning commodities for Swenson Commodities----we talked with Brent Grosvenor&mdash;Lights Up Production that has attracted 4000 attending their performances with 4 more performance ahead for the week. The Prince of Peace&mdash;makes us think&mdash;and realize &ndash;there is much more to life&mdash;and one of them is the Lights Up Production and the meaning that goes with it.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As we do on Friday &ndash;we talked with All Kureninova&mdash;who with her family moved to South Dakota from Ukraine. We have followed along with state leaders who have shared the Ukrainian stories people from border to border---and those wanting the hard working Ukrainians ---were able to get many&mdash;that are still making quite the difference in the work force. I&rsquo;ve been impressed in the 5 or so meetings I&rsquo;ve attended around South Dakota&mdash;including the State Fair---and other stops. It comes at a time that Ukraine is still battling for their lives and livelihood &ndash;and the Ukrainians are earning great work reputations---as they survive all the challenge thrown at them by the Trump Administration including Kristi Noem---former Governor of South Dakota.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We heard from Justin Glisin&mdash;the Iowa State Climatologist&mdash;he shared what they are seeing&mdash;what we should be expecting for the weekend----and how Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota Climatologists work together.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO-APP&mdash;streaming on line or just ask. Norm Anderson posts the podcast---I write the blog&mdash;schedule the guests and we continue counting at 5062 shows that we done on our radio station. Bankers and business leaders have Congressman Dusty Johnson posted a plaque of what we have done and the number of shows in the Congressional resources of the USA. That is special&mdash;and we&rsquo;ll continue to work &ndash;family health permitting to help those in South Dakota with this radio show&mdash;Questions for me&mdash;feel free to call/text at 605-728-2455 (BILL) or email me at <a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradio.com">bill.zortman@mwcradio.com</a>.&nbsp;

December 12, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

Blog—December 12, 2025—9-10—It’s YOUR Business

  Quite the show for the “Family Friendly Fare” on It’s YOUR Business 9-10 on Friday.

   We have been doing this for nearly 10 years---and what a collection of story lines and event to make a difference.

   Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business starts us out---and today she was sharing on the Avera McKennan construction, a big new addition for downtown welcoming its first customers on this day, a new addition for downtown at Pomegranate Market was opening at Cherapa Place---and yes the fun one—the new Reptile Adventure Zoo was opening today—even with the snow surge.

    Jessie Schmidt—BBB of South Dakota—was telling us about the business and consumer resources, the benefit of ACCREDITATION, Roof Coating and sealing contractions, and how to file—when to file and what to expect—with the people to call—the Better Business Bureau. Stay out of trouble and be informed.

    Teri Schmidt---was asking the audience questions we were all concerned about---Hotel Sales were not what they have been or not considered UP to NORMAL. Off 8%---as are many other communities sweating the bottom lines as well. 

     From South Dakota—GAME Fish and Parks—Kip Rounds---updated the great outdoors that with today’s expectations—its going to be called a snowy December ---but we always get the numbers that includes the weather conditions—

     Many have wrapped up the deer season, there is plenty of pheasant season left and ice fishing is just getting started. Many believe that the holiday season is the best time to make new family traditions spending time in the great outdoors.

     We heard from Ron Nelson---Nelson Commercial Real Estate---as Nellie explained we have been waiting for this week because this was the week the Federal Reserve-met to discuss it they need to cut interest rates again. After the last cut, some predicted that would be it---but things have not gotten much better so last few weeks, the tide shifted again and they DID feel a cut would probably happen and it did—it was the 3rd cut—each a quarter point or 25 basis points—100 basic points is 1%. The cuts have done little to revive the economy—it helps but evidently –it’s deeper. 

     Sioux Metro Growth Alliance held a seminar with the hot topic AI—energy was close---there was discussion on electric, gas LNG, solar wind, nuclear and the growth of data centers.

     With all of that Sioux Falls will have it’s 2nd Best Year in building permits and yet so many businesses are struggling. 

      Brandon Hanson shared what’s happening in Downtown Sioux Falls---It’s shaping up to be another full weekend with a mix of music, classes, holiday activities, and good opportunities to shop local.

      Downtown Gives is brought to you by First Interstate bank is still underway. The coupon books are going fast, and once they’re gone, that’s it for the year. For $15 you get access to deals at dozens of downtown shops, restaurants. And salons, and the proceeds support a local nonprofit. 

      Friday—Studio B Jazz performs the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert series. Friday as well from noon to 2, Plum’s Cooking Company is offering a hands on Gnocchi Class with Chef April Johnson. From 5-7—the arctic Express Portrait Experience at Jones Seed Building offers an elevated, holiday-themed phot setup—a good option if you still need photos for the season. 

    Saturday—the Atrium Makers Market at Serendipity Studio runs 10 to 4, with handmade goods and artwork from local creates. 10-4—Meet Santa Happens—bring the family, take photos and explore the Pavilion. Saturday evening—5 to 7 the Falls Overlook Café hosts Ice Cream and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery starts at 6 and runs to midnight. On Sunday Sourdough Sunday at Plums from 10 to noon—1-3 the Old Courthouse Museum hosts Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus.  

    Jimmy Ohlander—Sioux Falls Stampede---6 point lead on Fargo ---and the USHL—knows the Stampede is around again.

     Diana Patterson shared Sanford Career Opportunities as we closed the 9-10 show.

    Our It’s YOUR Business show is available live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—and we like to follow along all that is going on in our downtown.

    Listen live to the show and this blog with notes on what was in the show and where.

    Norm Anderson will post that—my job is write the blog—schedule the guests—study their needs and do another one of our 5060+ shows. Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-Bill –or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com. 

Blog&mdash;December 12, 2025&mdash;9-10&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Business
&nbsp;&nbsp;Quite the show for the &ldquo;Family Friendly Fare&rdquo; on It&rsquo;s YOUR Business 9-10 on Friday.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have been doing this for nearly 10 years---and what a collection of story lines and event to make a difference.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business starts us out---and today she was sharing on the Avera McKennan construction, a big new addition for downtown welcoming its first customers on this day, a new addition for downtown at Pomegranate Market was opening at Cherapa Place---and yes the fun one&mdash;the new Reptile Adventure Zoo was opening today&mdash;even with the snow surge.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jessie Schmidt&mdash;BBB of South Dakota&mdash;was telling us about the business and consumer resources, the benefit of ACCREDITATION, Roof Coating and sealing contractions, and how to file&mdash;when to file and what to expect&mdash;with the people to call&mdash;the Better Business Bureau. Stay out of trouble and be informed.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teri Schmidt---was asking the audience questions we were all concerned about---Hotel Sales were not what they have been or not considered UP to NORMAL. Off 8%---as are many other communities sweating the bottom lines as well.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From South Dakota&mdash;GAME Fish and Parks&mdash;Kip Rounds---updated the great outdoors that with today&rsquo;s expectations&mdash;its going to be called a snowy December ---but we always get the numbers that includes the weather conditions&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Many have wrapped up the deer season, there is plenty of pheasant season left and ice fishing is just getting started. Many believe that the holiday season is the best time to make new family traditions spending time in the great outdoors.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We heard from Ron Nelson---Nelson Commercial Real Estate---as Nellie explained we have been waiting for this week because this was the week the Federal Reserve-met to discuss it they need to cut interest rates again. After the last cut, some predicted that would be it---but things have not gotten much better so last few weeks, the tide shifted again and they DID feel a cut would probably happen and it did&mdash;it was the 3rd cut&mdash;each a quarter point or 25 basis points&mdash;100 basic points is 1%. The cuts have done little to revive the economy&mdash;it helps but evidently &ndash;it&rsquo;s deeper.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sioux Metro Growth Alliance held a seminar with the hot topic AI&mdash;energy was close---there was discussion on electric, gas LNG, solar wind, nuclear and the growth of data centers.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With all of that Sioux Falls will have it&rsquo;s 2nd Best Year in building permits and yet so many businesses are struggling.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon Hanson shared what&rsquo;s happening in Downtown Sioux Falls---It&rsquo;s shaping up to be another full weekend with a mix of music, classes, holiday activities, and good opportunities to shop local.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Downtown Gives is brought to you by First Interstate bank is still underway. The coupon books are going fast, and once they&rsquo;re gone, that&rsquo;s it for the year. For $15 you get access to deals at dozens of downtown shops, restaurants. And salons, and the proceeds support a local nonprofit.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday&mdash;Studio B Jazz performs the music of A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Old Courthouse Museum Winter Concert series. Friday as well from noon to 2, Plum&rsquo;s Cooking Company is offering a hands on Gnocchi Class with Chef April Johnson. From 5-7&mdash;the arctic Express Portrait Experience at Jones Seed Building offers an elevated, holiday-themed phot setup&mdash;a good option if you still need photos for the season.&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday&mdash;the Atrium Makers Market at Serendipity Studio runs 10 to 4, with handmade goods and artwork from local creates. 10-4&mdash;Meet Santa Happens&mdash;bring the family, take photos and explore the Pavilion. Saturday evening&mdash;5 to 7 the Falls Overlook Caf&eacute; hosts Ice Cream and Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery starts at 6 and runs to midnight. On Sunday Sourdough Sunday at Plums from 10 to noon&mdash;1-3 the Old Courthouse Museum hosts Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus.&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jimmy Ohlander&mdash;Sioux Falls Stampede---6 point lead on Fargo ---and the USHL&mdash;knows the Stampede is around again.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diana Patterson shared Sanford Career Opportunities as we closed the 9-10 show.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business show is available live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9&mdash;and we like to follow along all that is going on in our downtown.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Listen live to the show and this blog with notes on what was in the show and where.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Norm Anderson will post that&mdash;my job is write the blog&mdash;schedule the guests&mdash;study their needs and do another one of our 5060+ shows. Questions for me&mdash;feel free to call/text at 605-728-Bill &ndash;or email me at <a href="mailto:bill.zortman@mwcradio.com">bill.zortman@mwcradio.com</a>.&nbsp;

December 15, 2025 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

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