February 13, 2026—9-10—It’s YOUR Business---Show 51-07

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

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I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our IT”S YOUR BUSINESS—FAMILY FRIENDLY FRIDAY SHOW—most of our very important guests have been with us doing this show for more than a DECADE.

And yes we are at show 51-07----glad to have you with us----and we start this morning with Jodi Schwan—Sioux Falls Business

Jodi –good morning----as you promised last week---we’ll talk about the New retail/restaurant activity at 85th Street as well as 41/Veterans Parkway

Maybe even an airport update---

----good to get the show started this morning with you----please share your planned story lines---

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

For those that don’t know—you are the Founder of Align Content Studio

----------Publisher of Sioux Falls Business and Pigeon 605.com

---------where do they find your good work---and our weekly interview---

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

   Jodi Schwan—good luck on Friday the 13th and Happy Valentine’s Day tomorrow----

------from the Better Business Bureau----Jessie Schmidt—with us this morning----

  --------what can you share that can be helpful for our Friday listening audience---

--------Jessie

   Teri Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota has a sub this morning-----but with all the people she works with—you know it will be informal and important ---stay with us and we’ll check with Game Fish and Parks—Kip Rounds---

9:18/00—KELO Commercials

9:20/00---Business Show 3

  As we were sharing before our break---Teri Schmidt---and Jim are out and about—but Teri travels the state—represents us well—and this morning as we are roughly half-way thru February---she has us looking at the Summit League---

   It’s Myndee Kay Larsen---Associate Commissioner of the Summit League (((She is calling in)))

   It’s getting to be that time of year as we look ahead to Big season extending or ending—basketball tournaments and more---something that our listeners like to stay aware of ----

   What should we be looking forward to in the days and weeks ahead------------Myndee Kay Larsen

Summit League with North Dakota State planning to switch conferences will be different---but still some very watchable, enjoyable, and competitive teams to follow---

---------------Myndee-----------

  People want more information about the Summit League is there an on-line site they should visit----

  We appreciate your information---and I know Teri Schmidt—appreciates you jumping in and talking with her listening audience this morning.

    ---Myndee-----and Summit League loggings----

----------Kip Rounds helps us on our Friday show as well---

Game Fish and Parks has sent us Derek Klawitter---the Group and Home School Coordinator at the Outdoor Campus and he’s the primary coordinator of the Hunting 101 program

 Outdoor Campus Spring Programming and the Turkey Hunting 101 Program. With Spring Turkey season starting in April, staff at the Outdoor Campus are getting prepped and ready for another successful Hunting 101 season to get folks introduced to the turkey hunting!

--------people have questions about the outdoor activities—where is a good place for them to go to get their questions answered..

  Derek appraise your visit---and all that Game Fish and Parks does for us here in South Dakota..

  Fox Business News Next—and then we’ll hear from Downtown Sioux Falls’ Brandon Hanson----

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---Fox Bizzzz News

9:32/40---Business 4

   Brandon Hansen---Downtown Sioux Falls is with us this morning---and after all the events of the first few weeks of the year—we know he has more of the same up his sleeve(s)

Downtown is absolutely stacked this weekend — whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s, Galentine’s, or just looking for a great night out.

The headliner is Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Washington Pavilion. It runs Friday through Sunday with multiple showtimes — Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, and two performances Sunday. This is the full Broadway production, 10 Tony Awards, huge set pieces, powerhouse vocals — it’s a big, bold, glamorous night out. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to plan dinner and a show downtown, this is it.

Saturday morning kicks off with a Galentine’s Day Celebration at Nordic Hall from 10 to 2, hosted by Midnight Spark Permanent Jewelry. It’s a fun daytime event with shopping, pop-ups, and a chance to grab your friends and make a day of it downtown.

If you’re planning a Valentine’s date night, La Dolce Date Night at DaDa Gastropub on Saturday evening is a three-course Italian dinner for two. It’s a one-night-only experience — a great option if you want something curated and special without leaving downtown.

And don’t forget, the Pavilion keeps the Moulin Rouge momentum going all weekend, including Sunday matinee and evening performances. That means you can build your own downtown experience — brunch and a matinee, shopping and dinner before the show, drinks after. It’s all walkable, all right there.

That’s really the magic of weekends like this — you don’t just attend an event, you spend time downtown. And that supports our restaurants, boutiques, bars, salons, and entertainment venues all in one trip.

Then, let’s look ahead to March for a minute, because it’s going to be a big one downtown.

First — St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Float registration is officially open. If you’re a business, nonprofit, sports team, friend group, or just a collection of people who own something green, now is the time to sign up. The parade runs right down Phillips Avenue and it’s one of those days where Downtown truly feels alive. Thousands of people lining the streets, kids with candy bags, restaurants packed before and after — it’s community in motion.

And then — Mash Madness is back for 2026, this year brought to you by Williquors.

It’s bigger and more creative than ever. It’s no longer just one lane — we’ve opened it up to craft cocktails, craft beer, coffee creations, and incredible non-alcoholic options. It’s a full-on celebration of Downtown’s drink scene.

Throughout March, participating spots will debut specialty drinks and the public gets to taste, vote, and help crown the 2026 winner. It’s friendly competition, but it’s also a showcase of the talent behind the bar — the mixologists, baristas, brewers, and owners who pour a lot of creativity into what they do.

The best part? You’re not just sipping something great. You’re driving foot traffic, supporting local businesses, and helping us highlight why Downtown Sioux Falls has one of the most dynamic food and beverage scenes in the region.

----Brandon Hanson---thanks for all you do----and making it so delightful to stop in Downtown Sioux Falls----

9:42/00—KELO Commercials

9:43/30---Business 4

  One of our guests for our Friday business show---are those engaged in sports---

   Jim Ohlander---Sioux Falls Stampede—keeps us on the ice----

   What can you share for our audience and your friends this morning—

--------------Jim--------------

Saturday---Des Moines

Sunday---Fargo Force at 405

Events---fun-----2025-2026 season how is it looking----

---we appreciate the Stampede---and all the people you bring together around the ice----

   We are hitting mid-way in February---and Cat Clark---as we like to do during the winter season--- has us thinking about that little white ball ---golf and yes all the improvements that have been made for the 2026 golf season---

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

----------we appreciate all that you are doing and that spring can’t be that far away-----

We’ll check in with the Sioux Metro Growth Alliance---when our It’s YOUR Business Friday show continues.

9:46/00—KELO Commercials

9:47/30---Business 5

--------------Sioux Metro Alliance---Tyler Tordesen

9:55----KELO Commercials

9:57----Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities---

-----------Diana-----------what are you sharing for Sanford this morning—

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

  -our time is up thank you for yours