Blog---July 25, 2025—9-10—It’s YOUR Business

  Our It’s YOUR Business Friday—show which feels almost like family Friday facts is pretty much that.

  Jodi Schwan—Sioux Falls Business---shares what she has been reporting on for the week. This week—she talked about Luxury Market, a place to buy High-end Furniture, A Popular Food Truck returning to duty, and Sanford Health Named to a TOP SLOT in the 150 best places to work.

  Jessie Schmidt—BBB of South Dakota—zeroed in on Romance Scams. One of the stories she shared---was a woman scammed out of $200,000 by a man who obviously was a good talked, a liar, and someone that knew what to say to grab the heart of this woman that was obviously lonely.

  Romance Scams---we hear more and more about---and we can only hope that you have to be a “non-believer” to keep from falling---and sending lots of money to help someone you may never meet. More and more of these scams and Jessie and I talk about this at least a dozen times a year---and it always seem to be the same sham---somebody shows an interest in somebody---never sees them--- but they take lots and lots of money.

  The lesson Jessie would share is----don’t fall for this lonely scam, need money scenario or I can’t come see you because I’m traveling here, there, and everywhere. If you have to call the BBB and Jessie before you send money---DO IT. Don’t fall and be short several hundred thousand dollars.

  Another Schmidt—Teri Schmidt—Experience Sioux Falls---helps us promote and serve as suggesters for events coming up in our town.

  Teri shared that there were 2 –very successful music festivals in Sioux Falls. Our residents made others feel welcome---suggested they enjoy and they did. What happened with the festivals were a large room tax received increased----we want people to go to a community like Sioux Falls that they can enjoy. You never know when you make people feel welcome—the kind of dividends that it will pay. This was one to make friends and get them to come back.

  Teri shared that they events this weekend include a Fastpitch Softball Tournament and the Ace Car Show.

   Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks---talked to us about the upcoming Hunting Season. It something hat we know the communities, the businesses and virtually all of us count on---and it truly is the best way to encourage people to come back and enjoy our friendly, but important ways to enjoy life. As the hunting season approaches we’ll keep you—our listeners up-to-date.

  We started the second half hour with Brandon Hanson Downtown Sioux Falls---

  He provided some options for residents and visitors to enjoy –for instance—Summer Concert Series at the Old Courthouse Museum Plaza, Christmas in July dinner party at Harvester Kitchen by Bryan -you can experience the warmth, flavors and fun of Christmas in July with a one-night-only dinner party that’s perfect for a summer night out.

  Then there is Dyer Davis at Levitt at the Falls---tonight 7 to 9:30---you can catch the electrifying blues-rock concert under the summer sky—free family-friendly and one of the best vibes in the city.

   July Falls Art Market—Saturday—July 26—8:30AM to 1:30PM at N Metli  Place—it is the last Falls Art Market of the summer—come browse local art, jewelry and handmade goods in a relaxed outdoor setting.

   And don’t forget the ADA Festival & Johnny Wheels & The Swamp donkeys at the Levitt---Saturday-July 26 5-9:30PM.

   John Jaskins talked to us about what the Canaries are in the midst of a 7-game homestand—with game 2 tonight. Christmas in July Nights Friday and Saturday—along with Bobblehead Night on Friday with Fireworks after the game-then Yard Barbers Mini-Bat Giveaway.

     Birds are bashing The BALL—still by far the league’s best in home runs, second in both runs and hits.

     7 Canaries represented the team at the league All-Star Game in Fargo.

    Cat Clark—talked to us about the close of July---and what the golf courses present heading into fall. Evens for young and old---we talked about equipment—and what the Sanford International brings families and golf goers together.

    We closed the show with Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities—the search  is for Senior Talent Advisors—not only Sioux Falls but other Sanford locations as well.

    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9—use the KELO App---Norm Anderson posts the podcast of the show----my job is to schedule the guests—interview them—write the blog---and tell the stories.

    Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.