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   I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to It’s YOUR Business---Show 52-49 in our ORIGINAL It’s YOUR BUSINESS SERIES.

   July 4th Week ---and we have some events to clean up from last week—and in other cases look ahead---to what else is in the works---as we turn to July-----

   Darren Hefty and his nephew Zach have helped us thru the very special Scholarships here in South Dakota---it was to be 100 than 200---but lets find out what the final count is-----

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  It started out as a 100—then changed---talking about 200-----give us the play by play on how many—given---what it means to those young people getting them----and to the education circle as well?

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

  Take us thru what went on---and what you think this means to agriculture----and those getting the scholarships----

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   For those that don’t know—how far back does this do for your family and the scholarships------and what has it meant to the State of South Dakota and SDSU----

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   What do you see for the future of the scholarships-----and those young people that are receiving this year------

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   The future of the scholarships------after 2026-----

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    Working with Zach----will he be part of carrying the scholarships in the years ahead?

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    When we come back---we’ll check with Casey Crabtree----what’s going on in this short week-----

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Here are some notes about Saturday’s 8th Annual Emily's Hope Poker Run.

240 riders, 110 miles. We are still adding up what we raised, but it was close to $20,000. That money will go to treatment scholarships at the Avera Addiction Care Center. 

Emily’s Hope has helped 330 people and contributed $545,000 since 2019 to the Avera Addiction Care Center. 

Thank you to the riders and volunteers. Thank you to all of our sponsors as well.

Some of the riders are in recovery and some have lost loved ones in this overdose and fentanyl epidemic.

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Did you Rev your engines and ride with purpose at the 8th Annual Emily’s Hope Poker Run on Saturday,June 27, 2026,for a 100-mile ride through scenic stops in South Dakota and Iowa while supporting Emily’s Hope’s mission to stop stigma and save lives.

This unforgettable day isn’t just about the ride; it’s about rallying behind a critical cause. As Emily’s

Hope’s biggest fundraiser of the summer, the Poker Run helps support vital education, prevention,

and recovery programs that make a lasting difference across South Dakota.

Registration Details

All motorcycles and street-legal vehicles are welcome. Registration is open from 10:00 a.m.to noon

At J&L Harley-Davidson. Riders can pre-register online or during Bike Night on Friday from 6–9 p.m.

for $20. Day-of registration is $25. The HOG Chapter is making breakfast during registration.

Route Stops

• J&L Harley-Davidson | Sioux Falls, SD (Start)
• Valley CornerBar | Valley Springs, SD
• Belly Up Bar & Grill | Inwood, IA
• Waddy’s Bar & Grill | Hudson, SD

• Kim’s Korner Bar & Grill | Worthing, SD
• JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars | Sioux Falls, SD (Final Stop)

All participants must return to JJ’s by 5:00 p.m.to draw their poker hands. There will be food

available at JJ’s, along with live music from Chad Madsen until 7:00 p.m.

 The Poker Run also features a 50/50 raffle and silent auction showcasing a variety of unique items,

including a rally experience at Sturgis Buffalo Chip, a Willie G Skull Bag Toss Set, getaway and

adventure packages, and two 24" x 24" metal prints of Large Geode, this year’s featured artwork created by Emily Groth.

    Proceeds from the event will directly support Emily’s Hope in our mission to stop the stigma of substance use disorder, expand access to treatment and recovery, and save lives through education, prevention, and awareness.

    Emily’s Hope extends our sincere gratitude to Avera,J&L Harley-Davidson,JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars, and First Dakota/Loft Advisors for their generous sponsorship of the 2026 Poker Run. Their

partnership is instrumental in making this event possible.

Join Us

Don’t miss this opportunity to ride, have fun, and support a great cause.Join us on Saturday,June 27,

2026,fo rthe 8th Annual Emily’s Hope Poker Run and be part of something that truly matters.

About Emily’s Hope

Emily’s Hope is a nonprofit organization working to eliminate the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and to save lives through evidence-informed education, compassionate support, and assistance for recovery. Founded by award-winning journalist Angela Kennecke after the tragic overdose death of her daughter Emily, the organization has become a national voice for prevention and hope.

    Emily’s Hope offers a K–12 substance use prevention curriculum used across the country,

the Grieving Out Loud podcast, and on-the-ground initiatives such as naloxone distribution, a

Post-Overdose Response Team, and a Youth Prevention Coalition in South Dakota. The organization also provides treatment scholarships to help individuals access care. Learn more about Emily’s Hope at Emily shope.charity.

For additional media information, please visit emilyshope.charity/media.

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   It’s the 4th of July week---- but there are still a number of key issues and events this week----and we wanted to hear from Casey Crabtree on what he sees---and what he expects----

   Events---hopes for the week---and what all you see----

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---wrap----and look to the 10:00 and the week ahead