South Dakota Farm Bureau Town & Country Show

South Dakota Farm Bureau Town &amp; Country Show

Bill Zortman brings entrepreneurs and community and state leaders together to talk about business.

It's Your Business

May 23, 2023 10AM - SD Farm Bureau Town & Country Show

April 3, 2026---10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business—Show 51-60—Good Friday Prayer Breakfast Morning

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

(((MUSIC—THIS OLE HOUSE))))

(((YEE HAH----I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It’s YOUR Agri Business show---all part of the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast here in Sioux Falls ---))))

  Earlier this morning I attended a good portion of the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast---lots of folks enjoying breakfast—talking Agri Business and working with the Chief voice---the 62nd Chaplain of the US Senate---Barry C Black---and as a former Navy Leader—Barry has inspired the nation with his faith, courage, and wisdom and he has spoken to the National Prayer Breakfast there as well----

 

   He is inspiring as he tells his powerful stories of hope, service and perseverance and is inspiring to live a life that makes a difference.

   You have to go back to June 27, 2003 when he was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the Senate. He started his work on July 7th that year—prior to that he on Capitol Hill—Chaplain Black served in the US NAVY for 27 years-ending his distinguished career as the CHIEF of the Navy Chaplains.

    Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore –he earned his Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling and Management ---receiving a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology.

    That’s not all he has authored 6 books beginning with his autobiography –From the Hood to the Hill in 2006---The Blessing of Adversity in 2011—Nothing to Fear 2017---Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven in 2018---Bible Wisdom for Better Living in 2019 and a Prayer for our Country -words to unite and inspire Hope in 2022.

   Here is Sioux Falls—I was happy to see that this Good Friday event on April 3rd—return to the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall…

   I had a number of inquiry—when they heard that I was going to attend the Prayer Breakfast---if it would be part of my radio show—

   The answer was yes----it was Mary Schilling who was first to ask---as a marketing consultant and Recruiting Specialist---the answer was yes

    Mary even suggested a few questions---

---You’ve had an incredible journey---from Baltimore to the US Senate—when you look back—what moment stands out as the turning point in your life---

 ----that are a lot of people out there who feel like their story is ordinary—what would you say to someone who wonders IF THEIR LIFE can really make a difference---

 ----Your messages centers around hope and perseverance –what does that look like for someone going thru a tough season right now?

-----For people who may feel disconnected from faith or unsure where to start—what is one simple step they can take---

-----You have prayed in some of the most high-pressure rooms in the country—how do you personally stay grounded?

----He has written about “The Blessing of Adversity—that’s not always easy to see in the moment –how can people reframe challenges when they’re in the middle of them?

----How about one of the toughest challenges you’ve personally faced-and what did it teach you?

----From the stories I’ve heard and followed---you’ve inspired people across the country—can you share a story where you saw someone’s life truly change thru faith or encouragement

----We were very happy to have you speak here in Sioux Falls to this prayer breakfast---what drew you to be a part of this event in South Dakota?

----If someone listening could take just one action today to live a life that makes a difference—what would you encourage them to do?

----Finally—when people hear your remarkable story—what do you hope it inspires in them long after this event is over?

-------------We appreciate you coming to spend this Easter Weekend with us----down to earth—carrying and quite the example for so many---thank you for joining us---

----------we’ll take a break—and share some of our It’s YOUR Agri Business Segments—on this first Friday of April---

10:14/00—KELO Commercials

10:15/30---It’s YOUR Business –Good Friday-----2

Welcome back to a special It’s YOUR Agri Business Show----

 

When we come back we’ll visit with Nolan Clarke—Plains Commerce Bank-----what you see---how you can help them and answer those difficult questions---900 dozen eggs to feed south Dakota---

 

Olivia Sip---605-335-0364----Eggs olivia.sip@feedingsouthdakota.org

Lots of them----

Dakota Layers will be delivering 10,800 eggs to Feeding South Dakota’s Sioux Falls Warehouse—this donation comes from their annual campaign—where one dozen eggs is donated for every 3 pointed made by the SD STATE Jackrabbits—men and women’s basketball team.

 

Eggs are Feeding South Dakota Warehouse in Sioux Falls---

10:22/00—KELO Commercials

10:24/00---It’s YOUR Business Good Friday 3

------------Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network—KFGO Fargo

------------We’ll take a little---break—come back and get some morning farm prices-----stay with us—on this Good Friday---Feeding South Dakota and remembering what happened years ago on the cross for you

10:29/00—KELO Commercials ----

10:31/00---Ag Biz 4

---Lets check the morning Farm Prices----with Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities----

----------Matt what are you seeing on this Good Friday and Easter Weekend------

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

-------how they reach you if they want more information----

------------Talk to you on Monday----

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

---------------your report—what you are seeing----and we should know about your folks----and projects---

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

605-765-4865----

--Agri Science Fair starting—

What we should know---

--more to come---on the Good Friday—with reports from those teachers—instructors—and those learning so very well---

10:39/00—KELO Commercials

10:41/00---Ag Biz 4

Mr. Tree –John Ball—what he sees and what we should know 605-695---2503

Mr. Tree change of weather on this easter weekend----how are our trees fairing-----and what do they need the most---

-------------John Ball------

----------your concern about the trees---what they have too much of or are lacking----going from 70’s to snow aind inclement weather—

----------------Tree---------------

-------how have the trees faired in this roller coaster weather----- what would you say-----

------what the trees need for the next week—moisture---heat---or what?

---------John Ball----Mr. Tree –thanks for all you do—and how you do it—

------John-----------

--study released

  Annual 211 Impact Study Released 

Sioux Falls, SD (April 2, 2026) – United Way Worldwide released its annual 211 Impact Survey – including data from 211 contact centers serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Nationally, referrals increased to 19 million in 2025 – over 1 million more than in 2024. 211 is the go-to three-digit number that helps millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, including those in South Dakota, connect to locally available resources.

In South Dakota, 211 specialists fielded nearly 60,000 contacts and identified over 100,000 needs. Assistance with housing was the most common request, followed by food, clothing, transportation, and utility assistance. Just in January and February alone this year, 15,492 needs were identified while many individuals expressed more than one need during their contact with 211 staff. In that same timeframe the data shows that after the highly populated counties such as Minnehaha, Pennington and Lincoln counties, others that had higher contacts were Butte, Brown, Beadle and Davison.

“The data which the Helpline Center collects through our interactions with the community offers valuable insights into the trends and challenges faced by households in South Dakota said Janet Kittams, CEO of the Helpline Center. “211, which is staffed by professional community resource specialists who know the resources and supports, is improving lives and ensuring all people in South Dakota have the ability to thrive.”

Nationally, 211 is accessible to nearly 99% of the country's population. In South Dakota, the Helpline Center launched its 211 Helpline in 2001 and celebrated a major milestone in 2020 when 211 went statewide in South Dakota.

The Helpline Center encourages South Dakota residents to:

- Call, text, or email 211 if they or someone they know needs help.

- Share 211 widely with their neighbors, family, and friends to connect others to help and support.

- Advocate to your local policymakers for the importance of and need to strengthen 211.

To learn more about the results of the 2025 211 Impact Suvey, visit www.unitedway.org/the-facts-about-211-2025-impact-snapshot. For data on 211 in South Dakota, visit www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/data--Mr. Tree John Ball---605-695-2503 or 688-4737

10:53/00—KELO Commercials

 

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

 

April 3, 2026---10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business&mdash;Show 51-60&mdash;Good Friday Prayer Breakfast Morning
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----))))
(((MUSIC&mdash;THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((YEE HAH----I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business show---all part of the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast here in Sioux Falls ---))))
&nbsp; Earlier this morning I attended a good portion of the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast---lots of folks enjoying breakfast&mdash;talking Agri Business and working with the Chief voice---the 62nd&nbsp;Chaplain of the US Senate---Barry C Black---and as a former Navy Leader&mdash;Barry has inspired the nation with his faith, courage, and wisdom and he has spoken to the National Prayer Breakfast there as well----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; He is inspiring as he tells his powerful stories of hope, service and perseverance and is inspiring to live a life that makes a difference.
&nbsp;&nbsp; You have to go back to June 27, 2003 when he was elected the 62nd&nbsp;Chaplain of the Senate. He started his work on July 7th&nbsp;that year&mdash;prior to that he on Capitol Hill&mdash;Chaplain Black served in the US NAVY for 27 years-ending his distinguished career as the CHIEF of the Navy Chaplains.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chaplain Black is a native of Baltimore &ndash;he earned his Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling and Management ---receiving a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; That&rsquo;s not all he has authored 6 books beginning with his autobiography &ndash;From the Hood to the Hill in 2006---The Blessing of Adversity in 2011&mdash;Nothing to Fear 2017---Make Your Voice Heard in Heaven in 2018---Bible Wisdom for Better Living in 2019 and a Prayer for our Country -words to unite and inspire Hope in 2022.
&nbsp;&nbsp; Here is Sioux Falls&mdash;I was happy to see that this Good Friday event on April 3rd&mdash;return to the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall&hellip;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I had a number of inquiry&mdash;when they heard that I was going to attend the Prayer Breakfast---if it would be part of my radio show&mdash;
&nbsp;&nbsp; The answer was yes----it was Mary Schilling who was first to ask---as a marketing consultant and Recruiting Specialist---the answer was yes
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mary even suggested a few questions---
---You&rsquo;ve had an incredible journey---from Baltimore to the US Senate&mdash;when you look back&mdash;what moment stands out as the turning point in your life---
&nbsp;----that are a lot of people out there who feel like their story is ordinary&mdash;what would you say to someone who wonders IF THEIR LIFE can really make a difference---
&nbsp;----Your messages centers around hope and perseverance &ndash;what does that look like for someone going thru a tough season right now?
-----For people who may feel disconnected from faith or unsure where to start&mdash;what is one simple step they can take---
-----You have prayed in some of the most high-pressure rooms in the country&mdash;how do you personally stay grounded?
----He has written about &ldquo;The Blessing of Adversity&mdash;that&rsquo;s not always easy to see in the moment &ndash;how can people reframe challenges when they&rsquo;re in the middle of them?
----How about one of the toughest challenges you&rsquo;ve personally faced-and what did it teach you?
----From the stories I&rsquo;ve heard and followed---you&rsquo;ve inspired people across the country&mdash;can you share a story where you saw someone&rsquo;s life truly change thru faith or encouragement
----We were very happy to have you speak here in Sioux Falls to this prayer breakfast---what drew you to be a part of this event in South Dakota?
----If someone listening could take just one action today to live a life that makes a difference&mdash;what would you encourage them to do?
----Finally&mdash;when people hear your remarkable story&mdash;what do you hope it inspires in them long after this event is over?
-------------We appreciate you coming to spend this Easter Weekend with us----down to earth&mdash;carrying and quite the example for so many---thank you for joining us---
----------we&rsquo;ll take a break&mdash;and share some of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Segments&mdash;on this first Friday of April---
10:14/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:15/30---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business &ndash;Good Friday-----2
Welcome back to a special It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show----
&nbsp;
When we come back we&rsquo;ll visit with Nolan Clarke&mdash;Plains Commerce Bank-----what you see---how you can help them and answer those difficult questions---900 dozen eggs to feed south Dakota---
&nbsp;
Olivia Sip---605-335-0364----Eggs&nbsp;<a href="mailto:olivia.sip@feedingsouthdakota.org">olivia.sip@feedingsouthdakota.org</a>
Lots of them----
Dakota Layers will be delivering 10,800 eggs to Feeding South Dakota&rsquo;s Sioux Falls Warehouse&mdash;this donation comes from their annual campaign&mdash;where one dozen eggs is donated for every 3 pointed made by the SD STATE Jackrabbits&mdash;men and women&rsquo;s basketball team.
&nbsp;
Eggs are Feeding South Dakota Warehouse in Sioux Falls---
10:22/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:24/00---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Good Friday 3
------------Sarah Heinrich---Growing Harvest Network&mdash;KFGO Fargo
------------We&rsquo;ll take a little---break&mdash;come back and get some morning farm prices-----stay with us&mdash;on this Good Friday---Feeding South Dakota and remembering what happened years ago on the cross for you
10:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials ----
10:31/00---Ag Biz 4
---Lets check the morning Farm Prices----with Matt Swenson----Swenson Commodities----
----------Matt what are you seeing on this Good Friday and Easter Weekend------
-------------Matt Swenson-----Swenson Commodities-----
-------how they reach you if they want more information----
------------Talk to you on Monday----
----Geri Eide---FFA of South Dakota----
---------------your report&mdash;what you are seeing----and we should know about your folks----and projects---
-------------Geri---------
605-765-4865----
--Agri Science Fair starting&mdash;
What we should know---
--more to come---on the Good Friday&mdash;with reports from those teachers&mdash;instructors&mdash;and those learning so very well---
10:39/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:41/00---Ag Biz 4
Mr. Tree &ndash;John Ball&mdash;what he sees and what we should know 605-695---2503
Mr. Tree change of weather on this easter weekend----how are our trees fairing-----and what do they need the most---
-------------John Ball------
----------your concern about the trees---what they have too much of or are lacking----going from 70&rsquo;s to snow aind inclement weather&mdash;
----------------Tree---------------
-------how have the trees faired in this roller coaster weather----- what would you say-----
------what the trees need for the next week&mdash;moisture---heat---or what?
---------John Ball----Mr. Tree &ndash;thanks for all you do&mdash;and how you do it&mdash;
------John-----------
--study released
&nbsp; Annual 211 Impact Study Released&nbsp;
Sioux Falls, SD (April 2, 2026)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;United Way Worldwide released its annual 211 Impact Survey &ndash; including data from 211 contact centers serving all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Nationally, referrals increased to 19 million in 2025 &ndash; over 1 million more than in 2024. 211 is the go-to three-digit number that helps millions of people across the U.S. and Canada, including those in South Dakota, connect to locally available resources.
In South Dakota, 211 specialists fielded nearly 60,000 contacts and identified over 100,000 needs. Assistance with housing was the most common request, followed by food, clothing, transportation, and utility assistance. Just in January and February alone this year, 15,492 needs were identified while many individuals expressed more than one need during their contact with 211 staff. In that same timeframe the data shows that after the highly populated counties such as Minnehaha, Pennington and Lincoln counties, others that had higher contacts were Butte, Brown, Beadle and Davison.
&ldquo;The data which the Helpline Center collects through our interactions with the community offers valuable insights into the trends and challenges faced by households in South Dakota said Janet Kittams, CEO of the Helpline Center. &ldquo;211, which is staffed by professional community resource specialists who know the resources and supports, is improving lives and ensuring all people in South Dakota have the ability to thrive.&rdquo; Nationally, 211 is accessible to nearly 99% of the country's population. In South Dakota, the Helpline Center launched its 211 Helpline in 2001 and celebrated a major milestone in 2020 when 211 went statewide in South Dakota.
The Helpline Center encourages South Dakota residents to:
- Call, text, or email 211&nbsp;if they or someone they know needs help.
- Share 211 widely&nbsp;with their neighbors, family, and friends to connect others to help and support.
- Advocate to your local policymakers&nbsp;for the importance of and need to strengthen 211.
To learn more about the results of the 2025 211 Impact Suvey, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.unitedway.org/the-facts-about-211-2025-impact-snapshot" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.unitedway.org/the-facts-about-211-2025-impact-snapshot&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775310670308000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BtF2XCt5CXz6L56fw_w8o">www.unitedway.org/the-facts-about-211-2025-impact-snapshot</a>. For data on 211 in South Dakota, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/data--Mr" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/data--Mr&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775310670308000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HaeeQC63aQBuXlUH_x9MB">www.helplinecenter.org/2-1-1/data--Mr</a>. Tree John Ball---605-695-2503 or 688-4737
10:53/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
&nbsp;
--------our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

April 3, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

April 3, 2026---9-10---It’s YOUR Business---Show 51-59

(((FROM THE BLACKBURN STUDIOS in Downtown Sioux Falls –Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME

 

(((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))

(((YEE_HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our Weekly Family Friendly Friday Forray---giving you the list of Upcoming Events---while looking at what has happened since our last show on 10:00 Wednesday

 

I’m just back from the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast with the MC---and the Guest Speaker—they will join us at 9:32—to talk about the turnout—what we should be talking and thiking about on Good Friday----and we’ll give you a crash course of what the KEY NOTE SPEAKER had to say---

 

   But Let’s Get Started as we always do at 9:06 Friday’s—find out what Jodi Schwan—is covering and what we should know.

 

   Before we get to the prayer breakfast—which we are both just back from—along with the Guest Speaker who will join the discussion at 9:32

 

---Tons of Retail News--including national names come to Lake Lorraine

----A bunch of restaurant updates---new brunch spot—new Brazilian restaurant -a much requested one---RAISING CANE’S

----We have a recap of the first quarter building activity—including a 40 million increase in the first quarter in 2026 over 2025---more apartment permits issued. Apartments 2026 over 2025 is up 20 million dollars –New Commercial up nearly 40 million in the first quarter
New National names coming to Lake Lorraine
Restaurant updates including a new brunch spot, new Brazilian Restaurant---a much requested one—Raising Cane’s

   What else did you see that caught your eye—during the first quarter and what you hear might be happening now that we are in the 3rd day of the 2nd quarter of 2026---?

 

   How they find all your good work-----not only with 1st quarter of 2026—but much more?

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

 

Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----92 days in the books for 2026---warnings—what you see—and what our audience should know that is out there----

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

  Trends for the BBB of South Dakota---what we should be keeping a sharp eye out for----and how our listeners can best stay ahead of the creepy crawly critters—seeking to push us into making no decision—or the wrong decisions---

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

   Most asked questions in the first 93 days of 2026? What concerns you the most---- of the calls you’ve taken and those that have decided to take it to the BBB office in Downtown Sioux Falls----for answers?

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

   Jessie Schmidt—the Better Business Bureau---designed to keep you educated---and prepared for those out there not exactly having your best INTERESTS in mind.

 

   Just ahead—another Schmidt---and we’ll hear more on EXPERIENCE-Sioux Falls and Terri Schmidt----and KIP ROUNDS—South Dakota Game Fish and Parks---YES ALL THINGS FISHING---Are the Fish biting yet? What’s your guess—are have you already had a few bites---

 

   And we’ll talk about the PRAYER BREAKFAST just completed here in Sioux Falls---

9:18/00—KELO COMMERCIALS

9:20/00---Biz ---2---Experience @ Dakota Fishing

   Welcome back to It’s YOUR Business---I had the chance to rub elbows this morning at the Sioux Falls PRAYER Breakfast---you’ll meet the distinguished guest speaker—and the Reliable Master of Ceremonies---Shannon Nordstrom ----

   Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls---is with us ---and you have a come-on for those to attend the Experience Sioux Falls Annual Luncheon---

  -----------what should we know---who can go---and when is it?

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

   You have lived in Sioux Falls a very respectful number of years—what are you learning in 2026----and what do you think our listeners should want to learn?----

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

   Upcoming events—how our listeners can plug into the Experiencing what is important here in Sioux Falls and the area?

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

   Kip Rounds—South Dakota Game Fish and Parks-----last stop before we visit about the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast—just completed less than an hour ago---

  ------The great out-doors in up your alley---and today you want to share---everything Fishing---and you have It from good sources---spring can be the some of the best fishing of the year----share why you are excited about it---

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

   -------Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks-----

 

------just ahead---for the fifth or sixth time this morning I was able to attend—quite the Event---Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast at the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall---the MC for that event—Shannon Nordstrom joins us along with Rear Admiral Barry Black—he’s next---and we’ll a chance have our annual Chaplain Visit on Good Friday—

 

9:28/30—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---fox biz news

9:32/00---It’s YOUR Business 3

 

Before our show this morning—I was able to attend the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast-----the guest speaker---is a heavy-weight---

   Rear Admiral Barry Black (retired) was elected the 62nd Chaplain of the Senate and began work on July 7th 20023---before that he served 27 years in the US Navy—and ended his DISTINGUISED career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains---

 

  He has authored 6 books beginning with his autobiography---“From the Hood to the HILL (2006), The Blessing of Adversity (2011), Nothing to Fear (2017), Make your VOICE HEARD in Heaven (2018), and Bible Wisdom for the Better Living (2019----))and yes—4 years ago—a Prayer for our Country (words to Unite and Inspire hope (2022)

 

With his wife formerly Brenda Persall—they have 3 sons –yes Barry and Brenda have Barry 11. Brendan and Bradford—he ended his work as the 62nd Chaplain of the Senate—

 

Shannon Nordstrom –MC—long time friend joins us again –to share what he saw and what we should know---

 

---------------Shannon---Barry Black---Bill Zortman---the meaning and importance of the event this morning at the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall-----

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials

9:44/30---Business 4

----Jim Ohlander----Hockey playoffs----

Where the Stampede is------and what needs to happen---

---looking ahead-----

----------schedule---special nights---hopes for the playoffs—

 

--------Jim Ohlander-----

 

Thanks for all you do-----

 

   Cat Clark---Sioux Falls Canaries---how are you pointing at the start of the season-----in 2026---

 

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

   Feels new with all you have going on ------tell us about it---and hopes for 2026----

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

 

   Cat Clark—Baseball even with a little snow now is not that far away—

 

---Sarah Heinrich has the Growing Harvest Network coming up----next from Sanford---stay with us

 

9:55/30—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Business 5

   Dianna Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities—what are you seeing as a need this week---

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

   How they can answer the call at Sanford----

 

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

   Our time is up—thank you for yours------

April 3, 2026---9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Show 51-59
(((FROM THE BLACKBURN STUDIOS in Downtown Sioux Falls &ndash;Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME
&nbsp;
(((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((YEE_HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our Weekly Family Friendly Friday Forray---giving you the list of Upcoming Events---while looking at what has happened since our last show on 10:00 Wednesday
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m just back from the Good Friday Prayer Breakfast with the MC---and the Guest Speaker&mdash;they will join us at 9:32&mdash;to talk about the turnout&mdash;what we should be talking and thiking about on Good Friday----and we&rsquo;ll give you a crash course of what the KEY NOTE SPEAKER had to say---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; But Let&rsquo;s Get Started as we always do at 9:06 Friday&rsquo;s&mdash;find out what Jodi Schwan&mdash;is covering and what we should know.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Before we get to the prayer breakfast&mdash;which we are both just back from&mdash;along with the Guest Speaker who will join the discussion at 9:32
&nbsp;
---Tons of Retail News--including national names come to Lake Lorraine
----A bunch of restaurant updates---new brunch spot&mdash;new Brazilian restaurant -a much requested one---RAISING CANE&rsquo;S
----We have a recap of the first quarter building activity&mdash;including a 40 million increase in the first quarter in 2026 over 2025---more apartment permits issued. Apartments 2026 over 2025 is up 20 million dollars &ndash;New Commercial up nearly 40 million in the first quarter
<ul>
<li>New National names coming to Lake Lorraine</li>
<li>Restaurant updates including a new brunch spot, new Brazilian Restaurant---a much requested one&mdash;Raising Cane&rsquo;s</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;&nbsp; What else did you see that caught your eye&mdash;during the first quarter and what you hear might be happening now that we are in the 3rd&nbsp;day of the 2nd&nbsp;quarter of 2026---?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; How they find all your good work-----not only with 1st&nbsp;quarter of 2026&mdash;but much more?
------------------Jodi-------------------------
&nbsp;
Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----92 days in the books for 2026---warnings&mdash;what you see&mdash;and what our audience should know that is out there----
-------------Jessie------------------
&nbsp; Trends for the BBB of South Dakota---what we should be keeping a sharp eye out for----and how our listeners can best stay ahead of the creepy crawly critters&mdash;seeking to push us into making no decision&mdash;or the wrong decisions---
--------------Jessie-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Most asked questions in the first 93 days of 2026? What concerns you the most---- of the calls you&rsquo;ve taken and those that have decided to take it to the BBB office in Downtown Sioux Falls----for answers?
---------------Jessie-----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Jessie Schmidt&mdash;the Better Business Bureau---designed to keep you educated---and prepared for those out there not exactly having your best INTERESTS in mind.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Just ahead&mdash;another Schmidt---and we&rsquo;ll hear more on EXPERIENCE-Sioux Falls and Terri Schmidt----and KIP ROUNDS&mdash;South Dakota Game Fish and Parks---YES ALL THINGS FISHING---Are the Fish biting yet? What&rsquo;s your guess&mdash;are have you already had a few bites---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; And we&rsquo;ll talk about the PRAYER BREAKFAST just completed here in Sioux Falls---
9:18/00&mdash;KELO COMMERCIALS
9:20/00---Biz ---2---Experience @ Dakota Fishing
&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome back to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---I had the chance to rub elbows this morning at the Sioux Falls PRAYER Breakfast---you&rsquo;ll meet the distinguished guest speaker&mdash;and the Reliable Master of Ceremonies---Shannon Nordstrom ----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Teri Schmidt---Experience Sioux Falls---is with us ---and you have a come-on for those to attend the Experience Sioux Falls Annual Luncheon---
&nbsp; -----------what should we know---who can go---and when is it?
----------Teri--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; You have lived in Sioux Falls a very respectful number of years&mdash;what are you learning in 2026----and what do you think our listeners should want to learn?----
----------Teri--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Upcoming events&mdash;how our listeners can plug into the Experiencing what is important here in Sioux Falls and the area?
------------Teri--------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Kip Rounds&mdash;South Dakota Game Fish and Parks-----last stop before we visit about the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast&mdash;just completed less than an hour ago---
&nbsp; ------The great out-doors in up your alley---and today you want to share---everything Fishing---and you have It from good sources---spring can be the some of the best fishing of the year----share why you are excited about it---
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&nbsp;&nbsp; -------Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks-----
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------just ahead---for the fifth or sixth time this morning I was able to attend&mdash;quite the Event---Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast at the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall---the MC for that event&mdash;Shannon Nordstrom joins us along with Rear Admiral Barry Black&mdash;he&rsquo;s next---and we&rsquo;ll a chance have our annual Chaplain Visit on Good Friday&mdash;
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Before our show this morning&mdash;I was able to attend the Sioux Falls Prayer Breakfast-----the guest speaker---is a heavy-weight---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Rear Admiral Barry Black (retired) was elected the 62nd&nbsp;Chaplain of the Senate and began work on July 7th&nbsp;20023---before that he served 27 years in the US Navy&mdash;and ended his DISTINGUISED career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains---
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&nbsp; He has authored 6 books beginning with his autobiography---&ldquo;From the Hood to the HILL (2006), The Blessing of Adversity (2011), Nothing to Fear (2017), Make your VOICE HEARD in Heaven (2018), and Bible Wisdom for the Better Living (2019----))and yes&mdash;4 years ago&mdash;a Prayer for our Country (words to Unite and Inspire hope (2022)
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With his wife formerly Brenda Persall&mdash;they have 3 sons &ndash;yes Barry and Brenda have Barry 11. Brendan and Bradford&mdash;he ended his work as the 62nd&nbsp;Chaplain of the Senate&mdash;
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Shannon Nordstrom &ndash;MC&mdash;long time friend joins us again &ndash;to share what he saw and what we should know---
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---------------Shannon---Barry Black---Bill Zortman---the meaning and importance of the event this morning at the Best Western Ramkota Exhibit Hall-----
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----Jim Ohlander----Hockey playoffs----
Where the Stampede is------and what needs to happen---
---looking ahead-----
----------schedule---special nights---hopes for the playoffs&mdash;
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Thanks for all you do-----
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&nbsp; &nbsp;Cat Clark---Sioux Falls Canaries---how are you pointing at the start of the season-----in 2026---
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&nbsp;&nbsp; Feels new with all you have going on ------tell us about it---and hopes for 2026----
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&nbsp;&nbsp; Cat Clark&mdash;Baseball even with a little snow now is not that far away&mdash;
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---Sarah Heinrich has the Growing Harvest Network coming up----next from Sanford---stay with us
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&nbsp;&nbsp; Dianna Patterson&mdash;Sanford Career Opportunities&mdash;what are you seeing as a need this week---
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&nbsp;&nbsp; How they can answer the call at Sanford----
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&nbsp;&nbsp; Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours------

May 23, 2023 10AM - SD Farm Bureau Town & Country Show

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