The Forgotten History of the South Dakota Penitentiary

A "best of" recording from a few years ago about the very interesting history of the South Dakota Penitentiary.  Mafia type prison breaks to high speed drag nets to Bonnie and Clyde type romance to the Warden killed by friendly fire in a shoot-out.

How to be Ready for Summer Weather and Storms This Year

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Sioux Falls Weather Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Peter Rogers, about what we may expect for weather and storms this summer. from their website  Severe Weather Awareness Resources 2025 Looking to learn more about severe weather, and severe we…

Lifelight is Ready for Gen Z and Summer Festivals from Rapid City to Sioux Falls

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Lifelight CEO and Evangelist, Josh Brewer, about the Lifelight Youth Center, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and summer festivals from Rapid City to Sioux Falls. from their website Lifelight.org: What is z8? At LifeLight, we believe Generation Z doesn’t just …

Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Adding a Women's Service

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kingdom Boundaries Business Manager Kelly Schelling and caseworkers Andrea Christianson and "Pam" about the new women's addition. from their website: Our Ministry Goals To build a Christian community with men both inside and outside the…

McCrossan Boys Ranch "Providing New Hope for a Better Life"

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Christy Vastenhout, Chief Development Officer of McCrossan Boys Ranch about their upcoming fundraiser. from their website: April 3, 2025 McCrossan Banquet Auction Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing cirque acts…

Sioux Falls Lions United 2025 Lions Pancake Days April 22-23

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Todd Smith of the Downtown Lions Club about the upcoming Pancake Days. From their Facebook page: Event by Sioux Falls Downtown Lions Club   Sioux Falls Convention Center Duration: 2 days Join Us for the 68th Annual Sioux Falls Lions C…

Thinking Summer with Canaries Baseball with GM Duell Higbe

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Canaries Baseball General Manager, Duell Higbe, about the summer action. From the Canaries website: Sioux Falls Canaries Professional baseball in Sioux Falls traces its roots all the way back to 1902. However, the current professional …

From Racing on Syrup to a Summer of Automania with Bernie Tyrrell

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with car show extraordinaire Bernie Tyrrell about the upcoming races in the Sioux Falls Arena and a summer of car show fun. from the Automania website: About Automania The largest free to the public Automotive Event in the Midwest is back again in 2025!…

Is It Really Just a Wall at $70,000 in an empty lot next to Bishop Dudley House

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Clint Brown, Director of B.A.M. and Institute jof Civic Biodesign, and Jordan Deffenbaughj, a Whittier resident and former city council candidate. From Clint's facebook page The Fence Isn’t the Problem—It’s the SymptomSomething unusual …

Grassroots Petition to Save the Delbridge Museum of Natural History

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with the petition makers to save the stuffed animal exhibit (Brockhouse Collection) presently at the Great Plains Zoo. Mike Zitterch grew up in the family automotive business in the West Sioux neighborhood. Jason and Abby Haack owns Abby Norma…