Jon Michaels' Forum
Jon Michaels' Forum
A community issues and answering program that focuses on the city and people of the Sioux Empire.Social links:
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The Bells are Ringing at Salvation Army Kettles in Sioux Falls
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Natasha Letcher, Development Director, and Major Geffory Crowell of the Salvation Army in Sioux Falls about their annual fundraising for families and children in need. You can earn $15.00 an hour as a bell ringer. Registertoring.com Th…
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Remembering Battleship South Dakota
From the South Dakota Battleship Memorial: Historic World War II Impact Because of the World War II exploits against the Japanese in the South Pacific, this mighty battleship became a legend before she was a year old. She caught the fancy of the American people when her heroics were reported in n…
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75 Years of Sioux Falls Racing History with Tom Savage Sr.
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Tom Savage Sr. about the beginnings of racing in Sioux Falls. From the Husets Hall of Fame Huset's Champions Outlaw Sprint Cars 1954-No Points Kept 1955-No Points Kept 1958-Bob Lukes 1959-Arnie Nimmerfroh 1960-Arnie Nimmerfroh 1961-Gil Haugan 1962-…
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Flandreau Farmer Helping Kids in Nicaragua 'Round First Base'
Recorded July, 2023 Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Craig Severtson of Flandreau, founder, and Sam Gotham, board member, of "Helping Kids Round First Base. How baseball (and softball) has opened the door to help kids in Nicaragua (and other 3rd world countries) with n…
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Over 3,000 and Growing Active Generation Members with now Two Locations
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Betsy Schuster, the CEO of Active Generations about Rake the Town and a 100 other activities. from their website: Active Generations is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting positive aging for adults. We provide social, physi…
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The Lyme Disease Cure: Natural remedies to beat Lyme disease
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Dr. Ingram about his books on Lyme Disease From Amazon: You can beat Lyme Disease In this book Dr. Ingram explains what Lyme disease is, how to avoid it, and why it is so difficult to cure with antibiotics alone. For those who have Ly…
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2025 Sioux Empire United is under Way
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Taryn Latza, Sioux Empire nited Way Campaign Director, about the goals and new services this year. From their website: The Sioux Empire United Way is able to benefit 33 communities in the four-county area of Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, …
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From Tea, SD to Haiti...It's Not My Problem, Or is It
FROM TEA, SD TO HAITI...IT'S NOT MY PROBLEM, OR IS ITDESCRIPTION Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977), talks with Bruce Blumer from Tea, SD, about his nonprofit, Haiti Alive, and his book, "It's Not My Problem...Or Is It". from his website: HaitiAlive.org: "Piti piti zwazo fe niche …
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My Life in Broadcasting by Quent Neufield (Getting Started at KELO Radio in 1958)
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bee and Quent Neufeld about his book "My Life in Broaqdcasting: Growing up in Minnesota". Quent also gave us a recording of news, weather and sports of his 4 years at KELO AM radio in Sioux Falls in 1958. From Amazaon.com: Book My Life…
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Lost boys of Sudan in Sioux Falls: The Khor Wakow Project
Repeat of June 2023 Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977), talks Donn Hill and David Jai about life in Sudan then and now. The Khor Wakow Project is sponsored by area Churches and service organizations to help children and families in Sudan.
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