 Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels talks with Brion Schnurr MMC (SS) Ret. and Kent Winter RM@ (SS) of the United States Submarine Veterans, South Dakota "Scorpion Base". The conversation mainly talked about their community work and the new USS South Dakota submarine.

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels talks with Brion Schnurr MMC (SS) Ret. and Kent Winter RM@ (SS) of the United States Submarine Veterans, South Dakota "Scorpion Base". The conversation mainly talked about their community work and the new USS South Dakota submarine.

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FORUM WEEK 2,037: United States Submarine Veterans (South Dakota)

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Frank Kloucek about his candidacy for Public Utilities Commissioner.

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Frank J. Kloucek is a South Dakota farmer and former Democratic state legislator from the Scotland area. He served 22 years in the South Dakota Legislature — 16 years in the Senate and 6 years in the House. A 2025 South Dakota legislative commemoration described him as the longest-tenured Democrat to have served in the state Legislature.

Background
Born: September 27, 1956, in Yankton, South Dakota.
Education: South Dakota State University; he graduated in 1978.
Occupation: Farmer; he and his wife, Joanie, farm near Scotland.
Legislative service: District 19, serving in both the House and Senate over multiple terms.
Legislative work: He served on water-development oversight committees and worked on issues including agriculture, veterans, transportation, public safety, environmental matters and rural economic development.

2026 Public Utilities Commission campaign

Kloucek is currently campaigning for a seat on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). His campaign says he is emphasizing fair utility rates, renewable energy, consumer protection, transparency and accountability.

A June 10, 2026 filing with the South Dakota Secretary of State identifies Frank John Kloucek as the candidate and treasurer of the campaign committee.

One recent campaign-related issue is his proposal for a one-year pause on new AI data-center projects, which he says would allow time to study effects on electric rates, grid reliability, water supplies, infrastructure and property rights.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Frank Kloucek about his candidacy for Public Utilities Commissioner.
from Chat GPT
Frank J. Kloucek is a South Dakota farmer and former Democratic state legislator from the Scotland area. He served 22 years in the South Dakota Legislature &mdash; 16 years in the Senate and 6 years in the House. A 2025 South Dakota legislative commemoration described him as the longest-tenured Democrat to have served in the state Legislature.
Background
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<li data-section-id="1udzf9s" data-start="743" data-end="878">Legislative service: District 19, serving in both the House and Senate over multiple terms.</li>
<li data-section-id="16qwjr6" data-start="879" data-end="1131">Legislative work: He served on water-development oversight committees and worked on issues including agriculture, veterans, transportation, public safety, environmental matters and rural economic development.</li>
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2026 Public Utilities Commission campaign
Kloucek is currently campaigning for a seat on the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). His campaign says he is emphasizing fair utility rates, renewable energy, consumer protection, transparency and accountability.
A June 10, 2026 filing with the South Dakota Secretary of State identifies Frank John Kloucek as the candidate and treasurer of the campaign committee.
One recent campaign-related issue is his proposal for a one-year pause on new AI data-center projects, which he says would allow time to study effects on electric rates, grid reliability, water supplies, infrastructure and property rights.

Frank Kloucek Explains the Public Utilities Commission as a Candidate

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Alexis Crowley, Marketing Specialist at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.

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2026 Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Bark in the Park event: October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. It includes a 3K walk and 5K run for people and their four-legged companions.

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is an open-admission animal shelter and adoption center serving Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. 

Address: 3720 E. Benson Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Phone: 605-338-4441 

Visiting hours:
Monday–Wednesday: 11 AM–6 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday–Saturday: 11 AM–6 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–4 PM 

They offer dog, cat, and small-animal adoptions, fostering, volunteering, microchipping, a community pet food bank, and other animal-support services. 

Sioux Falls Area Humane Society official website

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Alexis Crowley, Marketing Specialist at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
from gpt
2026 Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Bark in the Park event: October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM&ndash;12:00 PM. It includes a 3K walk and 5K run for people and their four-legged companions.
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is an open-admission animal shelter and adoption center serving Sioux Falls and surrounding communities. 
Address: 3720 E. Benson Rd., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Phone: 605-338-4441 
Visiting hours:
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<li data-section-id="72k9tj" data-start="400" data-end="430">Monday&ndash;Wednesday: 11 AM&ndash;6 PM</li>
<li data-section-id="skgrg4" data-start="431" data-end="449">Thursday: Closed</li>
<li data-section-id="1v96pgp" data-start="450" data-end="479">Friday&ndash;Saturday: 11 AM&ndash;6 PM</li>
<li data-section-id="1qvtado" data-start="480" data-end="539">Sunday: 11 AM&ndash;4 PM </li>
</ul>
They offer dog, cat, and small-animal adoptions, fostering, volunteering, microchipping, a community pet food bank, and other animal-support services. 
<a href="https://www.sfadopt.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com">Sioux Falls Area Humane Society official website</a>

161,000 Dogs, 42% of Population Have Dogs , Sioux Falls Area Humane Society

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mick Nesseim, Bill McGinnis and "Hawk" Mayer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post about the POW/MIA ceremony in Sioux Falls.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 is Friday, September 18. It is observed nationally on the third Friday of September. The Sioux Falls Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1021 W. Bailey Street, Bring your lawn chair. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held at the Veterans Alliance, 1600 W. Russell Street. Reception to follow at the VFW/American Legion Armory, 1700 W. Russell, use north door.

Warrior Ethos: I will always place the mission first...I will never leave a fallen comrade.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mick Nesseim, Bill McGinnis and "Hawk" Mayer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post about the POW/MIA ceremony in Sioux Falls.
National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 is Friday, September 18. It is observed nationally on the third Friday of September. The Sioux Falls Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1021 W. Bailey Street, Bring your lawn chair. In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held at the Veterans Alliance, 1600 W. Russell Street. Reception to follow at the VFW/American Legion Armory, 1700 W. Russell, use north door.
Warrior Ethos: I will always place the mission first...I will never leave a fallen comrade.

FORUM WEEK 2,037: United States Submarine Veterans (South Dakota)

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