Bill Zortman Retires From 60 Years in Broadcasting

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks to Bill Zortman about his 60 years in broadcasting. From Chat GPT Biography Bill Zortman built a broadcasting career spanning more than 60 years in radio, television and newspaper journalism. Here are some highlights of his life and career…

Prostitution in the Upper Plains

Best of Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bill Nelson of Minneapolis, MN, about his work about prostitution. A History of Prostitution in South Dakota and the Upper Plains The history of prostitution in South Dakota and the Upper Plains is closely tied to westward expa…

2026 South Dakota Rock & Roller's Music Association - Oct. 24 at the District

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kory Van Sickle — Presided of SDRRMA. The South Dakota Rock & Rollers Music Association is a nonprofit organization based in Sioux Falls that celebrates the history of rock and roll music in South Dakota. It honors the musicians, bands, r…

"South Dakota Yesterday & Today"...Meet Paul Horsted 2 PM Sunday Old Courthouse Museum Oct.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Paul Horsted about his new book South Dakota Yesterday & Today. From Chat GPT: . Paul Horsted has a significant Sioux Falls connection, especially early in his photography career: He grew up in Brandon, South Dakota, near Sioux Falls. W…

Chief Jon Thum and Sherriff Mike Milstead on Flock Cameras, Sniper Shooters at Concerts

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum and Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead about everything you need to know about Flock cameras,  Sharp Shooters at Levitt Falls concerts, curfews at the Sioux Empire Fair and more. from AI:: Sioux Fal…

Frank Kloucek Explains the Public Utilities Commission as a Candidate

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 Legislatu…

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

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–12:00 PM. It includes a 3K walk and 5K run for people and their…

POW/MIA NATIONAL RECOGNITION DAY SIOUX FALLS CEREMONY

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 …

New Play by Play Announcer for High School Sports Sylvester Ewoniuk

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with new sports announcer Sy Ewoniuk from Aberdeen, SD.  

Sept 6...Downtown...Sioux Falls...Lifelight Music Festival...BMX...30 Foodtrucks

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Josh Brewer, CEO of Lifelight about their festivals in Cuba, Africa, Rapid City and Sept. 6 in Downtown Sioux Falls ChatGPT:  LifeLight is a Christian nonprofit ministry and music-festival organization based in South Dakota. Its main pu…