Hi, my name is Chad McKenzie. I host the Main Street Café, mornings on 1140 KSOO, along with News Director Beth Warden. I’m considered one of the “old farts” in Sioux Falls radio. I’ve been waking people up in the tri-state area since 1984. I spent my formative years growing up on a small farm just outside of Chester, South Dakota. After deciding that wasn’t my cup of tea, and realizing I had the gift of gab, I enrolled at South Dakota State University, where I went on to graduate and land a radio job in Sioux Falls and I’ve been here ever since. Back in the 1990’s, I also did weather for KELOLAND Television. It was then I realized radio was my true love. Whenever I have any free time, you’ll find me either on a golf course with friends, or riding motorcycle down a two-lane country road.
Chad McKenzie
How South Dakota Deer Licenses Are Doled out Will NOT Be Changing, at Least Not Yet
Thanks to a lack of votes by a legislative committee, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks will NOT be changing the way deer hunting licenses will be doled out.
Tell Me This Doesn’t Sound like the Finger Jello Mom Used to Make
Remember when mom scolded you for playing with your food? Well, now one company, in particular, is encouraging you to play with your food.
This Week’s List of Volunteer Opportunities from the Helpline Center
Tis' the season to help someone else out. And, lucky for you, the Helpline Center has a new list of great volunteer opportunities.
South Dakota Could be Getting Its First Ever Diverging Diamond Interchange
Good news, the Feds have approved an interchange justification report for Sioux Falls, meaning a new interchange could be going in at 85th and Interstate 29.
Jennie-O Recalling Ground Turkey Because of Salmonella Threat
Jennie-O-Turkey is recalling more than 91-thousand pounds of raw turkey because of an ongoing salmonella outbreak.
OMG! Have You Priced Pecans Lately?
One of your favorite desserts may be missing from the Thanksgiving table this year. Seems a pecan shortage has taken hold of the country.
Falls Park Winter Wonderland Opening This Weekend
Falls Park will be lit up for the holidays starting Friday night (November 16). It's the annual Winter Wonderland, where lights and decorations are lit up.
Sioux Falls Man Competing for National Horsemanship Award
Claude Roebuck of Sioux Falls heads to Las Vegas next month to compete in the National Horsemanship Competition. He's one of five finalists competing.
Joan Olson of Sioux Falls, November’s Volunteer of the Month
The Helpline Center is proud to name Joan Olson of Sioux Falls its Volunteer of the Month. Joan has been volunteering at the Dougherty House for several years.
Make-A-Wish Works, It’s Been Proven
Seems Make-A-Wish is working. A recent study shows participation translates to a better quality of life, reduced hospital visits, and fewer health care costs.