I love talk radio. Most of my radio career has been spent listening to opinions, getting viewpoints, interviewing policy makers, bureaucrats, and people with good, or not so good ideas. Sioux Falls and South Dakota are my home. I have lived here over half of my life. Original stomping grounds were Chicago, with short stints in Sioux City, Kansas City and the home of the Salukis, Carbondale, Illinois. Best job I have ever had, except this one, was being mayor of Sioux Falls from 1974 to 1984. Worst job I ever had was cleaning dormitories at SIU, in Carbondale. People can be real slobs. The way we communicate is changing, the web, facebook, twitter. KSOO radio is adapting and adding those methods to keep you informed about local news. We hope you will join and stay with us...
Rick Knobe
Substantial Cuts to Nutrition Programs Coming In November
According to Cathy Brechelsbauer, South Dakota volunteer coordinator of Bread for the World, residents on SNAP(food stamps) will experience benefit cuts starting in November.
State Landmark Getting Fixed
The Harney Peak Lookout Tower in the Black Hills is receiving much needed "tender loving care."
Rhoden Promises Only Two Terms If Elected The First Time
South Dakota Senate Republican Candidate Larry Rhoden has signed two more pledges.
New South Dakota Senate Majority Leader on VPU today
State Senator Tim Rave from District 25, north of Sioux Falls, was recently elected as Majority Leader of the Republicans in the Senate
Crow Creek Sioux Leadership Invites State Highway Patrol To Help At Large Powwow
A giant baby step was taken last week-end which may help Native American tribal and State government improve cooperation and understanding.
Mayor Huether Proposes 2.3 % Property Tax Increase for 2014
Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether has proposed a nearly 19 million dollar increase in spending for 2014.
South Dakota Ends Budget Year in the Black by $24.2 Million
South Dakota state government closed the 2013 budget year on June 30 with a surplus.
Sioux Falls Receives Economic Development Administration Funds to Build a Street
Sioux Falls has been awarded a $1.25 million dollar grant from the Economic Development Administration(EDA) to assist in constructing a street in an industrial park.
Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rounds Called a Liberal by Conservative Group
Political Group, the Senate Conservatives Fund (SCF) made the
following statement about Mike Rounds, the liberal Republican
candidate running for U.S. Senate in South Dakota.
Leadership Change for South Dakota Democrats As Ben Nesselhuf Leaves State
South Dakota Democratic Party chairman Ben Nesselhuf has resigned as Chair and Executive Director to accept a new job.