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
All Saints Project Blocked by Sioux Falls Historical Preservation Board
Rick Knobe takes a look at the recent decision by the Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation to block development of the All-Saints School property.
Sioux Falls Food Trucks vs. Restaurants with City Hall in the Middle
Rick Knobe asks under what conditions should people selling fresh prepared food be allowed to make money on the public streets and parking lots in Sioux Falls?
Eliminate South Dakota Legislature: Create A Task Force
Based on recent positive accomplishments of South Dakota task forces, I think it is time to use them in place of the elected legislature.
Fewer Juveniles to Be Locked up in South Dakota
Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law new legislation to reform South Dakota’s juvenile justice system on Thursday.
Transparency Disappears In South Dakota Legislative Session
During the last few days of the legislative session, legislators throw out transparency and replace it with closed caucuses and hallway deals.
South Dakota Governor Should Veto Separate and Unequal Law
Governor Daugaard should veto the teen sub-minimum wage bill. If it becomes law, will the Legislature attempt to further ignore the definitive vote of the people?
South Dakota Governor Daugaard Rescues Sexually Abused Childen from House Republicans
Governor Dennis Daugaard has stepped forward to continue the work of the Jolene's Law Task Force.
Republicans in South Dakota Legislative Committee Kill Child Protection Effort
Understanding South Dakota legislators and the entire body when it comes to important issues such as children who have been sexually abused is difficult.
New Congress, Old Dysfunction – Homeland Security Funding Shows Congress Still Gridlocked
The bill funding Homeland Security shows that Congress continues to be dysfunctional.
South Dakota Legislature Rebuffs Voter Approved Minimum Wage Law
Should the work performed by a teenager be considered less valuable than the work done by an adult?