Ben Kuhns

Ben Kuhns has been on-the-air and in the broadcasting industry since 1996. He’s worked with radio and TV station in South Dakota, Nebraska and Wyoming. He studied journalism and political science at the University of Nebraska in Kearney. Ben is also an award winning audio/video producer. In addition to commercial and imaging production for radio stations in Sioux Falls, he has been the voice of, and produced, several region-wide commercial campaigns. Ben is the Regional Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media markets in South and North Dakota where he manages and produces online content inspired by the local communities. Ben was born and raised in Western Nebraska and has been in Sioux Falls, SD since 2006. He also thinks he is fiction writer and essayist, and his wife thinks he's funny.

OMG! You Won’t Believe the Mouth-Watering Truck Stop Food We Found in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota!

The best part of a road trip is a stop at a truck stop. Getting gas, rest, and fuel for themselves, AKA some classic truck stop food.

When Will South Dakota Hit 1 Million People?

From the gold rush in the Black Hills to homesteaders on the plains, South Dakota has a rich history of attracting individuals looking for new beginnings.

Let’s Meet South Dakota’s Mysterious Cryptid Creatures

Let's dive into the folklore of South Dakota and meet the mysterious cryptids that call our state home. From forest monsters, to river giants, and banshees, South Dakota is a little weird after dark.

22 Sioux Falls Signs That Will Bring Back Your Favorite Local Memories

In the last 10 or so years, lots of businesses have come and gone in the Sioux Empire. Let's take a look back at some of the signs we used to see in Sioux Falls:

The Time Martin Luther King Jr Brought The Civil Rights Message To South Dakota

Two years before his legendary I Have a Dream speech in Washington DC, Dr. King spoke to the people of South Dakota

5 Reasons to Love a Cold South Dakota Winter Cold (Yes, Really!)

If you’re looking for a laugh (and maybe a reason to appreciate the below-zero part of winter), check out these five 'cool' reasons why the South Dakota cold isn't so bad after all.

Sioux Fallsian? This is What You Call Someone From These South Dakota Towns

Are you a Sioux Fallsian, or a Rapid Citizen? These are demonyms. It's what you call people from a place. Here's a list of a bunch of South Dakota towns.

[OPINION] Banning Phones in Schools is a Very Bad, No Good Idea

In their anti-phone zeal, people forget that the policies they call for will affect everyone. Including their kids. Banned for athletes too, even on game days. Even if they're the best in the state. Banned, no matter your last name or family income.

Sioux Falls Braces for Arctic Cold: Here’s What You Need to Know

Frigid cold air will be descending on Sioux Falls and most of the middle of the country this weekend.

Discover The Bats That Call South Dakota Home

They live in trees or buildings, and in western South Dakota, they are fond of the caves and old mines in the Black Hills. Oh! and they eat BUGS!