Todd Epp is a writer, historian and recovering lawyer from Harrisburg, S.D. Besides practicing law, Todd has been a broadcast journalist in South Dakota at S.D. Public TV, KSFY-TV and KDLT-TV and in Kansas at KTWU-TV. In the summer of 2013, Todd returned from an 18 month stint as a consultant at the Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. He's also lived in or traveled to Syria, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, Pamama, Germany, France, Spain and Canada, But home is the Sioux Empire. He is married to Donna Osment-Epp, Ph.D. and has two adult children, Sarah and Matt. Hear him when he fills in on the Main Street Cafe or Viewpoint University or read him here on KSOO.com.
Todd Epp
Wreaths Across South Dakota to Take Place December 13
Members of the Civil Air Patrol’s SD Wing will place holiday wreaths on veterans’ graves Dec. 13 as part of the 2014 nationwide Wreaths Across America program.
At Least One Retailer Not Joining the Open Thanksgiving Crowd
At least one Northern Plains retailer isn’t joining the “open on Thanksgiving” Christmas kickoff crowd. Runnings will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27.
STUDY: Same-Sex Marriage Could Add $10 Million Annually to South Dakota Economy
Legalizing same-sex marriage in South Dakota could also mean a nearly $10 million economic bump for the state’s economy, according to a recent study.
The financial website Nerdwallet.com looked at each state’s consumer spending on weddings, the number of self-identified gay and lesbian residents and overall marriage rates to come to its figure: $9...
Carnaval Brazilian Grill Named to Top 100 Steakhouse List
SAN FRANCISCO – A Sioux Falls restaurant has been named as one of the top 100 steakhouses in the country, according to the website OpenTable.
The Carnaval Brazilian Grill was the only South Dakota establishment cited.
This is the first year for the Diners' Choice Award winners for the Top 100 Steakhouses in America...
Political Whispers: Duagaard Not in Favor of Repeal of Minimum Wage Measure This Session
Is the Republican S.D. Legislature & newly re-elected Gov. Dennis Daugaard planning to repeal the increase in the minimum wage or its cost of living increase?
South Dakota Receives F for Anti-Human Trafficking Laws
Despite the considerable efforts by some South Dakota federal officials — U. S. Attorney Brendan Johnson and Rep. Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) in particular — anti-human trafficking group says the state of South Dakota is not doing enough to stop the criminal exploitation of children...
Political Whispers: Add Schoenbeck, Rhoden to 2018 Gubernatorial Sweepstakes?
There are two other names to add to the possible GOP list of potential 2018 South Dakota gubernatorial candidates.
Political Whispers: And the 2018 Race for South Dakota Governor Begins!
And now the race for the 2018 South Dakota governorship begins. Yes, I know, we haven’t even re-elected Gov. Dennis Daugaard yet. That’s just a formality.
NBP/NPN POLL: Daugaard, Noem Will Win, Initiated Measures, Q Look to Pass
SIOUX FALLS -- Republican incumbents Gov. Dennis Daugaard and U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem continue with strong leads over Democratic and independent opponents, according to the Nielson Brothers Polling/Northern Plains News poll, which has been tracking races and ballot issues since Oct...
Political Whispers – Why Did U.S. Senate Candidate Rick Weiland Torch the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
When did Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Rick Weiland know the end was nigh for the 2014 race? Thursday.