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
World Champion Bearder Returns Home to Judge Local Competition
World Champion Free Style Beard competitor Jason Kiley returns home this weekend to judge the '2018 South Dakota Beard Clash' at Bottoms Up in Corson.
Celebrity Hotel and Casino in Deadwood to Close, Putting Two Dozen People Out of Work
Celebrity Hotel and Casino, a popular gambling spot on main street Deadwood, is closing its doors due to insufficient gambling revenue.
Sioux Falls Being Sued Over Death of Five Year Old at Falls Park
Sioux Falls is finding itself on the receiving end of a lawsuit surrounding the accidental drowning of a five year old girl at Falls Park earlier this year.
Study Shows the More Expensive Your Wedding, the Greater Your Chance of Divorce
According to a new study, the more money you spend on your wedding the greater your chances of getting a divorce. The study also found "looks" plays a big part.
Proof Your Dog Loves You More Than You Think
According to a study done at Johns Hopkins, your dog really does sense what you're feeling and truly wants to help - they really do want to be your best friend.
Evidence Shows Some Food Packaging Harmful to Kids
If you have a habit of warming up food in plastic containers in the microwave, or reusing plastic water bottles by putting them in the dishwasher - STOP NOW!
Speed Limit Changing on Cliff Avenue North of Harrisburg
If your morning commute includes driving Cliff Avenue from Harrisburg to Sioux Falls, you better keep an eye on your speed limit come Monday July 30.
Helpline Center Releases List of New Volunteer Opportunities
If you like working with kids or enjoy the game of baseball, the Helpline Center has a couple of new volunteer opportunities you might want to check out.
Mayor Paul TenHaken Selected to Join Harvard Leadership Program
Mayor Paul TenHaken has been selected by the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative to participate in a program focused on city management and innovation.
South Dakota Showing off Shotgun Chaps at the White House Today
The White House is holding what it calls a Made in America Product Showcase today (7/23), and South Dakota is there displaying something called 'shotgun chaps'.