I grew up in Clear Lake, South Dakota. The 60’s and 70’s exposed me to some legendary country music. I continued my appreciation for country music thru the 80’s, 90’s and up to present day. And I've spent a great deal of time studying it. When I sit down to do the KXRB Morning Show each day, I have a library of music that is like nothing else in the world. I have songs spanning over seven decades to play and talk about. Hosting the show is not a job, it’s a thrill. On the personal side, I’m blessed with a wonderful family with my wife Lorlane and son Mark Jr. We enjoy spending time together with movies, cooking, dining out, traveling, biking, playing baseball, fishing once in a while, and whatever else we feel like doing together.
Mark Tassler
26th and Minnesota Construction Begins Monday May 7
Beginning on Monday, May 7, 2018, reconstruction of the intersection of West 26th Street and South Minnesota Avenue will begin.
Who Are the Loneliest People in Sioux Falls?
A study done, surprisingly found that Gen Z is the loneliest generation. This would be the children born to millennials.
Grain Planting in South Dakota Lags
Planting crops in South Dakota continues to lag behind the average pace. Farmers are hitting the fields in full force.
Real Life Fight That Inspired Rocky Movie
It was a real life fight that sparked the Rocky movies. In 1975 a little-known boxer went the distance with the world's greatest fighter. A broke actor was inspired to write the movie.
South Dakota Shoppers Are Being Deceived
Alternative meat products are showing up in South Dakota stores and the state's livestock producers and others say they're deceiving to shoppers.
Three New Street Projects Begin Monday in Sioux Falls
Three new street projects begin Monday (April 23) in Sioux Falls that may affect your travel. You are urged to use caution and reduce your speed while travelling near the construction areas and to consider alternate routes.
Japan Allowing Use of Ethanol from the United States
Great news for U.S. corn producers as Japan now will allow the use of our ethanol.
Teacher Set to Lose His Job over Pancakes
A middle school teacher treated his students to whole-grain pancakes for doing a good job. The Pennsylvania Department of Education has a problem with it.
Mount Vernon Man Gets Five Years Prison for Stealing Grain
A Mount Vernon, South Dakota man accused of stealing $400,000 worth of grain from a farm family, has been sentenced to five years in prison and pay restitution.
You Can’t Believe How Much Snow We Got This Season
Without getting a single big blast of snow until April, it's hard to believe we actually ended up with way more snow than normal for the 2017-2018 season in Sioux Falls.