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
‘Chasing Ice': Watch It While There is Ice to Chase
The award winning independent film, "Chasing Ice", illustrating how climate change is affecting eons old glaciers and therefore our planet, may be nominated for an Oscar. For believers and non believers of man's impact on the planet, there is much to see, hear, absorb, and contemplate.
Lincoln, Minnehaha Counties Taking Baby Steps
The Lincoln and Minnehaha County Commissions continue to take baby steps in coordinating and consolidating government services
School Closing and Consolidation Issue on Agenda Nov. 26
The Sioux Falls School District is dealing with a complex and emotional issue. Should Longfellow and Jefferson elementary schools be closed, and should Mark Twain elementary be torn down and rebuilt on the same site but larger?
Schools can be part of the fabric of a neighborhood...
Marching Orders for Congress from One Citizen
This is an open letter to Senators John Thune, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, and the other 98 members of the greatest deliberative body in the world.
South Dakota Election Results and the Word ‘No’
We are not an adventuresome group. South Dakotans were predictable Tuesday night.
Where Do I Vote?
The South Dakota Secretary of State is warning you to be cautious about recent mailings from outside groups which have provided false information about local polling locations.
Senator George McGovern of South Dakota a Statesman Always
Former Senator George McGovern has entered hospice care. He is 90 years old. During the past few years there have been medical issues: exhaustion and falls.
I saw him a few weeks ago at the State Theatre gift event given by the Henkin family...
“Camp Jess” for grieving children Oct. 19-20 in Sioux Falls
A positive overnight experience for children dealing with the loss of a loved one will take place Oct 19 and 20th. It is called" "Camp Jess" and is sponsored by Sanford Health through their Hospice Program. The location is Our Savior's Lutheran Church on 33rd street in Sioux Falls, on the south side of the Augustana College Campus...
March Into the Light Saturday Sept. 22nd
Saturday morning, when it is still dark, hundreds of people will gather on the Big Sioux River Greenway, at Cherapa Place, south of 6th street, to participate in the Second March into the Light Event. The purpose is to celebrate the healthy choice people have made to end drug and alcohol addiction...