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
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...
Biden Wins on ‘Faces Made,’ Ryan on Decorum
KSOO-AM's Rick Knobe, who knows a thing or two about political theater, takes a look at last night's Vice-Presidential debate between Democrat - and current VP - Joe Biden and GOP candidate Paul Ryan and provides his input as to who won what.
‘The Invisible War’ is Here [VIDEO]
A movie covering a very sensitive subject, rape in the military, will be shown Sunday night as part of the Cinema Falls film series. The location is the ICON Lounge just north of sixth on Main. The film starts at 6 pm.
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...