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
Honey Smacks Salmonella Outbreak Bigger Than First Thought
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Honey Smacks breakfast cereal has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that began in March.
Tom Hanks Mentions Sioux Falls in His Morning Tweet
Sioux Falls got a nice shout-out from Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks Tuesday morning (7/10). He posted on his Twitter page "he might move here."
New Orleans Teen Embalmed to Look like He Was Playing Video Games
I've heard of "extreme embalming" before, but this takes it to a whole new level. For his wake, the family of a murdered teenager in New Orleans had his body embalmed and placed in front of a TV to make it look like he was playing a video game...
Best State for Retirees? That Would Be Us, South Dakota
South Dakota finishes in first place - again. You would think it would get old after awhile, but it doesn't. Face it, South Dakota is a great place to live.
Sioux Falls SculptureWalk Deemed Trip Advisor Hall of Fame Worthy
SculptureWalk in downtown Sioux Falls has received a nice honor from Trip Advisor. The outdoor art display has been named to the website's hall of fame.
Applications Being Accepted for Next Leadership Sioux Falls Class
Applications are now being accepted for "Class 33" of the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Leadership program. Classes begin in October and run through May.
This Just in from IHOP – Gotcha!
Remember last month when IHOP changed the "P" in its name to a "B"? Well, turns out that whole name-change thing was nothing more than a marketing ploy.
Tickets Going on Sale for the Pavilion’s Upcoming Theater Season
If you're a fan of the theater, you won't want to miss out on this year's performance series at the Washington Pavilion. There are some good ones coming to town.
Building a Better Community by Volunteering – You Should Try It
The Helpline Center is out with its list of new volunteer opportunities available this week here in the Sioux Falls area.
There Was a Time When I Wanted to Be a Professional Laugher
Thanks to a story in the news about a guy in Ohio who has been a professional corpse, it got me thinking about when I wanted to be a professional laugher.