Jeff has been a part of the Sioux Falls media for 35 years. He grew up in Southern California, and graduated from California State University, Fullerton, with a BA in Communications in 1986, before getting his start in television later that year at KNAZ-TV in Flagstaff, Arizona. He moved to Sioux Falls in 1989 to become Sports Director at KSFY-TV, a position he held for more than eight years. During that time, he was named ‘Sportscaster of the Year’ by the South Dakota Associated Press. His radio career began in September of 1997 and since 2011 he has been the mid-day host on B1027. In 2023, Jeff was inducted into the South Dakota Rock & Rollers Hall of Fame in the DJ category.
Jeff Harkness
Great American Beer Fest: South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota Medalists
There were more than 9,200 entries from all 50 states
Best U.S. Roadside Restaurants: South Dakota, Minnesota on List
Stop by for the burgers, benedicts, and fried chicken
Halloween Candy Is Frightfully More Expensive This Year
One favorite costs nearly double from last year
Temporary Closure Scheduled for Interstate 229 in Sioux Falls
The road closed signs go up Wednesday (October 16)
Doughnut Lovers Rejoice! Krispy Kreme Returning to Minnesota
It's been 16 years long years
2 South Dakota Department of Revenue Employees Charged with Fraud
Between them, they face five felony and three misdemeanor charges
How Much Money Did the South Dakota State Fair Make in 2024?
The final figures are out
Why Is McDonald’s Suing Three Iowa, Minnesota Companies?
The fast food giant says the issue began nearly a decade ago
South Dakota and 21 Other States Are Suing TikTok
The social media platform is accused of harming the mental health of young people
South Dakota, Iowa Ghost Towns Among Smallest Populations in U.S.
Eight of America's 39 towns with 10 residents or less can be found in the Mount Rushmore and Hawkeye States