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
A Glorious Idea From the Glory House [OPINION]
Leadership at the Glory House in Sioux Falls have come up with a "Glorious" idea to help with the Sioux Falls affordable housing issue, assist in lowering the recidivism rate from our prison and jail, and deal with the sensitive issue of housing for sex offenders.
‘We Have Met The Enemy, and He Is Us’ [OPINION]
At the state capitol in Pierre, the moat has been built and filled with water. Some legislators are literally arming themselves.
Some South Dakota Legislators Want Us To Butt Out [OPINION]
Some South Dakota Representatives seem determined to make it more difficult for citizens like you and me be heard.
Let’s Open More Doors at City Hall [OPINION]
The Sioux Falls City Council mandate requiring Parks Board Meetings to be recorded and put on line, does not go far enough.
Most Legislators Only Want Your Vote, Not Your Opinion [OPINION]
There are some things missing in politics today: conversation, dialogue, human interaction, face-to-face talks.
Disappointed With Governor Daugaard [OPINION]
Dear Governor Daugaard, I am disappointed. Twice.
Voters Not Happy with Legislative Performance [OPINION]
South Dakota voters rejected two actions by the legislature and forced them to deal with two issues they have avoided for several sessions.
Initiated Measure 22 is Worthy of ‘Yes’ Vote [OPINION]
Initiated Measure 22 is one of ten issues on the ballot this year. I believe the intent of the people who put this effort together is to fix some very broken things in our state government.
Amendment T Deserves a Yes Vote [OPINION]
The result of passing Amendment T this year will be to change the people who decide the boundaries of South Dakota Legislative Districts.
Ballot Issues: No On Amendment U, Yes On Initiated Measure 21 [OPINION]
There are two proposals on the November ballot dealing with the pay day loan industry.