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
Two Bad South Dakota Laws May Go to a Public Vote
Cory Heidelberger wants to refer the sub minimum wage bill for teens and the recently signed law which makes it very difficult for Independents to get on any election ballot in South Dakota
South Dakota Legislature Failing Local Citizens, Governments
From observing this legislative session, it is clear, South Dakota legislators are failing us. They vote to limit, prohibit, ban, negate, and control local government.
Campus Rape Expose ‘The Hunting Ground’ Is Chilling, Enraging
Rick Knobe talks about the college rape expose 'The Hunting Ground, a documentary that is a chilling account of women who were raped on campuses.
Governor Daugaard Sets Three Goals for Education Task Force
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has announced three goals for the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Teachers and Students.
South Dakota Legislature Produces Mediocre Results
Rick Knobe points out that that it is sad to live in a state with so much potential and elected leaders unwilling or unable to take advantage of it.
Emotional And Spiritual Experience With Bob Seger In Sioux Falls
According to Rick Knobe, mere words are not sufficient to describe the emotional and spiritual experience of a Bob Seger Concert.
All Saints Project Blocked by Sioux Falls Historical Preservation Board
Rick Knobe takes a look at the recent decision by the Sioux Falls Board of Historic Preservation to block development of the All-Saints School property.
Sioux Falls Food Trucks vs. Restaurants with City Hall in the Middle
Rick Knobe asks under what conditions should people selling fresh prepared food be allowed to make money on the public streets and parking lots in Sioux Falls?
Eliminate South Dakota Legislature: Create A Task Force
Based on recent positive accomplishments of South Dakota task forces, I think it is time to use them in place of the elected legislature.
Fewer Juveniles to Be Locked up in South Dakota
Governor Dennis Daugaard signed into law new legislation to reform South Dakota’s juvenile justice system on Thursday.