Todd Epp

Todd Epp is a writer, historian and recovering lawyer from Harrisburg, S.D. Besides practicing law, Todd has been a broadcast journalist in South Dakota at S.D. Public TV, KSFY-TV and KDLT-TV and in Kansas at KTWU-TV. In the summer of 2013, Todd returned from an 18 month stint as a consultant at the Erbil International Airport in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. He's also lived in or traveled to Syria, Turkey, China, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, Pamama, Germany, France, Spain and Canada, But home is the Sioux Empire. He is married to Donna Osment-Epp, Ph.D. and has two adult children, Sarah and Matt. Hear him when he fills in on the Main Street Cafe or Viewpoint University or read him here on KSOO.com.

Mud Wrestling Anyone? Top Seven Things That Are More Productive Than Watching the Bosworth Trial

Dr. Annette Bosworth’s criminal trial on 12 felony counts related to the signing and notarizing of her 2014 Republican U.S. Senate ballot petitions starts Wednesday afternoon. Here are the top seven things I can think of that will be more productive than watching the good doctor do a header off the judicial system ...

Howie’s Pre-Bosworth Trial Accusation That Rounds Intimidated Voters Equals Yelling ‘Squirrel’ at Your Dog

Ever yell "squirrel" at your dog to make them go a little nuts? Todd Epp says that's what some defeated U.S. Senate candidates are doing to Sen. Mike Rounds.

Aerial Photos of the Delmont Tornado’s Destruction from the S.D. Civil Air Patrol

The South Dakota Civl Air Patrol flew a sortie over Delmont and the Delmont area Tuesday, taking photos of the destruction wreaked by Sunday's tornado.

Mother’s Day Delmont Tornado Coverage

There are reports of considerable damage in Delmont, SD from a mid-morning Mother's Day tornado.

Photos: Vacation to Cancun Is a Trip to Paradise

Todd Epp says paradise really does exist. It's in the Cancun region of Mexico, with gentle breezes, warm water, swaying palm trees and sugary beaches.

In a Big Sports Weekend, Only the NFL Draft Matters: Pacquiao/Mayweather, Kentucky Derby? Meh.

There were three major sporting events this past weekend: the NFL draft, the Mayweather/Pacquiao fight and the Kentucky Derby. Only the NFL draft mattered.

Governor Appointing Legislators Further Weakens State Legislature, Creates a Reichstag

Todd Epp argues that a Governor being able to appoint new legislators turns the S.D. Legislature into a Reichstag and is undemocratic.

Pre-Trial Robo-Call Latest Twist in the Annette Bosworth Saga

A mercurial Republican activist robo-calls South Dakotans, asking them to pray for failed U.S. Senate candidate Annette Bosworth before her trial next month.

Expect Lawlessness When the Police Act Lawlessly

Todd Epp contends that when the police act lawlessly by killing unarmed black people, it should be no surprise that others will act lawlessly.

My Poor Ancestors Defended Ben Affleck’s Rich Slaveholding Ancestors

Todd Epp's Virginia ancestors helped defend slavery in the Civil War. He's not happy about it, but history is messy, just like families.