Jon Michaels' Forum
A community issues and answering program that focuses on the city and people of the Sioux Empire.
Episodes
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Task Force members Representative Jack Kolbeck of District 13, Gary Jamison of District 12 and Senator Jim Melhoff of Pierre District 21 about the finalizing of the four hear process of a new penitentiary campus.
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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Rick Tupper and Karen Dunham, Board Directors of the Battleship South Dakota Memorial about the upcoming Navy Week celebrations.
80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
August 9 10:00 AM Battleship South Dakota Memorial, 12th Street and Kiwanis Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Guest Speakers Senator John Thune and Rear Admiral Wosje
Navy Band Ambassadors
Navy Ceremonial Guard
Sai...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Siouxland Librarians Neliesha Daws and Nicole Norton about the many opportunities for families at all of our City of Sioux Falls libraries.
from their website: siouxlandlib.org
Siouxland Libraries Mobile App
Download our app to search the catalog, access your account, renew and place items on hold, and turn your phone into a digital library card.
Get the Siouxland Libr...
My Life in Broadcasting by Quent Neufield (Getting Started at KELO Radio in 1958)
Description
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bee and Quent Neufeld about his book "My Life in Broadcasting: Growing up in Minnesota". Quent also gave us a recording of news, weather and sports of his 4 years at KELO AM radio in Sioux Falls in 1958.
From Amazaon.com: Book My Life in Broadcasting by Quent Neufield
...Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pam Pakieser and Caseworker Andrea Christianson about how the new women's addition is starting to take hold.
from their website:
We are a faith based, non-profit (501c3) organization established in 2013 to come alongside men upon their release from prison. The board of directors is comprised of Christian men and women from a two-state area: Iowa and South Dakot...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bernie Tyrrell about Automania and other car shows every week this summer.
About Automania
The largest free to the public Automotive Event in the Midwest is back again in 2024! We plan to have hundreds of vehicles on display, along with quality food, automotive and specialty vendors! AutoMania will be held in Valley Springs, SD. This is the premier c...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Pastor Jeff Hayes, Director of the Faith Temple Food Giveaway and Josh Hayes Assistant Director of Operations at Faith Temple Food Giveaway.
From their website:
Our MISSION
Our mission is simple: We want to bless and help others out of an overflow of the ultimate gift we have been given through Jesus. We believe we are called to carry out what Jesus&...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Lisa Ottmar, Helpline Center Development Director.
from their website:
Your Steps Matter. Your Support Saves Lives.
At 9:00am on Saturday, June 7, over 300 attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our guest speaker Stefanie Kummer who lost her son, Alex, to suicide at the age of 16 in 2021. After we hear her story of hope, names of those lost to su...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Jon Mammenga,
Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Sioux Falls Children's Home, about their history and major fundraiser this summer.
Join us in helping prevent, treat, and heal trauma
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Sioux Falls Convention Center
1201 N. West Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD
For the past 29 years, Caring For The Kids has raised nearly $9.8 million to support Children&rs...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) had the honor to interview Col. Glen D. Frazier, of the few survivors left of the Bataan Death March in WWII.
(from the description about his book "Hell's Guest" on Amazon:
“It was the 1930s in southern Alabama where cotton and cornfields were the backdrop of my childhood stage. I was growing up just like everyone else—wrapped in a simple and predictable way of life. Fol...
Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels, (since 1977) talks with the voice of the Canaries, Tanner Hoops about the summer season.
from their website:
The Canaries are set to open their 33rd season on Friday, May 9, against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. Fans can stay updated on the latest team news, group outing information, and more by visiting the official team website at www.sfcanaries.com or calling the front office ...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Huset's General Manager Doug Johnson about the beginning of a summer of racing in Sioux Falls and Brandon.
from their website:
Huset’s Speedway Hosting Sprint Car Crown Jewels Huset’s Hustle and BillionAuto.com Huset’s High Bank Nationals June 18-21
Inside Line Promotions – BRANDON, S.D. (March 5, 2025) – A pair of six-figure paydays highlight one of the ...
A "best of" recording from a few years ago about the very interesting history of the South Dakota Penitentiary. Mafia type prison breaks to high speed drag nets to Bonnie and Clyde type romance to the Warden killed by friendly fire in a shoot-out.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Sioux Falls Weather Warning Coordination Meteorologist, Peter Rogers, about what we may expect for weather and storms this summer.
from their website
Severe Weather Awareness Resources 2025
Looking to learn more about severe weather, and severe weather safety for the upcoming season? Join us for a virtual, free, and open to the public severe weather awareness class la...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Lifelight CEO and Evangelist, Josh Brewer, about the Lifelight Youth Center, Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and summer festivals from Rapid City to Sioux Falls.
from their website Lifelight.org:
What is z8?
At LifeLight, we believe Generation Z doesn’t just have an 8-second attention span; they have an 8-second filter—searching for truth, purpose, and love. In that short window, we ...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kingdom Boundaries Business Manager Kelly Schelling and caseworkers Andrea Christianson and "Pam" about the new women's addition.
from their website:
Our Ministry Goals To build a Christian community with men both inside and outside the walls of prison
- To reinforce Christian boundaries so that men can walk in the freedom of Christ Jesus
Prior ...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Christy Vastenhout, Chief Development Officer of McCrossan Boys Ranch about their upcoming fundraiser.
from their website:
April 3, 2025 McCrossan Banquet Auction
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with mesmerizing cirque acts, jaw-dropping magic, and a show-stopping performance by “Elvis” himself. Guests will enjoy spectacular photo opportunities, a ...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Todd Smith of the Downtown Lions Club about the upcoming Pancake Days.
From their Facebook page:
Event by Sioux Falls Downtown Lions Club Sioux Falls Convention Center
Duration: 2 days
Join Us for the 68th Annual Sioux Falls Lions Club Pancake Day...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Canaries Baseball General Manager, Duell Higbe, about the summer action.
From the Canaries website:
Sioux Falls Canaries
Professional baseball in Sioux Falls traces its roots all the way back to 1902. However, the current professional baseball team in Sioux Falls - The Sioux Falls Canaries - as they currently operate played their first se...
Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with car show extraordinaire Bernie Tyrrell about the upcoming races in the Sioux Falls Arena and a summer of car show fun.
from the Automania website:
About Automania
The largest free to the public Automotive Event in the Midwest is back again in 2025! We plan to have hundreds of vehicles on display, along with quality food, automotive and specialty vendors! AutoMania will be held in Vall...
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