Jon Michaels' Forum

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Sioux Falls Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Nold about 1,900 employees and almost 25,000 students.

From the school district website:

Superintendent of Schools

The Office of the Superintendent is the chief executive office of the School District, providing overall leadership for the school system. The Superintendent, with the assistance of two assistant superintendents and various Se...

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bob Kolbe (in the Clock business since 1972).

from chat gpt:

Based on publicly available information, Robert ("Bob") Kolbe of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is best known as a local historian, antiques dealer, and civic volunteer.

P...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Craig Severtson of Flandreau, founder, and Sam Gotham, board member, of "Helping Kids Round First Base.  How baseball (and softball) has opened the door to help kids in Nicaragua (and other 3rd world countries) with nutrition and even health care. (Best of)

from their website: helpingkidsroundfirst.org

Life in Nicaragua is difficult, that's why we are here to help

Ex...

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Dr. Cass Ingram about his book about Lyme Disease.

From Amazon Books:

Destroying Lyme with natural cures without any side effects? That s precisely what Dr. Cass Ingram achieved after contracting a potentially deadly case of this disease.
With Dr. Ingram s natural medicine protocols, there is no way for the pathogen to hide. Lyme can be cured. Learn how you can do so ...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Eric Weber, Director, CEO and Sarah Brink, HR/Admin of the United Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls.

From AI:

Union Gospel Mission of Sioux Falls is a Christ-centered emergency shelter and social service organization located in downtown Sioux Falls. The organization provides food, clothing, lodging, and counseling to individuals and families in need, opera...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bernie Tyrrel about an automobile and airplane summer in Sioux Falls.

from chat gpt

Bernard L. Tyrrell (often called Bernie Tyrrell), he appears to be a longtime resident of Sioux Falls with involvement in regional car-show and aviation communities.

Publicly available...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mike Zitterich about his Sioux Falls Community Chronicles Website about Sioux Falls History.

From his website Sioux Falls Community Chronicles (and on Facebook)

Who Really Founded, Organized, and Built the City of Sioux Falls, S.D?I have taken tons of heat for referring to the "El Riad Shrine" as a group of men to whom the El Riad Shrine was initiated in 1888, it has been...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Lisa Ottmar, Development Director at the Helpline, and Mike Keller, Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Director, about the Suicide Walk fundraiser on June 6.

From website:

This year's Step Forward to Prevent Suicide Walk will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 9:00am at Fawick Park in Sioux Falls. After we hear a story of hope and healing from guest s...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) with Erin Brown, Cemetery Director, and Aaron Pollerd, Deputy Secretary, about the SD State Veteran's Cemetery in Sioux Falls.

From AI

South Dakota Veterans Cemetery 4.9•Military cemetery•ClosedWebsite•Directions•(605) 277-8094

• Address: 25965 477th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Tanner Hoops, the voice of the Sioux Falls Canaries about the home opener this Monday, May 18, at the Birdcage.

From AI:

Sioux Falls Canaries broadcaster Tanner Hoops is the longtime “Voice of the Canaries” and Director of Broadcast/Media Relations for the team. He returned for the 2026 season, marking his fifth yea...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (from 1977) talks with Qadir Aware about his views on Iran.

from Chatgpt:

Qadir Aware is a longtime community leader and former executive director of the Sioux Falls Multi-Cultural Center. He is a Kurdish immigrant who settled in Sioux Falls in the 1970s after fleeing political persecution in Iraq/Kurdistan.

He became known loca...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead about officer shootings and early parole.

from AI

1. Parole Eligibility vs. Release

South Dakota law states that an inmate is never entitled to parole as a matter of right, even after becoming eligible . The Board of Pardons and Paroles has full discretion to grant or deny release based on the inmate's rehabilitat...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks again with Bruce Blumer about his Sioux Falls support for Haiti.

from AI

**Haiti Alive** is a nonprofit organization based in Tea, South Dakota, that operates on the island of LaGonave, Haiti.  Its mission is to bring hope, health, and happiness to the local community by conveying the message of Christ through education, healthcare, and support for women, children, and th...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels, (since 1977) talks Lisa Hirsch, President of the Sioux Falls Air Show.

from their Facebook pages:

Legendary WWII Fighters Coming to Power on the Prairie! The Sioux Falls Airshow – Power on the Prairie is proud to welcome WPP Legacy Warbirds with an incredible lineup of historic World War II fighters:• P-51D Mustang – One of the most iconic fighters of WWII, the Mustang escorted Alli...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Lion Todd Smith about the Pancake Days.

From AI:

The 69th Annual Sioux Falls Lions Club Pancake Days is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, and Wednesday, April 15, 2026, taking place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center (formerly the Sioux Falls Convention Center). 

Event Details and Schedule The event operates on a two-day schedule with ex...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Savannah Waldner, Z8 Director and Josh Brewer, CEO of Lifelight about the 2026 programs.

from their website: Lifelight.org

Why Gen Z?

Generation Z is on track to become the largest living generation in American history. While often labeled as a “post-Christian” generation, we see them differently. They are world ...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Erin Nosal, Community Outreach Coordinator for the Community Action For Veterans.

from AI:

Community Action for Veterans (CAV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, dedicated to building communities of care for veterans and military families.  CAV focuses on addressing unique challenges faced by veterans through programs ...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Canaries General Manager Duell Higbe and Ali Linder, Director of Marketing and Games Experience.

From Brave AI:

Sioux Falls Canaries

The Sioux Falls Canaries are a professional baseball team based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, competing in the American Association.  They play their home games at The Birdcage, a historic stadium located a...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Doug Johnson of Huset's Speedway.

from Brave AI:

Doug Johnson, the General Manager of Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, has played a central role in transforming the historic track into a premier racing destination since its reopening in 2020 under new ownership by Tod Quiring.  Johnson, previously with Jackson Motorplex in Minnesot...