Jon Michaels' Forum

The USS South Dakota (BB-57) was one of the most famous American battleships of World War II. Named after the state of South Dakota, she served with distinction in the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet and participated in some of the most important naval battles against Japan. She became a source of great pride for the people of South Dakota and a lasting symbol of the state's contribution to America's mi...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks to Bill Zortman about his 60 years in broadcasting. From Chat GPT Biography Bill Zortman built a broadcasting career spanning more than 60 years in radio, television and newspaper journalism. Here are some highlights of his life and career: Early life: Grew up on a sheep farm near Onawa, Iowa. Education: Attended the University of Iowa, study...

Best of Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bill Nelson of Minneapolis, MN, about his work about prostitution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kory Van Sickle — Presided of SDRRMA. The South Dakota Rock & Rollers Music Association is a nonprofit organization based in Sioux Falls that celebrates the history of rock and roll music in South Dakota. It honors the musicians, bands, radio personalities, recording studios, music venues, and other people who helped shape the...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Paul Horsted about his new book South Dakota Yesterday & Today. From Chat GPT: . Paul Horsted has a significant Sioux Falls connection , especially early in his photography career: He grew up in Brandon, South Dakota , near Sioux Falls. While still in high school, he began photographing assignments for the Sioux Falls Argus Leader ....

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Sioux Falls Police Chief Jon Thum and Minnehaha County Sheriff Mike Milstead about everything you need to know about Flock cameras,  Sharp Shooters at Levitt Falls concerts, curfews at the Sioux Empire Fair and more. from AI:: Sioux Falls Flock cameras The Sioux Falls Police Department partnered with Flock Safety to deploy ALPR came...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Frank Kloucek about his candidacy for Public Utilities Commissioner. from Chat GPT Frank J. Kloucek is a South Dakota farmer and former Democratic state legislator from the Scotland area. He served 22 years in the South Dakota Legislature — 16 years in the Senate and 6 years in the House . A 2025 South Dakota legislative commemorat...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Alexis Crowley, Marketing Specialist at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. from gpt 2026 Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Bark in the Park event: October 10, 2026, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM . It includes a 3K walk and 5K run for people and their four-legged companions. Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is an open-admission animal shelter and...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Mick Nesseim, Bill McGinnis and "Hawk" Mayer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Post about the POW/MIA ceremony in Sioux Falls. National POW/MIA Recognition Day 2026 is Friday, September 18 . It is observed nationally on the third Friday of September. The Sioux Falls Ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1021 W. Bailey Street,...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with new sports announcer Sy Ewoniuk from Aberdeen, SD.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Josh Brewer, CEO of Lifelight about their festivals in Cuba, Africa, Rapid City and Sept. 6 in Downtown Sioux Falls ChatGPT:  LifeLight is a Christian nonprofit ministry and music-festival organization based in South Dakota. Its main purpose is to use Christian music, worship, and community events to share the message of Jesus Chris...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Kelly Schelling, Office Manager, and Tim Wendt, Chaplain at Kingdom Boundaries prison aftercare. from chat gpt: Kingdom Boundaries Prison Aftercare Ministry is located at 417 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104 and can be reached at 605-201-8493 . What they provide Transitional housing after release from prison Help with employment and...

Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Neliesha Daws, Supervising Librarian (Birth to 5 yrs.) and Leah Tanis, Supervising Librarian on Kindergarten to 5th grade. from Chat GPT: Siouxland Libraries serves Sioux Falls and most of Minnehaha County through 13 branch locations , all sharing one catalog and library card. You can borrow or return materials at any branch and request...

Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Becky Rasmussen, President and CEO, and Jessie McPherson, Outreach Coordinator of Call To Freedom. From Chat GPT: Call to Freedom is a  501(c)(3) nonprofit organization  based in  Sioux Falls, South Dakota , dedicated to serving victims of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation through holistic, survivor...

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 assis...

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. Profile Lifelong Sioux Falls resident with a strong interest in the history of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, an...

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...

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...

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 in...

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 information indicates that he: Has been associated with local business...

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 Shr...

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 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 Phone: (605) 277-8094 Operated by the South Dakota Dep...

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 year calling...

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 locally for: Supporting immigrant and...