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Along with seeing displays and hearing presentations celebrating the history of International Harvester, attendees at the 2026 National Red Power Round Up in Huron, SD, can wander through areas filled with tractors, engines, trucks and equipment. Steve Masat is an event co-organizer and a member of South Dakota Red Power Chapter 21. In this episode, he talks with DRG Media Group News and Farm Dire...

One of America's most influential authors dropped out of school after the 5th grade but that didn't stop him from writing classics still read today.

Cortana Mancuso interviews Cooper Gloe on his experience at State Skeet and 5-Stand, along with buffalo hunting, paddlefish catching, and marching band leadership.

The Department of Agriculture is leading the coordinated response to combat New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. USDA’s response brings multiple federal, state and Tribal agencies together with industry and territorial partners. In this episode, hear South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Mendel Miller talk about the NWS fly and larvae, tell-tale signs an animal has the larvae and how curr...

In only 250 years Americans have have countless contributions across various fields of study including the International Space Station currently in orbit.

DRG Media Groups's Kevin Larsen talks with Wade Hayes who will be performing July 3, 2026, in Fort Pierre, South Dakota, as part of the Boots 'N' Roots festivities. 

Kim Ricardo is a Forage Field Specialist with SDSU Extension. In this episode, get to know a little bit about Ricardo and her desire to help South Dakota producers enhance the productivity and sustainability of their pastures and hay lands through practical, research-based guidance on forage production and management.   Ricardo can be reached at 605-773-8120 or Kimberly. Ricardo@sdstate.edu . Agri...

President Polk hoped to avoid war when the US annexed Texas but the war was inevitable. 

The South Dakota Specialty Producers Association (SDSPA) is holding “Small Farms, Big Ideas” tours June 10, July 15 and July 29, 2026. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Peggy Martin with Cedar Creek Gardens at Midland invites people to come along and explore agricultural innovation firsthand through these unique tour opportunities. Each tour has a pre-registration deadline so SDSPA has an a...

The telegraph influnced to American Civil War.

The 2026 Agricultural Women’s Day event being held June 10 in Onida, SD, provides an opportunity for women to get together with other women having similar interests and spend a day actively learning together. In this episode, one of the volunteer organizers, Dawn Nagel, tells us about the event, the speakers and more.   The registration fee for Agricultural Women’s Day in Onida is $20 to cover the...

Baseball season is about to OFFICIALLY be in full swing. Oahe Zap Opening Day is tonight (5/22) and the Legion Varsity open their season next Wednesday! Zap Manager Jamy Haberger joins the show to talk about the upcoming Zap season as they look to make another run to the Championship like they did a year ago. We talk returning players, new faces and all of the great things that are happening with...

This week on Teen Talk, Cortana talks to Lexington Bowers about his journey in hockey.

May is Beef Month, but the South Dakota Beef Industry Council has promotional efforts going on all year long. In this episode of Agriculture In-depth, Council Executive Director Jon Dilworth chats with DRG News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about the organization, a coloring contest, information on substituting different cuts of meat when cooking, a direct from producer local beef purchasing dir...

George Washington is said to be first in many things but how much do we really know about America's first president.

Farmers and ranchers around the United States use a variety of procedures as a way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in livestock production. In some cases, those infectious diseases have the potential to spread to humans. To help agricultural producers increase preparedness and maintain continuity of business during a disease response, staff at the National Farm Medicine Center, Marshf...

The NFL schedules are officially here... We are so close to football. We look at the international schedules, holiday schedules and break down the Vikings (and NFC North) schedules along with the biggest games of this upcoming season. We are thrilled to talk football. We also take a look at the leaderboard of the PGA Championship which is absolutely packed at the top. Gerrick Higgo's hilarious exc...

This week, our host Cortana Mancuso talks with her mom, Chandra, to celebrate Mother's Day.

While immortalized by Henry Longfellow, Paul Revere was one of more than 40 riders that warned "The British are coming!"

Cortana Mancuso talks to Darrien Lawrence about the boxing program and hero gym and his involvement in the fine arts.

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Republican District 24 House candidates on the ballot (L to R) are (2 year term): Mike...

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Republican District 24 Senate candidates on the ballot are (2 year term): Jim Mehlhaff...

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Fort Pierre Mayor candidates are Mayor Gloria Hanson and Fort Pierre city council memb...

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Fort Pierre City Council– Positions on the ballot are (2 year terms) (L to R): Ward 3–...

The Fort Pierre Chamber of Commerce hosted a candidate forum April 23, 2026, at the Community Youth Involved Center in Fort Pierre. FP Chamber Executive Director Shane Kramme emceed and the moderators were DRG Media Group News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra and Riverfront Broadcasting News Director Zach Nelson. Stanley County Commission– Positions on the ballot are (4 year terms) (L to R): Commis...