Summer is a big deal for chislic lovers in the Sioux Empire. The annual South Dakota Chislic Fest is on Saturday, July 27th in Freeman. This is a huge celebration for the state's nosh and for the Freeman community. This year is all about the volunteers who help make the South Dakota Chislic Fest possible. BINGO is back, the Menno fire department will be hanging out at the beer tent, and 200-300 volunteers will be helping you have fun throughout the day! This festival is all thanks to the awesome volunteers! More information on this year's festival can be found at sdchislicfestivial.com

Call to Freedom is at the forefront of helping victims of sex and labor trafficking navigate a new path. The hope is through education, others can help those who are being trafficked in our area and state. CEO and Founder of Call to Freedom Becky Rasmussen joins us in the studio to tell us more about the organization and how others can get involved. Visit calltofreedom.org or call 605-261-1881 to learn more.

If you're looking for an event that embraces culture, music, art, and food, then there is a special event in Wagner happening on Sunday. June 9th. The 605 Unity JAM is all about bringing people and cultures together. It's a day of learning and understanding other heritages in the state of South Dakota. Dana Sanderson along with Wagner HS students Jennifer Barnet & Presley Slaba join the show to talk about the organization and the 605 Unity JAM on Sunday, June 11th. More details can be found on the 605 Unity JAM Facebook page.

Avel eCare is all about clinician-to-clinician telemedicine services. They serve millions of patients in rural and underserved communities. Their mission? “Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care. Avel’s experts collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine, to deliver high-quality care when and where it’s needed.” Mark Johnston joins the show to tell us more about the impact of Avel eCare. More information can be found at avelecare.com

There are all sorts of opportunities for people to explore their personal and professional lives in South Dakota. There’s something for everyone…and I mean everyone. Dakotabilities give the people they support a chance to thrive in our community. Now they are embarking on a new home project to give the people they support independence. Shelly Johnson. Joe Dvorak, and Heidi Loof from Dakotabilities join the show to tell us more. Any questions about Dakotabilities or volunteering opportunities can be found by visiting dakotabilities.org.

The music scene in Sioux Falls is fully alive, especially at Levitt at the Falls during the summer and beyond. The Levitt at the Falls announced its 2024 season, and it’s set to be one of the biggest years yet. You can always find more information about the Levitt at levittsiouxfalls.org.

There are all sorts of opportunities for people to explore their personal and professional lives in South Dakota. There’s something for everyone…and I mean everyone. Dakotabilities give the people they support a chance to thrive in our community. Now they are embarking on a new home project to give the people they support independence. Shelly Johnson. Joe Dvorak, and Heidi Loof from Dakotabilities join the show to tell us more. Any questions about Dakotabilities or volunteering opportunities can be found by visiting dakotabilities.org.

Young women from across the world have been calling Sioux Falls home since 2022 to follow their dreams of playing soccer. This sport is evolving for women in Sioux Falls, especially since the Sioux Falls City FC recently announced they will have a new professional team in 2025. Joining us in the studio to us more are Owner Emily Thomas and the new CEO of Sioux Falls City FC Sherri Meyers. Game Day tickets and information about Sioux Falls City FC can be found at siouxfallscityfc.com

We wouldn’t be who we are today without our health. But sometimes our “healthy decisions” don’t necessarily help our bodies. Some of these decisions include diets, new weight loss drugs, and cutting meals out of our day. In Sioux Falls, we’re pretty lucky to have amazing healthcare providers who help us live our best lives, especially for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Joining us over the phone to help unmask some diet trends and fads is Dr. Zoilo Lansang with Avera Medical Group. He specializes in Obesity Medicine. For further questions on weight loss and healthy habits, call 605-504-0400.

Hope Haven is one of the many non-profit organizations around the Sioux Empire. Brooke Kooima from Hope Haven sits in on the program to talk about the organization and how COVID-19 has affected them. For more information about Hope Haven and how to get involved, visit https://www.hopehaven.org/.

In Sioux Falls, we’re pretty lucky to have amazing performance venues to watch a variety of shows, like the Orpheum Theater. But the best shows in town are the ones produced by local talent. The Premiere Playhouse highlights Sioux Empire stars and puts their own twists on iconic shows. Their season is underway and they have lots of exciting shows in store for you. There's even a chance to volunteer with the company and Oliver Mayes joins the program to tell us more. For questions about shows, volunteering, or work opportunities, visit thepremiereplayhouse.com to learn more.