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Jason Young is a PGA Golf Professional at Red Rock in Rapid City and was inducted into the SDGA Hall of Fame last weekend. We dive into his career as a Pro, teaching and mentoring students and what you can do to get better. We also talk about PGA Hope which is helping our Veterans deal with stress and angst by playing golf. Jason's interview starts around the 17:00 minute mark. Prior to the interview, we talk about the huge headline surrounding LIV golf and its potential termination. 

This week on Teen Talk, Cortana Mancuso interviews Jenny Hodges about TF Riggs Highschool's upcoming musical: Death Takes a Holiday.

Shiloh, Tennessee would be the site of onw the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. 

In this week's episode of Teen Talk, host Cortana Mancuso speaks with Jason Garrett. Jason is a freshman at Riggs and a talented young musician who participates in many ensembles, including a rock band that performed during a recent talent show hosted by the Riggs chapter of Tri-M. He talks about his experience with music and his life as a high schooler.

April 13-17, 2026, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota and Minnesota. Kelly Serr is the Warning Coordination Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in South Dakota. In this episode, she encourages people to think about personal safety plans and to prepare for any situation, regardless of if they are at school, work, outdoors or on the road.   Each day during Severe Weather Preparedness Week has a specific theme to encourage people to focus their preparation and planning efforts. This year's themes are: Monday: Weather Alerts and Warnings Tuesday: Severe Storms Wind, Hail and Lightning Wednesday: Flash Floods Thursday: Tornado Friday: Extreme Heat and Wildfire All topics: Additional safety information

The iconic words by Virginian Patrick Henry resonate more than 250 years after America declared its independence.

Gavin Colson is a State Champion golfer who was just 1 of 50 US players selected to compete overseas in a tournament in Australia. We dive in and discuss how he got selected, what the tournament will look like and how you can help. To remain an amateur, Gavin will rely on community support to help fund his trip across the pond! You can go to www.coast2coastinternationalathletics.com to help! We also talk about other aspects of the game including PGA Hope, preparation, the mental game and how younger players can get better. Gavin and Randy interview- 11:00 min. mark

We are just days away from what promises to be an electric Final Four with UCONN, Arizona, Michigan and Illinois. Of course, we HAVE to talk about how Duke just fumbled away their shot at a championship in the Elite Eight and touch on other games from last weekend before looking ahead to Saturday. We also talk about Tiger Woods, his DUI and his statement released this week. All that and more on this episode, so if you love talking sports, this is the show for you! Come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk is back this week for Episode 26 with your host, Matthew Givone. This week, with winter sports completely wrapped up, Matt looked ahead to the spring sports and even football season next year as well as talking some basketball and baseball. If you're a sports fan, you are not going to want to miss this season finale of Tiger Talk, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

Join Cortana Mancuso in this week's episode of Teen Talk as she talks with award-winning writer/director and T.F. Riggs alum, Andrew Kightlinger!

Nathan Hale served in America's first spy ring and paid the ultimate price.

Charlie Goodnight was many things; lawman, cattle hand and eventually cattle baron.

Stanley County Boys Basketball made it back to the State Tournament for the first time since 1997 led by their two captains, Eddie Duffy and Paxton Deal. Before the interview, an important announcement regarding Stanley County athletics. In the interview, we talk to Eddie and Paxton about their historic regular season run to State, their teammates, the community that supported them the entire way and more. We also talk about the NCAA tournament and what's to come for both of these guys. Enjoy this episode of Players Perspective, sponsored by Avera!

In this week's episode of Teen Talk, host Cortana Mancuso talks to T.F. Riggs Freshman Madison Murphy about the upcoming Spring softball season.

The Sweet 16 has arrived! We look back at the bracket as a whole, recapping all of the important games that have gotten us to this point. Some upsets, mostly chalk, but an unbelievable tournament nonetheless. We also preview Thursday and Friday's incredible slate of games on this episode of Cowart's Corner. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

The Morrill Fire in western Nebraska started on March 12, 2026,-- less than 20 miles away from the Strategy Bison ranch, which is located near Ellsworth, Nebraska, in the panhandle part of the state. The ranch is owned by Dave and Liz Schroth and their six kids. In this episode, Dave talks about what it was like having the fire so close to their operation, the response from fire crews that came from all over to help contain the massive blaze, what his friends and neighbors who had property and livestock losses from the fire are doing to try to inventory what they have left and what comes next for an area where the people, the animals and the land will all be healing for decades.   The Nebraska Cattlemen organization has established a Disaster Relief Fund. Those who would like to donate, may: go to www.nebraskacattlemen.org/disaster-relief-fund call the Nebraska Cattlemen office at 402-475-2333 email disasterrelief@necattlemen.org The Nebraska Cattlemen will distribute 100% of the dollars donated to producers who experienced property loss or damage in areas where a fire was reported through the Nebraska Emergency Management Association (NEMA) Watch Center. As of March 23, 2026, applications are being accepted and membership in Nebraska Cattlemen organization is NOT required to receive donated funds. The application period is open until further notice. The dollars will be distributed after the application period closes, at a date yet to be determined.

Regenerative Agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and natural vitality for the productivity and prosperity of American agriculture and communities. In December 2025, USDA launched the NRCS Regenerative Pilot Program, a farmer first, outcomes-based approach to conservation designed to return the agency to its core mission – helping people help the land. During the Feb. 2026 Commodity Classic Convention, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Aubrey Bettencourt joined U.S. Ag Secretary Secretary Brooke Rollins and Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce in talking about some of the agency's newer initiatives. In this episode, hear Bettencourt share some details of the new Regenerative Pilot Program. NRCS is investing $700 million to specifically support regenerative agriculture, including: $400 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); and $300 million through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

Tiger Talk is back this week for Episode 25 with your host, Matthew Givone. This week, with the NCAA tournament getting started, Matt did a complete breakdown of the four regional brackets for the men's tournament and touched on some of the favorites in the women's bracket. If you're a college basketball fan, you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, is brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

In this week's episode Cortana Mancuso talks to Nielah Blackbird about govs basketball sideline cheer

WE. SLEEP. IN. MAY! The NCAA Men's & Women's Tournaments are here and so are the Boys State Tournaments across South Dakota. We fill you in on the first day of games from Class A & B State Tournaments coming up tomorrow and talk a little about the matchups ahead. We also take a brief look at this year's bracket and talk teams that could make it to the Final Four. We also quickly recap the World Baseball Classic Championship from last night on this episode of Cowart's Corner. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

From rudimentary sign language to studying acoustics to inventing a device many of us take for granted, Alexander Graham Bell pioneered technology that sits in many peoples pockets.

BONUS SHOW! We said we were going to take a slight break to get through basketball season, but forget that, we sleep in May! We start the show talking about Team USA's debacle in the WBC. We talk about Bam Adebayo's "historic" 83-point game. Talk a little NHL, then dive into the fun stuff which is South Dakota postseason basketball. Stanley County punches ticket to state for first time since 1997- 33:00 minutes in Sully Buttes, Lyman & Cheyenne-Eagle Buttes big wins- 44:00 minutes in Lyman Raider Girls at State and the STACKED Class B Bracket- 55:00 minutes in If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

"On this week's episode of Teen Talk, host Cortana Mancuso talks to Beau Forgey. Beau is a sophomore from Onida, South Dakota, heavily involved in his school's fine arts program. In this episode, they discuss his passion for the fine arts."

Delegates to National Famers Union's 124th Anniversary Convention unanimously re-elected Aberdeen, South Dakota, area farmer Jeff Kippley as the organization's Vice President. In this episode, Kippley shares what it's like balancing his family farm with the duties of being the NFU VP and mentions some of the top issues their members are talking about this year.   Kippley and his family raise cattle, corn and soybeans and operate a tax business serving family farmers in their community. This will be his third, two-year term. “Being trusted by our family farmers and ranchers to advocate for them in Washington and across the country is one of the greatest honors of my career,” said Kippley. “We have important work ahead, and I look forward to partnering with President Larew once again to get it done.”  

International Harvester isn't just a catchy country song but was a revolutionary step forward in grain harvesting.

On this episode we are joined by SD State Champion wrestler Alex Oedekoven, his teammate and Rodeo star Walker West. Following them, Stanley County multi-sport athlete Landon Bame. Before the interviews, we start the show talking some SD High School Postseason hoops coming up this week, the first interview with Oedekoven and West begins at 13:45, followed by Landon Bame at 58:00. Join us on Players Perspective, sponsored by Avera!

Tiger Talk is back this week for Episode 24 with your host, Matthew Givone. The girls' basketball playoffs roll on this week, the boys' basketball playoffs are getting started, and the state wrestling championships have come and gone. It's an exciting time of year, and this week Matthew Givone was joined in the studio by Luke Olson to recap the exciting weekend of wrestling and Shooter Frederick to talk some basketball as the playoffs get started. If you're a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan, you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, is brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

This week, Cortana talks about the Fine Arts Festival at the High School with Gage Ruhlman, Band Instructor at T.F. Riggs High School.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is beginning a broad modernization effort to unify the systems used by USDA's Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Risk Management Agency. The goal of “One Farmer, One File” is to create a single, streamlined record that follows the farmer— no matter which USDA agency they are working with-- thus reducing the administrative burden for farmers. In this episode, hear what Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the crowd at the Feb. 2026 Commodity Classic Convention when she revealed the new initiative.

During National FFA Week Feb. 21-28, 2026, members of the Gettysburg FFA Chapter were busy talking about the organization to grade school students, hosting activities and sharing their personal connections with agriculture and FFA. In this episode, hear from chapter officers Reporter Emma Baier (junior), Sentinel Bradly Vasquez (sophomore), President Bobbi Eide (senior) and Vice President Trace Genzler (senior).

What started as a marketing ploy for jewelry turned into world-renowned model train company. 

Tiger Talk is back this week for Episode 23 with your host, Matthew Givone. It's finally playoff time for high school basketball in South Dakota, and this week Matthew Givone was joined on the phone by Marley Guthmiller & Pacey Konold, two different players from Ipswich High School and Mobridge-Pollock High School, as they discuss their teams' seasons and the regional playoffs. If you're a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan, you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

This week on Teen Talk, Cortana dives into more the fine arts at Riggs High School including the middle school play coming up which is Sound of Music. Her guests this week are Director Audra Cardlwell and Co-Director Haley Hobby. Cortana will be looking at all things going on in the hallways at high schools around central South Dakota on Teen Talk!

John Hayes went from Texas Ranger catching outlaws across the Wild West to the first elected Sheriff of San Francisco.

On this episode we recap the Daytona 500 and some NFL news in the first 22 minutes of the show. Then we dive into the Men's & Women's hockey dominance at the Olympics along with some Curling Controversy from our neighbors up north. We also dive into what a fun college basketball season this has been and how great the NCAA Tournament is about to be. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk is back this week for episode 22 with your host, Matthew Givone. With the high school basketball regular season winding down, it's time to start thinking about the playoffs, and this week Matthew Givone was joined on the phone by Justin Cowart, the Sports Director of Dakota Radio Group, to talk about this basketball season and the upcoming playoffs. If you're a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan, you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

Welcome to the very first episode of Teen Talk with your host, T.F. Riggs High School freshman Cortana Mancuso. Teen Talk is dedicated to highlighting the Fine Arts, fundraisers, and fun things happening inside the halls of high schools around central South Dakota. On Teen Talk, we talk to students, post-grads, teachers and more about their high school experiences, what they enjoyed, what they would do differently and how to navigate all that comes with it. On this pilot episode, we chat with Matt Mancuso who gives his perspective on his learned life experience. Welcome to Teen Talk!

On this episode we talk to Darren Boyle, who has been covering SD High School Basketball since 1992! We dive into each classification on both the girls and boys side, look at the top teams in the state who have been playing lights out this season. We also look at some of the dark horses in each class that could make some noise this postseason. We cover it from A-Z on this episode of Players Perspective!

Awareness about treatment options for depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns is increasing across Rural America, but awareness about the options to treat brain health issues such as concussions, brain fog, dementia or Alzheimer's Disease aren't as prevalent. Tiffany Hoeft is a speech-language pathologist, board certified neurofeedback specialist, certified brain injury specialist and owner of Minds Matter in Aberdeen. In this episode, she talks with DRG Media Group, Pierre, News and Farm Director Jody Heemstra about being able to prevent damage caused by dementia if you start early enough. Hoeft received the “Healthy Rising Star Award” from South Dakota First Lady Sandy Rhoden during an awards luncheon in January 2026. You can find more information about the work done by Tiffany Hoeft and her team by calling 605-725-2828 or going to www.mindsmatter.life.

They may frustrate us, we teach children when they're young but it took the Navy to make zippers catch on. 

Tiger Talk is back this week for episode 21 with your host Matthew Givone. With the warm weather we've had the past few weeks, a lot of people are starting to think about the Rodeo, and this week Matthew Givone sat down with Easton Eisemann to talk about his experience at the Wrangler SD High School Rodeo Showcase. If you're a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!

The Women's Ag Network (WAN) is a statewide program dedicated to connecting, elevating, and supporting women in agriculture, conservation, and related fields across South Dakota. In this episode, WAN Founder Rebecca Blue shares more about how the program helps women grow their network and some upcoming Hub Launch events being held around the state.

The Seahawks are Super Bowl Champions. We break down every aspect of the game, the play from both teams leading up, the dominant play up front from the Seahawks, the halftime show, the whole breakdown of the game and more. At the 40~ minute mark we talk about the thrilling finish to the Waste Management Open and some of the WORST fans of all time. at the 51~ minute mark we breakdown the horrendous arrest of Falcons edge-rusher James Pearce Jr. Then we look ahead to USA Hockey in the Olympics. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

It took Thomas Jefferson more than two weeks to craft the Declaration of Independence but the words still resound almost 250 years later.

The U.S. is heavily dependent on Canada for potash and China and Mexico for fertilizers. Building a nitrogen fertilizer production facility is capital-intensive, sometimes costing as much as $5-billion. Development of a potash or phosphate mine is expensive and can take up to a decade to complete. In this episode, chief economist at The Fertilizer Institute Veronica Nigh talks about the affect tariffs and political tensions had on global fertilizer supplies in 2025.

The big game is officially upon us! The Seahawks and Patriots will battle for the Lombardi on Sunday and we cover all aspects. To start the show, we talk about the NFL's 2026 international schedule. After that, we talk all the fun (and crazy) prop bets until about the 30-minute mark. We close by talking about the game itself, what former Pierre Governor Grey Zabel has done so well, and how both teams can come away with the trophy. If you love talking sports, this is the show for you! So come on into Cowart's Corner!

Tiger Talk is back this week for episode 20 with your host Matthew Givone. With the winter sports season rolling on Matthew sat down with Wyatt Ziegler, Kalib Keller, and Dora Bonen, three members of the Mobridge-Pollock wrestling team, to talk about the season, and get an in depth look into how they compete. If you're a Mobridge-Pollock high school fan or a South Dakota high school sports fan you are not going to want to miss it. Tiger Talk, Live every Wednesday at 7 P.M. on Star 99, brought to you by Dacotah Bank!  

He wasn't just a founding farther or the country's first president, George Washington also had the nickmane "Bullet-proof George.

Neil Diamond's Coming to America isn't just a classic song; it's autobiographical.

On this episode of Players Perspective we are joined by three Oahe Capital seniors on both boys and girls varsity teams ahead of their Pink the Rink event coming February 7th. On this show we talk with Ayden Behm, Dylan Dodson and Bridger Babcock from the boys varsity team. From the girls team we have Addison Hunsley, Emily Nemec and Micah Buffalo. Pink the Rink Day is this Saturday, February 7th with games starting at 8 AM all the way up to 8 PM!

Sorghum is an ancient grain, a nutritional powerhouse and a great source of protein. It's one of the top five cereal crops grown in the world, yet many people know little or nothing about it. The Sorghum Checkoff is working on changing that. In this episode, Sorghum Checkoff Executive Director Norma Ritz Johnson talks about the versatility of the crop in the field and as a food.