KCSD FM (Sioux Falls, SD)

KCSD (90.9 FM) is a radio station that is part of the National Public Radio network, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The station is owned by the South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications and is a member of the larger South Dakota Public Broadcasting network that serves the entire state.

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#309854

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#68566

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#1609

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Thune’s Rapid City visit draws over 100 protesting DC policy

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

It’s a silent day at a Rapid City shopping center, but it’s anything but normal. Well over 100 people donned in all black are protesting without saying a word. Protests are usually loud, rancorous events filled with chants and chatter. Wednesday’s, though, was completely silent, barring the occasional car honk. The Pennington County Republican Women’s group is holding a luncheon for Sen. John Thune. The press was not allowed in.
Nomination period open for 2025 Governor's Awards

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Krystal Miga

The state Department of Human Services is accepting nominations for the 2025 Governor's Awards. These awards honor individuals, employers, and organizations that go above and beyond to champion the employment of people with disabilities.
Dakota Conference explores settling & resettling the Great Plains

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh

On today's show... The city of Sioux Falls and South Dakota State University hosted the Big Sioux Stewardship Summit this week. The summit explored the state of the river and how to be a better steward for the environment. Travis Entenman, executive director of Friends of the Big Sioux River, offers a river health checkup (1:00 to 10:10). The 57th Annual Dakota Conference is next Thursday.
Sen. John Thune's role in the legislative branch

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh

On today's show... Bruce Blumer, co-founder of the Haiti Alive nonprofit, gives an update on his organization and on the devolving situation in Haiti. He also discusses a humanitarian immigration program that may end. It offered temporary legal status to Haitians who "did things the right way" (1:00 to 14:11). Our Dakota Political Junkies analyze how the national news approaches Leader John Thune.
Guns on campuses, increased tuition takeaways from legislative session

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

For many organizations, this legislative session brought feelings of insecurity and questions about the future as the state faced a major budget shortfall. The state’s colleges and universities now must implement mandates from lawmakers. Nathan Lukkes is the executive director of the Board of Regents. He acknowledged it was a challenging session.
In Their Own Words: 100 legislative session in South Dakota

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

This year marked 100 sessions of lawmaking in South Dakota state history. From meeting every other year, to the stress of modern politics, much has changed for the lawmakers. Hear one, Lt. Governor Tony Venhuizen, talk about what the mark means to him, in his own words.
'Giants in the Earth' endures as award-winning opera

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Lori Walsh |Ari Jungemann |Ellen Koester

On today's show... No one has heard the Pulitzer Prize-winning opera "Giants in the Earth" performed live. That's changing thanks to the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Delta David Gier previews the April 26 and 27 concerts bringing the literary classic to the stage. He says the piece breathes life into the sounds of America (1:00 to 26:51). Plus, readers of "Giants in the Earth" share their impressions.
Elliott shares optimism and priorities as he assumes BHSU presidency

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

A new president has been sworn in at Black Hills State University in Spearfish. In pomp and circumstance, the governor and lawmakers, much of the state education community, and the student body came to welcome the new face of the school. Steve Elliott formally took the reigns at BHSU at a special inauguration ceremony where he shared his priorities and optimism for the institution’s future.
Rounds discusses tariff, DOGE concerns at Rapid City luncheon

1 week ago | sdpb.org | C.j. Keene

For a small crowd, South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds held a wide-ranging conversation as he looks toward the next years and election. The Senator spoke to a small crowd affiliated with Americans for Prosperity, a conservative political group, at a Rapid City hotel Monday. While Rounds mainly targeted taxes, there was an palpable worry in questions surrounding the current tariff situation.
Jackley targets pharmacy ownership in letter to Congress

1 week ago | sdpb.org | Krystal Miga

Attorney General Marty Jackley is part of an effort to reform pharmacy ownership. He and 38 of his colleagues are demanding Congress ban pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies. Pharmacy benefit managers are third-party administrators of prescription drug programs for health plans. According to the attorneys general, the largest of these groups operate their own pharmacies and are part of major health care conglomerates.