KKLS-FM (Sioux Falls, SD)

KKLS-FM, also known as "Hot 104.7," broadcasts on 104.7 FM and features a Top 40 (CHR) music format. This station caters to the Sioux Falls, South Dakota region. KKLS faces competition from 99.7 KKCK, located in Marshall, MN. Originally part of Southern Minnesota Broadcasting, KKLS and its sister stations changed hands in 2003 when they were acquired by Cumulus Media, and then again in 2012 when they were sold to Townsquare Media.

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#176764

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How Often Does Sioux Falls Hit 100 Degrees? The Answer Might Surprise You

1 week ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

One of the deals we make with Mother Nature by living in Sioux Falls is that we'll endure the cold and the snow of a northern plains winter, and in exchange, we get mild summer. We don't suffer as much from summer humidity as our southern neighbours in Nebraska. Sure, the corn sweat can make us plenty sticky come August. But, spend a July day in Omaha and you will recognize how not-gross we have it here.
‘Lallycooler’ The Surprising History Behind the Festival Name

1 week ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

When I first heard about the Lallycooler Music Festival, I was excited. Two days of live music under the South Dakota summer sky out at Bear in Sioux Falls? Yes please. Then, when they announced the line-up, I got REALLY excited! It's going to be incredible seeing Pitbull, TLC, Sam Hunt, Uncle Kracker, and the whole lineup live in Sioux Falls.
Fry Fanatics Rejoice! Your Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best French Fries in Sioux Falls

2 weeks ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

In school, we learned about the four food groups. I remember the Fruits and Vegetables group, the Grains group, the Meat group (or as it's called nowadays: Protein), and finally, Dairy. If you eat stuff from those four groups, you'll be getting everything a growing kid needs. Technically, potatoes would fall in the Fruits and Vegetables group. And I would classify them as such, most of the time.
Shoppers Rejoice! New Stores Coming to Empire Mall Sioux Falls This Summer and Fall

2 weeks ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

The Empire Mall continues to offer Sioux Falls lots of shopping opportunities. The mall family will add four new stores later this year, and a local favorite is expanding. The Empire Mall announced that the space across from Lencrafters, near the door in the food court, will be the new home of Carhartt. The store will bring its signature rugged workwear and outdoor style to Sioux Falls. Plans are for the store to open this fall.
10 Exotic Animals You Can Keep As a Pet in South Dakota

3 weeks ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

South Dakota's exotic animal laws are pretty lax and that's putting it mildly. Maybe you're a big USD fan and want a pet coyote? Or, perhaps, you've got a bad termite problem and could use a friendly anteater in your life? Check out this list of ten terribly unpractical animals you can legally keep as a pet in the Mount Rushmore State. In order to own a non-domestic cat or dog, bear, rhino, elephant, primate, non-domestic ferret, and some other animals you will need to obtain a permit.
Time To Rebuild South Dakota Church After Fire & Storm Damage

1 month ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

A South Dakota church is looking towards the future after a lightning strike damaged the worship site. Hosanna Lutheran Church in Watertown, South Dakota, is starting to rebuild its church. With the help of the community, anything is possible for this small town South Dakota church. The Table Ministry (via Facebook)Our news partners at Dakota News Now recently spoke with the Hosanna Lutheran Church community about the damage and their resilience.
South Dakota Police Need Your Help Finding Missing Teenager

1 month ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

A Sioux Falls family and South Dakota officials need your help finding their missing teenage daughter. She's been missing for almost a month. 13-year-old Miracle Red Cloud from Sioux Falls has been missing since Thursday, May 8th. Officials with the Sioux Falls Police Department are asking for your help in the hopes of bringing Miracle Red Cloud home. READ MORE: Missing South Dakota Girl Found?
Get Your First Look at Minnesota’s Newest Falcon Chicks [VIDEO]

1 month ago | hot1047.com | Stephen Lenz

After weeks of waiting, four adorable falcon chicks have made their first appearance in Minnesota. The Peregrine falcon babies have been spotted on a Department of Natural Resources FalconCam, which is providing a live feed from a nest box in downtown St. Paul. The eggs were laid sometime between March 31 and April 9 by a 12-year-old female, who, according to the Midwest Peregrine Society, fledged from St. Cloud and has nested in this box since 2016.
Adorable Sioux Falls Penguins Return Outside at Great Plains Zoo

1 month ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

It's been a long time coming for staff at the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Butterfly House & Aquarium. One of the beloved colonies at the zoo is finally back outside!To keep the Humboldt penguins safe from avian influenza (otherwise known as bird flu), staff at the Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Butterfly House & Aquarium kept the penguins inside their enclosure for an extended period of time.
Sioux Falls Welcomes Lallycooler Music Festival With Pitbull And Sam Hunt

1 month ago | hot1047.com | Ben Kuhns

The summer of 2025 will see the debut of a new outdoor music festival in Sioux Falls, South Dakota - the Lallycooler Music Festival. For two days the Lallycooler Music Festival Presented by Marketbeat will feature artists from across the musical spectrum. At the beginning of February, we learned that Mr. Worldwide himself, Pitbull, will be headlining the festival along with country artist Sam Hunt.