Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels talks with Mike Hendriksen about his sports history and Journey Through Life books and his new publication on South Dakota music stories,

From Amazon.com books:

Everyone's path through their time on earth is different. Their talent. Their decisions. Their successes. Their failures. Their joys. Their sorrows. Everyone has encountered situations that are unique to them. They have lived stories that only they can tell. "Genuine Journeys of Life is a compilation of those tales. Real people sharing their unique narrative. Hilarious, heartbreaking, and everything in between. Genuine slices of life told by the people who experienced them.

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Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Eric "Pineapple" Weber, Chief Executive Officer of the Union Gospel Mission in Sioux Falls.

from their website:

Who We Are

Union Gospel Mission is a nonprofit emergency shelter dedicated to providing essential services to the homeless, needy, and marginalized people of the Sioux Falls community.

UGM is a beacon of light for those lost in the dark – offering food, shelter, clothing, resources, and spiritual guidance to help people find health, healing, and hope as they work to reclaim their independence. The Mission’s work is holistic and rooted in Christian values. We seek to demonstrate God’s love as we help people claim the promise of John 10:10…

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” – Jesus

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Bethany Olson of the Sioux Falls Children's Miracle Network about the Radiothon on KELO-FM and KTWB-FM this Thursday and Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM (Dec. 5 & 6).

from their website:

Impact

• Funds raised from the Radiothon support life-saving medical equipment, vital health services, and programs for kids and infants at Sanford Children’s Hospital.
• 100% of the funds raised stay in Sioux Falls, benefiting children in the local community.
• The event highlights the significant impact of Sanford Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network on the lives of children, sharing touching stories of miracle families and the care teams who support them.

Partnerships

• Midwest Communications, a local radio group, leads the event, with on-air personalities from KTWB and KELO-FM participating in the broadcasts.
• Sanford Health Foundation and Sanford Children’s Hospital are key partners in the event, with senior development officer Bethany Olson expressing gratitude for the community’s support.

Overall, the Children’s Miracle Network Sioux Falls Radiothon is a successful annual event that makes a significant difference in the lives of children and families in the local community.

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Public Affairs Director, Jon Michaels (since 1977), talks to Bob Kolbe about his clock business celebrating 50 years. Also about his history collection of post cards of South Dakota. And then there is his archaeological digs in out houses. And don't forget his long run as Minnehaha County Commissioner.

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Public Affairs Director Jon Michaels (since 1977) talks with Natasha Letcher, Development Director, and Major Geffory Crowell of the Salvation Army in Sioux Falls about their annual fundraising for families and children in need.

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This year's goal is over $350,000 https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/

from their website: https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/siouxfalls

Experts agree that there is no single root cause of all poverty.

Rather, a variety of factors, including hunger, addiction, homelessness, mental illness, unemployment, lack of education, abuse, human trafficking, discrimination and social inequality, can lead to poverty and contribute to its continuation. That's why The Salvation Army offers both short- and long-term assistance and solutions that address the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of individuals and families in order to alleviate the immediate effects of poverty and address the root issues that cause it.

Pathway of Hope

We strive to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through the Pathway of Hope initiative, offering strengths-based casework to families with children 18 years of age and younger. Services provided include financial counseling and planning, job training and referrals, assistance with housing, and spiritual support. Pathway of Hope works with people where they are, offering practical guidance to help families overcome obstacles and achieve their big-picture goals, one step at a time.

Material assistance

Often it's the smallest things that make the biggest difference: a fan to bring cool relief on a hot day, help paying the electric bill so there's enough money for groceries, or a backpack filled with school supplies so a child is prepared for school. Our material assistance programs provide groceries, clothing and household items, assistance paying for prescription medications and utilities, fans, backpacks and school supplies, and Christmas meal assistance.

Food

Chances are, you know someone who is struggling to put food on the table. Thousands of adults and children in Nebraska, South Dakota and western Iowa are food insecure and don't know where to find their next meal. We address this critical problem by offering multiple food services, including food pantries, lunch and dinnertime community meals, mobile food distribution, and summer lunch programs for school-age children.

Housing

As the saying goes, there's no place like home, but sadly, thousands of displaced families, older adults and veterans in our three-state region are not able to enjoy that basic need. We help those without a home climb out of poverty through permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and emergency shelter, ensuring that adults and children have a safe place to live, grow and thrive.

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From the South Dakota Battleship Memorial:

Historic World War II Impact

Because of the World War II exploits against the Japanese in the South Pacific, this mighty battleship became a legend before she was a year old. She caught the fancy of the American people when her heroics were reported in newspapers under the titles of “Battleship X” and “Old Nameless”. “Old Incredible” would be an equally appropriate name for her.

Life aboard the South Dakota was filled with moments of terror followed by days of restless uncertainty. The men who called the South Dakota their home knew she could take a beating and still get them back to port. They also recognized that their captains were experienced sailors who knew how to handle the mammoth ship through the fiercest of battles and how to weather the mightiest of storms.

Most warships are built for an active career of 20 or 30 years. The USS South Dakota was in commission less than five. In that short lifetime she covered herself with more honors and glory than most ships realize in much longer periods of service. She truly was a legend before she was a year old

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