South Dakota’s US Rep Kristi Noem spent some time this week talking with us about what she heard from South Dakotans while traveling around the state on her holiday recess. We talk debt, deficits, and what she believes can turn our fiscal situation around in Washington. Also – she looks back on her first year in the house and gives us some of her highs and lows. And the congresswoman explains what she sees as being at stake in the coming year in DC. Our full interview is below in two parts…
Hear part 1 of our chat below…
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Photo Credit – Noem Facebook Page
Mayor Mike Huether of Sioux Falls kindly joins us and details what he sees as the highest and lowest moments for the city and himself in the past year. We discuss the events center special vote and the political capital he put on the line with the outcome uncertain.
The mayor explains what he looks forward to in the new year and, as the city continues to boom, what sort of place he wants Sioux Falls to be as we grow.
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The Life 96.5 staff had the chance to help out at the Children’s Inn gift wrapping booth in the Macy’s wing of the Empire Mall on Thursday…
This week we hunkered down & had a photo session to get Dave & Lauren on camera so we could share their happy faces with you on the web and elsewhere. We grabbed some of the more… whimsical shots and thought you just might get a laugh or two from the viewing!
Mr. Matthew West joins us to chat about the upcoming GMC movie ‘The Heart of Christmas’ that features his new song. He explains why his acting career might not be about to explode into legend. You might also notice that’s the title of the Christmas tour he and Mandisa are bringing to Sioux Falls on December 1st! He tells us why he’s excited for his upcoming show here on the 1st although he’s not sure if he’s completely prepared for the level of cold. All this and much more in our full chat – which you can listen to via the play button below…
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Mandisa joined us this afternoon and let us know that Sioux Falls will be her and Matthew West’s first stop on their Heart of Christmas tour! I ask if that’s good or bad for the audience and you can hear her answer below! Also discussed are her choice to do music about her faith following her rise to stardom on American Idol and her ability to procrastinate! Listen to our full chat by clicking play below…
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Recently I had the chance to experience some of my favorite food creations of all time! Krispy Kreme doughnuts. It’s difficult to adequately express the joy this brought me. Just look at these guys and tell me you’re not suddenly hungry…
That happy experience was made possible by the folks over at Trinity Baptist Church. They’re selling boxes of the legendary doughnuts to raise funds for their upcoming missions trip to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Here’s the kicker – there’s going to be another round of doughnut deliveries on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18th and they would love to hook you up with a box of Krispy Kreme’s. Here’s what you need to know!…
Fresh Krispy Kreme Donuts delivered to Sioux Falls on Friday, November 18!
Original glazed donuts are $8.00/dozen.
Chocolate glazed donuts are $9.00/dozen.
Pre-orders MUST be received by Wednesday, November 16 at 12pm!
To order e-mail Melissa Hiatt or call the Trinity office at 334-4268.
Krispy Kreme will deliver to Sioux Falls on Friday, November 16. Donuts will be available for pick up at Trinity on Friday between 7:00am – 12:00pm.
The proceeds from this fundraiser will help fund a Trinity missions trip to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. To find out more about what they’ll be doing while in Brazil, check out the Chain of Love Orphanage.
Breanna the Superfan takes us on the road with Matthew West as he sets out on tour and releases his first full length holiday album.
She also tells us of Mandisa’s effort to get ‘Stronger’ on the finale of the Biggest Loser.
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Congresswoman Noem of South Dakota chats about her bill concerning farm dust regulations and push back from the EPA and the other side of the aisle. She also talks super committee and possible huge cuts to defense and other programs. She also shares about her hope for the future and the role her faith plays in giving her that outlook.
Image credit – Noem Facebook page
Registration for volunteers for the annual Rake the Town event in Sioux Falls has begun and will continue through October 18. Homeowners who are not physically able to rake their lawns or financially unable to hire someone to help can register now through Oct. 12.
The event takes place on Oct. 28 and 29, when volunteers will rake yards for senior homeowners in neighborhoods in Sioux Falls. Last year, more than 850 volunteers raked 231 yards for the elderly and disabled..
Sponsors of the event will provide leaf bags, water and gloves for the volunteers. Volunteers are asked to bring rakes and haul the bags to drop-off sites.
For information and to register as a volunteer or to have raking done, visit here online or call 605-333-3317.
